Evaluate three peer reviewed research studies using the University of Phoenix Material: Research Analysis.

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Research Analysis

Terms Definitions
Peer-reviewed study

 

 Peer review refers to a study that has been accepted by a standard journal using blind review by peers in the field. This means that every study should have a fair access to publication based upon quality of the study.
Type of study Types of studies can include experimental, case study, longitudinal, cross-sectional, survey, and so forth.
Measurement or assessment tools

 

 A measurement tool is a means that the researchers used to measure or assess the variables under study. Did the study develop assessment tools? Did the study use objective measurement tools? Can the measurement tools be found and used by another researcher? Are the instruments valid and reliable?
Number of participants

 

 This refers to how many participants were in the study.
How they were selected

 

 Selection process can include the means of recruitment of participants; what was the sampling method or strategy? Describe the population. This could be clients or college students. Indicate sample size.
Number of groups

 

 Was there a control group? The control group does not receive the treatment. Do these participants have the same characteristics and diagnosis as the experimental group participants?
How they were assigned

 

 Were they matched or randomly assigned to one the conditions, or groups, in the study?
What type of intervention was delivered

 

 Define the type of therapeutic treatment or intervention that occurred.
How the intervention was delivered

 

 Were there therapists? Were the therapists trained to deliver the treatment? Was the study a drug study? Was it double-blind?
Were there repeated measures In this area, we are looking at whether the study found the subjects 6 months or 1 year after the conclusion of the study. Was there a difference between the experimental and control participants at the follow up? We are looking at whether the treatment effect lasts over time.

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Evaluation methods employed.

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This is a collaborative learning community assignment.

 

Your instructor will assign your CLC a marriage and family therapy case study.

As a group, complete the following:

  1. Identify the important facts of your assigned case.
  2. Choose the type of family therapy approach to use with this family.

As a group, write a 1,000-1,200 word paper or create a 20-25 slide PowerPoint presentation complete with lecture notes that includes the following:

  1. A brief outline of the case.
  2. A description of the family therapy approach chosen.
  3. Treatment goals.
  4. Assessment and therapeutic techniques to be used.
  5. Evaluation methods employed.
  6. A conclusion describing the expectations of treatment.

 

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

Collaborative Learning Community – Organizational Information

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This is a CLC assignment.

 

Imagine a new organization that you and your colleagues are developing. The purpose is to provide information to those in need of counseling services. This information will be presented to the community in a brochure. In order to evaluate the resources, as a group, decide on the format you will utilize while compiling the resources (this brochure can be in a PowerPoint or

 

Word document format). Include all of the criteria below:

Provide the organizations’ and/or agencies’ names which offer support or counseling groups. For each organization and/or agency provide:

  1. Location
  2. Contact person
  3. Description of the services provided
  4. Outline of the theories that apply

Provide the organizations’ and/or agencies’ names which offer career counseling services. For each organization and/or agency provide:

  1. Location
  2. Contact person
  3. Description of the services provided
  4. Outline of the theories that apply

As a group, present the brochure addressing what the group feels is essential information that will be useful to members of this new organization.

 

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

 

 

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin

Examine the significance of labeling an offender as psychopathic.

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Assignment 1: Discussion—Psychopathy, Crime, and Recidivism

 

The empirical links between psychopathy, crime, and both violent and nonviolent recidivism have significantly influenced the applicability of this construct within the criminal and civil justice systems. The Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is known as the hallmark tool for use in the assessment of psychopathy. This instrument is broken down into various psychopathic traits. It is commonly used in the assessment battery for offenders—particularly when assessing risk for violence and general recidivism. Other abbreviated versions of this tool include the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL:YV) and Psychopathy Checklist: Screening Version (PCL:SV).

 

Using the readings for this module, online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:

 

  • Explain the relationship between psychopathy, criminal behavior, and recidivism. Can age, gender, or socioeconomic status influence the psychopathy or diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?
  • Examine whether you believe that psychopathy is a mental illness.
  • Explain whether the scores on the PCL-R should be used to make sentencing and other decisions within the criminal justice system.
  • Examine the significance of labeling an offender as psychopathic.
  • Examine whether there is a difference for youth versus adults.

 

Give reasons for your responses. Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.

 

Write your initial response in approximately 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.