depression, anxiety, substance misuse, psychotic disorders, and disorders of cognition. Each of these types of disorders presents significant life challenges to those who have them. Post a brief description of your chosen disorder and the special challenges it presents to an elderly person versus someone in another age group. Evaluate the effects of the disorder on various aspects of functioning, including cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal […]

To prepare for this discussion, please read Chapter 5 of your textbook (Feenstra, 2013).  In addition, read Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Tversky and Kahneman, 1974).  Finally, review Instructor Guidance and Announcements.  In this discussion, you will consider judgment and decision making.  Be sure to use your own academic voice (Links to an external site.)Links […]

 Cultural Perspectives Draft The goal of this assignment is to integrate cultural nuances, expectations, and perspectives into a final paper. You will present a current diversity-related situation or dilemma; compare and contrast the cultures involved in the situation; provide a historical perspective and analyze the contributing factors to the current state of the situation. You will then interpret the effects of the situation on the […]

An Annotated Bibliography of the 6 to 8 articles to be used for the Week 7 Course Paper is due 8/6/17.  The articles you use for this assignment  related to vision dysfunction and how it effects mental health and evidence-based, meaning that each article’s primary focus is reporting on a study conducted by its author(s).  Expert opinion essay style or “meta-analysis” articles which survey a number of studies conducted […]

Currently the United States does not have an official language. Citizen’s actions groups—US English and ProEnglish have been lobbying to have English declared as the official language of the United States since the time of John Adams.   Using the introduction and topic sentences writing skills, respond to the following: •Should the United States declare English as the country’s official language? Support your position by citing […]

This module’s readings discuss organizing the content of an essay: thesis statements, key points, and supporting points. Remember these elements while composing your writing essays. A strong, clear thesis and a logically structured argument will enhance your credibility.   Using the critical thinking and argumentation skills, respond to the following: •Should companies market to children? If so, what are your reasons for supporting this point of […]

Using the Triage Assessment Form  After reading the case examples in the Myer and Conte (2006) article, you have a better understanding of how to use one type of assessment tool. A Microsoft Word copy of the Triage Assessment Form (TAF) is included in the assignment Resources. The most current version of this form is also shown in your James and Gilliland (2017) text, pages […]

Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. Main references come from Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018) and/or American Psychiatric Association. (2013). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. I have also attached my discussion rubric so you can see how to make […]

Exploring the Professional Literature  Select a sport psychology principle or topic that you think is important to the field of sport psychology today. You may use one of the topics in the unit readings for the week, but you are not limited to them. For this discussion: •Identify a research article from a peer-reviewed journal that explores your selected topic. If you have chosen a […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the PSY650 Week Three Treatment Plan Preview the documentView in a new window and Case 9: Bulimia Nervosa in Gorenstein and Comer (2014). Please also read the Waller, Gray, Hinrichsen, Mounford, Lawson, and Patient (2014) “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa and Atypical Bulimic Nervosa: Effectiveness in Clinical Settings,”Halmi (2013) “Perplexities of Treatment Resistance in Eating Disorders,” and […]