For this assignment you will get an opportunity to learn about the various components of biological psychology while gaining insight into a self-selected disease or disorder. Select a topic of interest from the following  choose one on your own.   Alzheimer disease  Multi-infarct dementia  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  Multiple sclerosis  Autism  Parkinson's disease  Closed head injury/Traumatic Brain […]

Based on this week's topic and previous readings, for this discussion, you will be creating a therapeutic contract for your use in your private psychotherapy practice. Review Dr. Kolme's social media policy at  http://drkkolmes.com/social-media-policy/ to learn about what to include in your therapeutic contract.   Imagine you are setting up a private practice and will also be providing […]

Chapter 11 – Introducing, Conducting and Processing Exercises The chapter points out several pitfalls that a leader can face when beginning a group session or exercise.  While we all may understand those pitfalls, what factors are at work when beginning a group that could result in you committing those same mistakes? Chapter 12 – Leading […]

Barlow & Durand’s Abnormal Psychology:  FUTURE TRENDS ACTIVITY Chapter 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Managed Behavioral Health Care and the Future of Psychology The authors of your text rightly point out that many of the leading and most costly diseases are, either directly or indirectly, the result of behavioral and psychological factors. Managed behavioral […]

Using r esources such as the Internet r esearch various personality t ests and select one free t est to attempt. After attempting the t est, write a 2 or 3- p age r eport in a Microsoft Word document that includes the following: A brief description of the t est. An explanation of the […]

Case A: Candid Tom Candid, who needed only to complete his dissertation, applied for an internship in a private group practice. One of the members located Candid’s personal website and discovered that he posted his life story in intimate detail, noting “I do not believe in ever holding anything back about myself.” Candid’s application was […]

Your post should be no longer than 2-3 paragraphs. Simply posting your opinion will not guarantee you any points for the week. You must be able to make intelligent connections between the discussion question topic and course content. Your response should reference relevant concepts, theories, and/or findings from the textbook, additional readings, and lectures.  1. Do […]

  After reviewing the attached case  What is your initial or gut feeling regarding which leadership style should be used? Analyze the case using the Vroom/Jago  models  After analyzing the case, identify which prescribed leadership or decision style should be used. Discuss the style in two fashions: by the Time Driven Model and by the Development […]

   (Rate mother in caregiver domain) Alex is a 15-year-old male, recently discharged after a thirty-day stay in an in-patient psychiatric hospital. He was hospitalized because he heard voices telling him “terrible things about himself” and telling him to kill himself. He reported this to the school social worker who notified his parents. He was […]

  Think about the final project topic you selected in Week 1.Final Project Topics Think about the final project topic you selected in Week 1. Final Project Topics Choose one of the following: · Habits (their development and/or perpetuation) · Risk-taking behavior · Academic achievement (success and/or challenges) · Post-traumatic stress disorder · Healthy intimate […]