Describe the major schools of thought concerning abnormal behavior

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PsychologyPart 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 issuePart 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.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.

Why is it important to understand how a syllogism functions when it comes to doing advocacy work?

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COM362 Week
1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Aristotle described
argumentation as the following: “For to a certain extent all men attempt
to discuss statements and to maintain them, to defend themselves, and to attack
others.” Aristotle’s description of argumentation represents his view of
how argumentation is a part of who we are as human beings. Do you agree or
disagree with Aristotle’s viewpoint? Explain why. How has his viewpoint played
a significant role in the historical development of argumentation?dq 2Find a blog that
presents and defends an argument within the post. Write a paragraph evaluating
the arguments as either inductive or deductive. Provide the blog link in your
paragraph response. Why do you think identifying these different elements are
important?COM362 Week
2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1When watching or reading
the news, what fallacies do you see other people make most often?dq 2Identify a fallacy you
used in a recent discussion with another person. Why did you use that fallacy
and how can you address the concern without use of the fallacy?COM362 Week
3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Find an example in
society of a dispute that is (1) based on the ambiguity of language and (2) is
not a genuine dispute. Point out the differences and propose how to resolve the
dispute.dq 2Take a term that is
related to a social issue you are personally interested in and clearly define
it. For example, defining a right vs. a privilege in the debates on health
care. Comment on another students post by seeing if you can find an exception
that is excluded from the definition given.COM362 Week
4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Exmine an argument made
in public and translate it to show the categorical propositions and conclusion.
Does the conclusion follow from the premises? Why or why not? Second, if their
premises are true what else can you infer? Analyze another students post.dq 2As you are learning
about propositions and contradictions, write out a view that you hold on a
social issue in propositional form. What is the contradiction to your view?
Identify a group that advocates the contradictory view.COM362 Week
5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2018 Marchdq 1Using an argument and
organization, create the logical contradiction of it. Be sure to properly label
the quality and quantity of the propositions.dq 2How would you
communicate with someone that holds a different view than yourself in a way
that is logically sound but does not deny the human dignity of the other
person?COM362 Week
6 Discussion 1 & 2  dq 1Why is it important to
understand how a syllogism functions when it comes to doing advocacy work?dq 2Provide an argument in
affirmation of the topic: It is better to protect privacy over security.

Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error

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“Liability and Quality” Please respond to the following:

As a healthcare administrator, you have been tasked with researching your hospital’s compliance in the proper reporting of both medical and non-medical errors made by the staff. Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error. Discuss the essential steps that your organization can take to reduce occurrences in both. Provide at least two (2) examples of the successful application of such steps to support your rationale.
Interpret the extent to which public reporting and value-based purchasing improve healthcare quality. Include a comparison of two to three (2-3) advantages to each reporting method. Support your response with two (2) examples of healthcare quality improvements that could have resulted from of an organization implementing each type of reporting method in question. As a healthcare administrator, you have been tasked with researching your hospital’s compliance in the proper reporting of both medical and non-medical errors made by the staff. Compare the relationship of hospital’s corporate liability with that of each employee’s vicarious liability in the event of an error. Discuss the essential steps that your organization can take to reduce occurrences in both. Provide at least two (2) examples of the successful application of such steps to support your rationale.
Interpret the extent to which public reporting and value-based purchasing improve healthcare quality. Include a comparison of two to three (2-3) advantages to each reporting method. Support your response with two (2) examples of healthcare quality improvements that could have resulted from of an organization implementing each type of reporting method in question.

Long-Term Care in the U.S.

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Week 4 Discussion Long-Term Care in the U.S.Determine the average daily cost of nursing home care in your state. Discuss the funding options (public and private) that exist to pay for long-term care. What policy and financing recommendations would you make to ensure that long-term care is available for everyone who needs the services in the U.S.? Please justify your answer.Rationing of Healthcare ServicesHealthcare services can be rationed by governmental rationing or by allowing those who can afford the services to purchase the services. If you were the chairperson of a medical ethics committee faced with the decision concerning which of the following patients would receive a heart transplant what decision would you make and what justification would you give to the families of each of the patients for making that decision?Patient 2: A forty-six-year-old unemployed auto worker with a history of alcohol use and smoking suffered a heart attack and will die within one month if he does not receive a heart transplant. The patient does not have health insurance nor does he have the resources to pay for the procedure.