Examination Of Clinical Psychology Paper

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine clinical psychology.  Address the following items: •Discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology. •Explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology. •Discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions, including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology.  Include a minimum of two sources from peer-reviewed publications.  Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.  Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.     In agreement please include the following:  Original work only, 0% plagiarism. Include turnitin report prior to paper purchase.

Discussion 1: Evidence-Based Interventions Used in National Traumatic Events

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Discussion 1: Evidence-Based Interventions Used in National Traumatic Events

The DSM-5 task force added a section dedicated to trauma and stress. With an increased exposure to traumatic events, more individuals are exhibiting symptoms related to trauma exposure. Experiencing any of these events can result in an individual’s suffering from a trauma or stressor-related disorder.

For this Discussion, read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders, in particular the articles on PTSD by Van der Kolk (2005) and Agaibi and Wilson (2005). Then search the literature for a study related to a national traumatic event and an evidence-based intervention used to treat those suffering from trauma and stressor-related issues associated with it.

· Post a brief description of the event, including a summary of how it affected the individuals involved. 

· What are some psychosocial issues that needed to be addressed following this event? Identify an intervention that was implemented to address one of the psychosocial issues. 

· Discuss the effectiveness of this intervention as stated in the article. What are some of the implications for social work in connection with traumatic events?

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

References (use 3 or more)

Agaibi, C. E., & Wilson, J. P. (2005). Trauma, PTSD, and resilience: A review of the literature. Trauma Violence Abuse, 6, 195–216.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

“Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders” (pp. 265–290)

Pietrzak, R., Goldstein, M., Malley, J., Johnson, D., & Southwick, S. (2009). Subsyndromal posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with health and psychosocial difficulties in veterans of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Depression and Anxiety [serial online], 26(8), 739–744.

Rosen, G. M., Spitzer, R. L., & McHugh, P. R. (2008). Problems with the post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and its future in DSM-V. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 192, 3–4.

Problems with the post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and its future in DSM-V by Rosen, G.M., Spitzer, R.L., & McHugh, P.R. in The British Journal of Psychiatry, 192/1. Copyright 2008 by the Royal Medico-Psychological Association. Reprinted by permission of the Royal College of Psychiatrists via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Van der Kolk, B. A. (2005). Developmental trauma disorder: Towards a rational diagnosis for chronically traumatized children. Retrieved from www. traumacenter.org

Van der Kolk, B.A. (2005). Developmental trauma disorder: Towards a rational diagnosis for children with complex trauma histories by Van der Kolk, B.A., in Psychiatric Annals, 35/5. Copyright 2005 by Slack Incorporated. Reprinted by permission of Slack Incorporated via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Small Group Discussion:
Presenting Policy Proposals

Policy practitioners should know that being forewarned is being forearmed. You should know how to diagnose an audience, develop a persuasive strategy, have a “tactics tool bag” for dealing with difficult or expert audiences, and know how to develop non-confrontational communication methods with audiences when necessary. In short, you need to know how to skillfully defend the creative policy proposal you are about to present and how to talk to policy makers who may not be interested in the issues you are presenting.

In this Small Group Discussion, you explore and analyze strategies and ideas for presenting policy proposals.

To Prepare: Think about strategies you can use to persuade others who might not share the same concerns about your issues or your policy proposals. Think about how you might defend your position on an issue or a policy and get them to agree with your perspective. Review Chapter 9 of your text, paying special attention to the section entitled “Combative Persuasion in Step 5 and Step 6” from pages 286-292.

Post your responses to the following question presented for your small group discussion:

· Policy advocates sometimes find themselves discussing the needs of vulnerable populations with less-than-sympathetic groups of policy makers. Vulnerable populations might include families living in poverty, individuals with histories in the criminal justice system, or groups who have recently immigrated. How might you communicate the needs of vulnerable populations to policy makers who may not share your views about the need for services?

Be sure to support your post with specific references to this week’s resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

References (use 3 or more)

Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series.

Chapter 9, “Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysis” (pp. 284-326)

Jackson-Elmoore, C. (2005). Informing state policymakers: Opportunities for social workers. Social Work, 50(3), 251–261.

Wiki Part 4: Online Resources

Locating online resources for a client can be overwhelming. There is such an abundance of websites, blogs, wikis, and social networking sites that offers resources to many different populations. As a clinician, it is important for you to determine which resources are evidence-based, appropriate for the population, and easily accessible.

To prepare for your Wiki, read the Wiki Assignment Instructions document located in the resources. Then locate 5–7 online resources for those living with a mental disorder.

For this Assignment, write a 400-word wiki, being sure to use proper APA format for any citations.

Your wiki should focus on F40.00 Agoraphobia mental disorder. Include the following (in the form of URLs, physical locations, and contact information) in your entry:

· Agencies, organizations, and non-profits that offer information and resources to individuals living with F40.00 Agoraphobia

· Workshops, conferences, and suggested readings pertaining to F40.00 Agoraphobia

· Experts in the field and their locations

· Studies that offer more insight into interventions for F40.00 Agoraphobia

References (use 3 or more)

Client History Report Draft

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For this assignment, you will write the first four sections of the psychological assessment report that will be completed in Week Five. Taking on the role of a psychological evaluator, you will formulate vitally important methodological and theoretical assessment conceptualizations of a client during the initial phases of the assessment process. You will apply your conceptualizations to develop a clear understanding of the presenting concerns. In the initial sections of your psychological assessment report, you will summarize results obtained from examining the following information pertaining to your client: identifying information, reason for referral, presenting concerns, and relevant personal history. The content of this section must demonstrate an ethically and professionally responsible rationale for the use of psychological assessment tools. View the complete instructions for the Final Paper in the link within Week Five of your online course or the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. To complete this assignment, you will choose one of the following clients.

Timothy Childers (Adolescent Male)

  • Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-A School Adolescent Male Interpretive Report Timothy ChildersPreview the documentView in a new window [PDF].
  • Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adolescent Male Case Study Timothy ChildersPreview the documentView in a new window [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

Mr. Kyle Jones (Adult Male Personal Injury Case)-This is the one I want to do.

  • Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Adult Male Personal Injury Interpretive Report Mr. JonesPreview the documentView in a new window [PDF].
  • Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adult Male Personal Injury Case Study Mr. JonesPreview the documentView in a new window [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

Mr. Jeremiah Smith (Geriatric Male Case)

  • Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014.  ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Geriatric Male Interpretive Report Mr. Smith Preview the documentView in a new window[PDF].
  • Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Geriatric Male Case Study Mr. SmithPreview the documentView in a new window [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

This week, your assignment must cover the following sections of your psychological assessment report and include the headings as listed:

I. Identifying information
Within this section, you will record basic information on your client including the person’s name, sex, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, handedness, and occupation or grade level. For the purposes of this assignment, you are free to create any relevant demographic information that is not explicitly stated in the case scenario. All information you create must be consistent with the information provided and any conclusions you draw in subsequent sections of your paper.

II. Reason for referral
Within this section describe the referral source and the purpose of the assessment. The information you provide in this section must justify the decision to conduct a formal psychological assessment based and must model ethically and professionally responsible assessment practices.

III. Current Symptoms/Presenting Concerns
The information in this section of the report would typically come from an interview with the client and family (if applicable, e.g., if the client is a child or person with suspected dementia).  You must use the information provided in case history to identify the most salient information that belongs in this section. Choose information to include in this section based on the consistency with the reason for referral and purpose for testing. Here is where you will apply your methodological and theoretical assessment formulations of the client that will justify the decision to conduct a psychological evaluation on this client.

IV. Psychosocial History (complete each of the sections below based on the information in the case you selected)

  • Educational history
  • Occupational history
  • Medical history (including substance use/abuse)
  • Psychiatric history
  • Social history

Your assignment must be of sufficient depth and detail to support and inform your eventual diagnostic impressions. A cursory or surface level review of the client’s presenting problem and history will unlikely provide enough information for your diagnostic impression. The assignment must also include a page with relevant references based on your initial impressions of possible diagnostic considerations from the history that you have reviewed.

The Assignment:

  • Must be at least 2.5 to 3 single-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages).
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least 2 scholarly sources, 1 of which must be an original peer-reviewed research article, in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate title page and reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external 

PSYC 354 Statistics

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PSYC 354

Homework 2

Frequency Tables and Graphs

When submitting this file, be sure the filename includes your full name, course and section. Example: HW2_JohnDoe_354B01

Be sure you have reviewed this module/week’s lessons and presentations along with the practice data analysis before proceeding to the homework exercises. Complete all analyses in SPSS, then copy and paste your output and graphs into your homework document file. Answer any written questions (such as the text-based questions or the APA Participants section) in the appropriate place within the same file.

 

 

  Part I: Concepts

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

 

  

 

 

1) The following table depicts exam scores for a group of 65 students. Use the information in the table to determine the percentages for each interval and the total frequency and percentage. Fill these into the blank boxes in the table. Depending on your rounding decisions, these may or may not add up to exactly 100% but should be very close.

 

Table: Grouped Frequency Table

Score Interval Frequency Percentages for each Interval
90-100 11 ?
80-89 22 ?
70-79 17 ?
60-69 7 ?
50-59 6 ?
40-49 1 ?
30-39 1 ?
TOTAL ? ?

 

2) Scores that have not yet been transformed or analyzed are ___________ scores.

 

3) ________ look like bar graphs but typically display scale data.

 

4) A frequency distribution that is bell-shaped, symmetrical, and unimodal is ___________ .

 

5) A frequency distribution of ages of residents at an assisted living facility for the elderly is clustered around 82 with a long tail to the left. This distribution is ____________- skewed.

 

6) When a constraint prevents a variable from taking on values above a certain point, this is known as a(n) ________ effect.

 

7) A _________ depicts the relationship between two scale variables using dots.

 

8) When graphing a nominal independent variable and a scale dependent variable, you could use a ________ or a _________.

 

9) A line graph depicts the relationship between two _________ variables.

 

 

10) Do the data in the scatterplot below show a linear relation, non-linear relation, or no relation at all?

 

 
Answer

 

 

 

11) Do the data in the scatterplot below show a linear relation, non-linear relation, or no relation at all?

 

 

 

 

 
Answer

 

 

 

 

Part II: SPSS Analysis

Be sure you have viewed the SPSS tutorial presentation before proceeding.

 

· Open the “Module 2 Exercise File 1” document (found in the course’s Assignment Instructions folder) in order to complete these exercises.

· Reminder: Be sure to paste in the SPSS output and write out the answers in the spaces given.

 

 

Part II: Questions 1-5

· Open Module 2 Exerise File 1. It contains a selection of data from the General Social Survey, a survey conducted by the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center each even-numbered year since 1972. This file contains data from the year 2016.

· It contains variables describing the participants’ gender, marital status, region, political party, and religious preference. The number of categories in each variable (except Gender) are high because they include “no answer” and “unknown” or “undecided.” Variables are as follows:

· SEX: Gender (two categories)

· MARITAL: Marital Status (6 categories)

· REGION: region of US (10 categories)

· POL_PARTY: Political Party (6 categories)

· REL_PREF: Religious Preference (10 categories, with “Other” including non-Christian religions)

 

Questions 1a -1c
  1) In SPSS, conduct a “Frequencies” analysis on the Marital Status variable. Paste the output; and from the output, identify the following:

a. Percentage of married people

b. Most frequently occurring marital status (a.k.a. mode)

c. Frequency of people who are widowed in the sample
  Answer- Frequency Table- Marital status: (paste Table in this cell)

 

 
  1-a) Percentage of married people: Answer

 
  1-b) Most frequently occurring (mode) for marital status: Answer

 
  1-c) Frequency of people who are widowed: Answer

 
Questions 2-5
  2) Run a Frequencies analysis to summarize the data on the Political Party variable.

 
  Answer- Frequency Table- Political Party (paste Table in this cell)

 

 
  3) Create a pie chart to summarize the data from the Political Party variable.
  Answer- Pie chart – Political Party: (paste pie chart in this cell)

 

 
  4) Create a bar chart to summarize the data on the Religious Preference variable. Use the “Summaries of Groups of Cases” method.
  Answer- Bar chart – Major denomination: (paste bar chart in this cell)

 
  5) Using the demographic information you’ve compiled above, write an APA-style Participants section describing the demographics of the participants in the sample. This should be a short paragraph, as covered in the week’s presentation on writing this type of section in a paper.
  Answer- Participants Section:

 

 

 

 

Part III: SPSS Data Entry and Analysis

 

The steps will be the same in Part III as the ones you have been practicing in Part I of the assignment; the only difference is that you are now responsible for creating the data file as well. Remember to do the following:

· Name and define your variables under the “Variable View,” then return to the “Data View” to enter the data

· Paste all SPSS output and graphs into your homework file at the appropriate place.

 

 

 

Part III: Questions 1-3

 

· Research scenario: A cognitive psychologist is conducting a study to look at the effects of recent substance use on reaction time. Using a sample of volunteers from the intake ward of a local residential rehabilitation facility, she gathers data on the participants’ recent substance use and measures their reaction time in hundredths of a second using a variation of the “red light, green light” test ( https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/redgreen.html ) . She consequently has two variables, one for the type of substance used and one for reaction time. Follow the directions below, and answer the questions that follow:

· Open a new SPSS data file.

· Create two new variables called “SubAbuse” and “ReacTime” in the SPSS file. Use “Variable View” to create these variables.

· The ReacTime variable should be coded as “Scale” within the “Measure” column. The SubAbuse variable should be coded as “Nominal.” For SubAbuse, under the “Values” column, define 1 as “Alcohol”, 2 as “Opioid”, 3 as “Marijuana”, and 4 as “Cocaine.” (For a review on this process, see the SPSS Intro presentation in Module 1.)

· Return to the “Data View” and enter the data shown here:

 

SubAbuse ReacTime
1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

 .35

.42

.43

.65

.71

.93

.31

1.02

.51

.58

.92

.39

.43

.38

.87

.29

.45

 

 

 
 

 

 1) Create a bar chart for the SubAbuse variable in SPSS. Use the “Summaries for Groups of Cases” method.
  Answer- Bar chart: SubAbuse (paste Figure in this cell)

 
  2) Create a histogram for the ReacTime variable.
  Answer- Histogram: ReacTime: (paste Figure in this cell)

 
  3) Though bar charts and histograms look similar, they are two different types of graphs. Explain why it is appropriate to create a bar chart for the substance abuse variable, and a histogram for the reaction time variable. Pay special attention to the X axis (horizontal axis) of each graph. If necessary, review the “How to Build a Graph” section in Chapter 3 of Nolan and Heinzen.
  Answer:

 

 

Submit Homework 2 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2. Remember to name file appropriately.

 

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