Many social work students dread taking research classes. They often view the courses as unnecessary to be a good social worker when, in fact, the opposite is true. How do you really know that your interventions are working, unless you evaluate them? As a social worker it is essential to identify in a quantifiable manner whether a treatment is helping the client or if it […]

Prepare a voice-over PowerPoint presentation to present to an  undergraduate class on research methods and begin by briefly describing  the four different scales of quantitative research measurement that  scientists use (nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio). Provide  additional clarification to illustrate your understanding of the four  different levels of measurement when presenting this information. Then,  provide one example for each of these types of measures for […]

 Social psychology is an important course for all students because it provides insight into everyday behavior. Students are able to see themselves, their families,  and their friends in the concepts covered in social psychology, and are able to adjust their behavior and attitudes based on what they have learned. Although  social psychology is a research field, social psychologists are often interested in understanding current social […]

About 15 years ago, before evidence-based practice became a standard to which to aspire, a professor found an article describing a treatment program for substance-abusing African-American women that incorporated their children and aimed to preserve their families. The program was built around principles of African-centered theory. The professor thought the program appeared well designed and heartily urged students to study the article and possibly find […]

See  PSY650 Week Two Treatment Plan , Case 16: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders in Hamblin and Gross (2012) And all required documents attached to use.Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study by addressing the following issues:(1)Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Remoc and the four interventions utilized in the case (2)Consider Dr. Remoc’s […]

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED FOR THE GUIDE.Begin the guide with a general overview of assessment, reasons for assessment referrals, and the importance of the role of each individual in the process. Within each of the remaining sections, describe the types of assessments that their readers may encounter, the purposes of each type of assessment, the different skills and abilities the instruments measure, the most […]

Prior to beginning work on this week’s journal, read the PSY650 Week Four Treatment Plan , Case 15: Borderline Personality Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Borderline Personality Disorder in Sneed et al., . (2012). Please also read the Rizvi, et al. (2013), “An Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Professional Psychologists,” Harned, et al.  (2013), “Treatment Preference Among Suicidal and Self-Injuring Women with […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, be certain to have read all the required resources for this week. In recent years, the psychology profession has been greatly influenced by various forms of technology. The prevalence of psychology professionals using technology to market themselves and engage, socialize, and interact with others has created new opportunities and challenges. This is particularly true with regard to […]

The headings listed below must be used to delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the […]

 Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the required chapters from the text and review the required articles for this week. Alcohol and caffeine have nearly opposite effects on behavior and the nervous system, yet these substances are not used to treat overdose or addiction to the other. Why not use caffeine to treat alcohol addiction? Analyze the issues of pharmacological and physiological antagonism. […]