Describe the major schools of thought concerning abnormal behavior

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Part 1:

The definition of abnormal behavior has been scrutinized and redefined due to the varying perspectives and theories. The terms adaptive and maladaptive have been used to describe a continuum of behaviors from what would be functional to those that would significantly disrupt the functioning of an individual’s daily life.

Describe the major schools of thought concerning abnormal behavior. Which one do you think is the most plausible definition based on today’s world view regarding abnormal behavior? Explain your rationale for making this choice utilizing your course and text readings.
Describe the term maladaptive and how it is used in the context of abnormal psychology. Using examples, explain the difference between adaptive and maladaptive behaviors.
Part 2:

The diagnosis of a mental disorder is based on a specific set of criteria derived from case studies and research. DSM-5 provides a system of diagnosing mental disorders based on established symptoms and conditions. A diagnosis is a shorthand method to describe a set of particular symptoms for a disorder. Improper use of a diagnosis can have a negative impact when it is used to label individuals.

Review current information on the use of the DSM-5 and explain how diagnostic criteria are used to establish a mental illness.
Describe some of the issues regarding labeling individuals with a mental disorder. Explain some ways in which the mental health field and the public in general have lessened this issue.
As in all assignments, make sure to cite your sources in your work and provide references for those citations utilizing APA format.

Does the article remind you of any personal experiences?

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Paper #1– Psychology Today article summary and reflection

 

(2-3 double-spaced pages- minimum and maximum)

 

 

 

Please answer ALL questions.

 

Please select an article or blog post (http://www.psychologytoday.com/ ).

 

1. Summarize the article. You should not include every point in the article, but pick some major ones, especially ones that stir a response in you or where you learned something new.

 

2. Does the article remind you of any personal experiences? Please describe any other connections you have made to personal observations of others or their experiences.

 

3. What would you like to learn more about in regards to the topic?

Discuss the two ideas that you think are the most imaginative, original, and positive potential solutions to the issue.

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Search for problematic societal issues of public interest and pick one issue you would like to resolve.

 

The issue will be education.

 

Express the issue you found in your search. Refine your expression and include both the original and the refined version. Justify your revision.

 

Investigate the issue by obtaining necessary information. List the questions you must answer to understand the issue.

 

Conclude your investigation with a thorough explanation of the issue, including answers to each of the questions you identified.

 

Produce ideas toward resolving this issue. Take note of all of your initial ideas–whether you think they are ridiculous or serious is not important.

 

Discuss the two ideas that you think are the most imaginative, original, and positive potential solutions to the issue.

 

Summarize your process and initial solutions.

 

Refine your team’s solutions by following Ch. 12 (overcoming errors in reasoning) and Ch. 13 (refining resolutions) of the text and decide on the better of the two.

 

Present your refined final resolution including an implementation plan.

 

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® or presentation.

 

  • Local Campus students, present your resolution process in a 10- to 15-minute presentation.
  • Online students, use detailed speaker notes to describe your team’s experience at each stage.

 

Include one or two slides on each of the following:

 

  • Original issue
  • Initial resolutions
  • Critical examination of best resolution
  • Evaluation of the argument
  • Revised argument
  • Refined resolution with implementation plan

My part is a the one highlighted in yellow. Three slides with bullets on that theme and speaker notes.

 

Consumer Influences Analysis Paper

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Week 3 ALTERNATIVE Individual Assignment

 

Consumer Influences Analysis Paper

 

Select a product or service with which you are familiar.

 

Prepare a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper in which you analyze factors that affect consumer purchasing decisions related to your product or service.

 

Identify the demographic, psychological, and social factors that influence consumer behavior toward your product or service.

 

Examine how each external factor listed below affects consumer behavior, and how they influence the consumer’s decision-making process and the consumer behavior toward your product or service.

 

  • Political-Legal
  • Economic
  • Social- Cultural
  • Ecological
  • Technological
  • Business ethics

 

You must properly cite at least four (4) peer-reviewed academic sources.

 

Hint: You may want to preview the materials in Week Four before you begin.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA (6th edition) guidelines.

 

Review the Assignment Feedback form (rubric) for additional grading details.

 

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.