Psychometrics Psychometrics refers to the theory and technique of psychological measurement. Understanding the different types of statistics utilized in assessments is essential in understanding how and why a test was developed, how a test is administered, and the results of the test itself. Without understanding these concepts, it would be very difficult to examine data […]

PSY 550 Final Project Vignette One   Ms. G is a 33-year-old single, Caucasian female who was referred for an evaluation to clarify diagnostic issues and establish educational and vocational goals. Ms. G was born with spina bifida, but otherwise had no notable developmental concerns. She requires a manual wheelchair for ambulation due to her […]

PSY 550 Final Project Vignette Two   Ms. Z is a 35-year-old African American woman and the mother of two children. She was previously admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt. She is prescribed antidepressant medication; however, her depressed mood continues.   Ms. Z has received mental health services since she was 18 […]

3.2 Discussion. DSM and ADHD Diagnoses for Children   Getting Started   There’s perhaps no better way to explore the relationship between diagnosis and practice than to look at an actual condition. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in children in the United States. It is also given […]

3.3 Assignment. Strength-Based Approach to Mental Health   Getting Started   When we refer to a person’s psychopathology, we are clearly talking about their problematic attitudes, thoughts, or behaviors. Another way of saying this is that a person’s psychopathology represents what’s broken, deficient, or wrong with them. That’s why people go to counseling, right? They […]

250 word minimum   Discuss the uses of computers in Psychiatry and give examples plus impact of each use.   Define and explain Computer-Assisted Instruction and then describe with examples the role it plays in research methodologies and healthcare.       Essential Question (E.Q.):  Mental health issues require the personal/human touch.  Will robots be […]

Week 3 SOCW 6121   GROUP DYNAMICS   Why treat a person in a group rather than in individual therapy? The answer to this question lies with interpersonal dynamics. If members are especially invested in the group and the health of others, they can exert influence and even challenge one another, in a way that […]

This week we are discussing the topic of ethics and morality when it comes to human sexuality.  With that in mind, please choose one of these two topics: Prostitution or Pornography  which many consider a moral issue.   Read the required reading: Ethical Decision Making and then apply the Ethical Problem Solving Model to your topic […]

Gender-based stereotypes are presented through the mass media. Locate an article, cartoon, or advertisement that conveys a gender message. Analyze the message by answering the following questions. Also, please attach your media or share the media’s url address.   What is the message the media is trying to convey? What examples are used to convey […]

Instructions Assignment 7: Sexual Tolerance: The Times They Are A’changing People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations. The impact of those with views of lesser acceptance is felt the hardest by the most vulnerable among us- our children. Watch the following video of a […]