. Identify 2–3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.

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The sign of an effective clinician is the ability to identify the criteria that distinguish the diagnosis from any other possibility (otherwise known as a differential diagnosis). An ambiguous clinical diagnosis can lead to a faulty course of treatment and hurt the client more than it helps. In this Assignment, using the DSM-5 and all of the skills you have acquired to date, you assess an actual case client named L who is presenting certain psychosocial problems (which would be diagnosed using Z codes).

 

To prepare: Use a differential” diagnosis process and analysis of the Mental Status Exam in “The Case of L” (ATTACHED) to determine if the case meets the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.

 

Submit a 5- to 7 page paper in which you:

  • 1. Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may need clinical attention).
  • 2. Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.
  • 3. Identify 2–3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.
  • 4. Identify the assessments you recommend to validate treatment. Explain the rationale behind choosing the assessment instruments to support, clarify, or track treatment progress for the diagnosis.
  • 5. Explain your recommendations for initial resources and treatment. Use scholarly resources to support your evidence-based treatment recommendations.
  • 6. Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.
  • 7. Identify client strengths, and explain how you would utilize strengths throughout treatment.
  • 8. Identify specific knowledge or skills you would need to obtain to effectively treat this client, and provide a plan on how you will do so.

Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.

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 The sign of an effective clinician is the ability to identify the criteria that distinguish the diagnosis from any other possibility (otherwise known as a differential diagnosis). An ambiguous clinical diagnosis can lead to a faulty course of treatment and hurt the client more than it helps. In this Assignment, using the DSM-5 and all of the skills you have acquired to date, you assess an actual case client named L who is presenting certain psychosocial problems (which would be diagnosed using Z codes).

 

To prepare: Use a differential” diagnosis process and analysis of the Mental Status Exam in “The Case of L” (ATTACHED) to determine if the case meets the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.

 

Submit a 5- to 7 page paper in which you:

  • 1. Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may need clinical attention).
  • 2. Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.
  • 3. Identify 2–3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.
  • 4. Identify the assessments you recommend to validate treatment. Explain the rationale behind choosing the assessment instruments to support, clarify, or track treatment progress for the diagnosis.
  • 5. Explain your recommendations for initial resources and treatment. Use scholarly resources to support your evidence-based treatment recommendations.
  • 6. Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.
  • 7. Identify client strengths, and explain how you would utilize strengths throughout treatment.
  • 8. Identify specific knowledge or skills you would need to obtain to effectively treat this client, and provide a plan on how you will do so.

Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology Testing

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Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology Testing

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week.

Create a PowerPoint presentation with 16 to 20 slides (not including the title and reference slides) entitled Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing.  Your presentation must provide 2 to 3 slides for each of the required  topics and include appropriate citations of your referenced sources.  Separate reference slides, which follow APA formatting guidelines for a  References page, must be included at the end of the presentation. You  must create your own template and organize your presentation in the  sequence provided. Do not use a font smaller than 20 pt. You are  encouraged to insert relevant figures and graphics. Make sure to  appropriately cite any images you use. If you include a table or figure  from a journal article, cite it according to APA guidelines. The notes  section of each slide must include the text for oral comments you would  make while presentating the materials to a live audience.

References must be cited according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. For assistance with creating a visually engaging and readable presentation, you may review Garr Reynolds’s tips for creating presentations (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

The presentation must cover each of the following topics in the order presented below.

The Ethical and Social Implications of Testing

  • Provide an overview and brief evaluation of the ethical and social implications of psychological assessment.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Describe the responsibilities of both test publishers and test users.

Testing Individuals Representing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

  • Analyze and describe issues related to the testing of cultural and linguistic minorities.

Reliability

  • Explain the common sources of measurement error and how measurement error can impact reliability.

Validity  

  • Create a diagram or figure to compare the types of validity discussed in the textbook.
  • Describe the extravalidity concerns related to testing.
  • Review the articles by Fergus (2013), Kosson, et al. (2013) and  Mathieu, Hare, Jones, Babiak, & Neumann (2013). Analyze the  information presented in these articles on factor analysis and describe  how it is used to validate the constructs of the instruments.

Clinical Versus Statistical Prediction

  • Compare clinical and statistical prediction of mental health  decisions based on the work of Ægisdóttir, et al. (2006) and Grove &  Lloyd (2006).

Application One: An Ethical and Professional Quandry

  • Select one of the Ethical and Professional Quandries in Testing from  Case Exhibit 1.2 in your textbook and describe the ethical issues  specific to the scenario you selected. Include an analysis of the  relevant principles from Standard 9 in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Taking on the role of the psychologist or counselor in the chosen  scenario, describe how you might respond to the challenge you selected  and provide a brief rationale for your decision.

Application Two: Evidence-Based Medicine

  • Summarize Youngstrom’s (2013) recommendations for linking assessment  directly to clinical decision making in evidence-based medicine.
  • Elaborate on each of Youngstrom’s recommendations by providing  practical examples that illustrate the relevance of the recommendations  in a clinical setting.

Application Three: Selecting Valid Instruments

  • Create a research hypothesis or brief clinical case scenario in  which you must select an instrument to measure intolerance for  uncertainty.
  • Use the information in the Fergus (2013) article to support which measure to use.

The presentation

  • Must consist of 16 to 20 slides (not including title and reference  slides) that are formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title slide with the following:
    • Title of presentation
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use the assigned chapters in the course text, Standard 9 from  the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of  Psychologists and Code of Conduct, and the 3 required peer-reviewed  articles assigned for Week One.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include separate reference slides formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Match treatment activities and community resources with prioritized client needs, in a manner consistent with the client’s diagnosis and existing placement criteria.

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Complete your treatment plan template for Eliza based on the previous assignments findings and any feedback received from your instructor. Additionally, write and submit a 700-1,050-word essay that includes the following:

  1. The treatment theory you would use and why.
  2. A description of how you would address any mental health, medical, legal, and substance use issues that the client exhibits in the case study through the lens of your counseling theory of choice.
  3. Include at least three scholarly sources in your paper.

Submit the paper and the treatment plan to your instructor.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 1.5: Assess a client and provide a justifiable diagnosis.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.5.j. Evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention.

5.C.2.b. Etiology, nomenclature, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.

5.C.3.b. Techniques and interventions for prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

45) Match treatment activities and community resources with prioritized client needs, in a manner consistent with the client’s diagnosis and existing placement criteria.

52) Arrange referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or other appropriate resources to meet client needs.

55) Evaluate the outcome of the referral.

56) Initiate collaboration with referral sources.

61) Coordinate all treatment activities with services provided to the client by other resources.

62) Summarize the client’s background, treatment plan, recovery progress, and problems inhibiting progress for the purpose of assuring quality of care, gaining feedback, and planning changes in the course of treatment.

78) Work with the client to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining reco