Select a fictional character from television, movies or English literature and come up with a tentative DSM-5 diagnosis (and using all relevant DSM-5 specifiers). Describe the individual and give a brief history of the presenting problem, then present your diagnostic impressions.

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DSM-V Diagnosis Chuck McGill from Better Call Saul

Essay prompt: DSM-5 Diagnosis of Fictional Characters. Please read the following carefully!

Select a fictional character from television, movies or English literature and come up with a tentative DSM-5 diagnosis (and using all relevant DSM-5 specifiers). First describe the individual and give a brief history of the presenting problem, then present your diagnostic impressions. Be sure to provide evidence to justify your judgments that the necessary criteria have been met. Avoid real-life personalities. A differential diagnosis (rule outs) with three (3) appropriate DSM-5 disorders and thorough rationale as to why they can be ruled out must also be included. You must include relevant DSM-5 criteria to support your diagnosis and why this individual meets criteria. You will include various forms of social-environmental stressors/problems, medical conditions, and functional impairments in the individual’s life that could impact the development/course/severity of the mental illness(es).

You are required to find one peer reviewed article to support your argument (of the particular diagnosis) and cite using APA style in your paper. This can be done through searching psychology database (PsycInfo) on the library’s website (https://library.mtsu.edu/psychology/databases). Ask your instructor if you need additional help. You must also include your textbook as a reference AND cite appropriate DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for the disorder you are diagnosing and those that you are ruling out.

Each paper should be at least two pages (not including a title and reference page; no more than 4 pages), double spaced, with a simple header including your paper’s title and your name, and an APA style reference page. References should be placed on page three (or page 4 if you include a title page) of your document and should begin at the top of the page. Be careful to avoid plagiarism! References should be cited in-text and referenced using APA style. Papers will be run through an electronic plagiarism program. Avoid copying words written by others without using proper quotation style (from APA manual) and citations. Feel free to reach out to your instructor or your TA for APA style support and resources.
Each paper is worth 100 points. Papers must be submitted via D2L prior to 11:59 p.m. on the due date. If the paper is one class period late, 10 points will be taken away. Papers will not be accepted later than one class period following the deadline (i.e., a grade of 0 will be given for that assignment). Returned papers will include specific feedback on ways to improve written expression. Grading guidelines are as follows:

95 to 100 points: The paper is meritorious, clearly exceeding the requirements for the assignment. An A+ paper includes all of the following: Includes extra sources that are relevant to the argument and provides evidence supporting the student’s main points. Goes beyond what is presented in the articles/citations (i.e., not merely a summary of the articles but also includes student’s own thoughts, opinions, knowledge, or personal experiences). Near perfect grammar (i.e., must show evidence that the paper was proofread carefully and that the student used spellcheck or other grammar aides). Correct APA style (no title page needed, but must use correct font type (Times New Roman), size (12 pt font throughout), formatting of in-text citations and references, reference page, etc.)

80 to 94 points: The paper is meeting expectations for the assignment.

60 to 79 points: The paper is lower than the expected standards for this class. Paper does not include one or more required components (e.g., reference page, in-text citations, supplemental peer-reviewed source, etc.).

Below 60 points: The paper is sloppy and poorly written. Paper was not turned in, or it was turned in more than one class period late, or the student plagiarized some material.
Remember, essays should use APA style formatting with in-text citations AND a reference page.
Edited to add information regarding citing a series or film in APA style:

Since you are using a fictional character from a film or other media, it would be appropriate to cite that media source in-text and in your reference section of your paper. Here is a link from the

Purdue Owl website on how to cite media in APA style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_audiovisual_media.html
Here is a link that demonstrates how to cite motion pictures or a television series in APA style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa6_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_other_non_print_sources.html

Is it likely that your solution will be implemented? Is it going to be a very controversial solution? Is there any controversy? Are there any possible negative impacts of implementing your solution?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Here are the basic instructions:

Each student must submit a 4-page (double-spaced) paper on the topic of an institutional solution that would make American democracy better. Several institutional solutions will be discussed thoroughly in class before the paper topic is due. Students will be sorted by preference into the most popular institutional solutions among the class before Fall Break.

1. Identify a problem in American government. Consider answering the following questions:

  • a. Why is this the problem you think needs to be solved?
  • b. How does it affect democracy and why should we care?

2. Identify your solution. Describe your solution in detail and explain why it is the best choice to help with the problem you identified. Consider answering the following questions:

  • a. Why is this solution better than others?
  • b. If your solution requires lots of choices (like how to redistrict in a new way, or how to reform the Supreme Court, etc) why did you make the choices you did?
  • c. What obvious impact will your solution have on the problem? Are there other possible impacts, long term impacts?

3. Identify any limitations regarding your solution. Consider answering the following questions:

  • a. Is it likely that your solution will be implemented?
  • b. Is it going to be a very controversial solution? Is there any controversy?
  • c. Are there any possible negative impacts of implementing your solution?
  • d. Why is it still the best choice, even if there are limitations?

 

Is critically evaluate the following opinion article from Ensia. In your answer, provide a discussion of the claims and advice given by the author of the article.

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ASSIGNMENT

Is critically evaluate the following opinion article from Ensia. In your answer, provide a discussion of the claims and advice given by the author of the article. Drawing upon what psychologist know about peoples attitudes and actions in relation to environmental crisis and human decision-making processes. Is the advice given supported by relevant psychological theory?

Write a 1,000-1,500 word essay explaining the purposes of and best practices related to the professional roles of a teacher that extend beyond planning and delivering instruction.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Write a 1,000-1,500 word essay explaining the purposes of and best practices related to the professional roles of a teacher that extend beyond planning and delivering instruction.

Explain and provide specific examples of each of the following professional responsibilities in your essay:

Upholding the expectations of the profession outlined in codes of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant laws and policies
Working with colleagues and others to build ongoing connections with community resources to enhance student learning and well-being
Advocating for the needs of students, a strong learning environment, and systemic improvements within education
Engaging in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all students with engaging curriculum and learning experiences
Support your essay with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Freud relied extensively on literature when constructing his psychoanalytic theories of mind. Discuss how literature informs his thought.

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Psychoanalytic theories

Freud relied extensively on literature when constructing his psychoanalytic theories of mind. Discuss how literature informs his thought.

Discuss how humanistic versus trait models of understanding. Individual differences have been applied in the understanding of happiness, compare and contrast the theoritical perspectives and review available research evidence for each side you need to perform a search through remote library access.

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Is happiness a value or a trait?

Discuss how humanistic versus trait models of understanding. Individual differences have been applied in the understanding of happiness, compare and contrast the theoritical perspectives and review available research evidence for each side you need to perform a search through remote library access. (PsycINFO, Google scholar, pub med etc. ) to identify at least 10 to 15, quantitative or qualitative research articles. For example case studies experimental studies correlation all studies

Are there other ethical or political issues associated with this research as you have designed it? How will you address these issues?

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Adolescents and Suicide

Outline:
Title Page

II. Introduction and Literature Review (Modules 2 and 3)
A. Identification of specific problem (e.g., what it is and why is important).

B. Prevalence, scope of problem.

C. An overview of what we know (literature review). What has previous research found out about the problem? What methods and samples did they use? What are your variables of interest and what do we know about them from previous research (include conceptual definitions of terms)? Add critiques of other research (i.e., strengths and weaknesses of previous research).

D. An overview of what we do not know (i.e., gaps of knowledge in the literature that you plan to address in this proposal).

E. Statement of the purpose of your study and research question(s). Relate these to the gap in the literature you are addressing. Include hypotheses.

III. Methodology (Module 2, 5)

A. Design
1. What type of specific design will be used (between-subjects and within-subjects experiment design)? What is your rationale? (Module 5)
2. What specific research methods will be used (e.g., experimental vs. control group OR experimental, control group, and placebo group?

B. Sample and Procedures
1. Describe your study population and proposed sample (expected size, demographics, etc.) (Modules 1, 2)
2. How will the sample be selected? Once they are selected what procedures will they follow as they participate in your study.
3. Informed consent: Explain thoroughly how you will gain informed consent or document why informed consent is not required for this project (Module 3)
4. Describe ethical considerations and measures taken to protect human subjects (Module 3)

C. Measurement (Module 4)
1. Describe the instruments/surveys/tests and procedures you will use to measure the variables. If you select an existing instrument, be sure to provide information on strategies used to demonstrate reliability and validity (Module 2,5) on how they are scored, what the scores mean, who items were developed for, etc. Include a link or copy of any instrument you plan to use and explain how it is scored and whether there are any norms or cutoff scores.

D. Are there other ethical or political issues associated with this research as you have designed it? How will you address these issues? How you will address any cultural considerations, if appropriate (Module 3).

F. Analysis Plan: Describe all steps related to preparing and analyzing your data (Modules 9,11)

G. Limitations: Identify and discuss several methodological limitations.

IV. References

V. Appendices (include consent forms, measures, etc.)

Based on the definition of deviance, describe a time that you or someone else you know was deviant (within reason). Explain why this is deviant using the textbook definition of deviance.

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Post Details: Being Deviant Photo Shoot!

1) Through this discussion board post, we’ll grasp the concept of deviance as it occurs in our daily lives.

2) Check out chapter 6 on deviance. Also look at the chapter 6 powerpoint.

3) Be sure to explore Unit 6 which is on deviance. Be sure to view/read the recommended sources displayed on the Soft Chalk lecture, including the following:

3) Define deviance as it is defined in the Deviance 101 blog. Explain how you would use your understanding of deviance to explain the recovery facility in Macklemore visits the interagency recovery school.

4) Based on the definition of deviance, describe a time that you or someone else you know was deviant (within reason). Explain why this is deviant using the textbook definition of deviance.

5) Post a photo (your own, not from the internet) of the deviance you described.

6) Include in-text and reference page APA citations.

Attachments area

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What do you think are the most important issues for the Behavioural Intervention team to be aware of? What other information, not included in the description above, would be helpful to know? What explanation would you suggest for Zac’s apparent change of behaviour when starting school?

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4PSYC004W – Developmental Psychology

Assessment 2 – Case study:  Zac 9 years old.

Zac is a nine-year-old male who was referred for behavioural intervention treatment of ADHD. Zac lives with his parents and his sixteen-year-old sister and thirteen-year-old brother. At the first appointment, Zac’s parents reported that he exhibits restlessness and hyperactivity. He also was described as easily distracted, having difficulties listening and following instructions and had difficulties playing quietly. His parents said that he was always “jumpy.”

Background information

For much of Zac’s early life he was in the care of a local childminder. Zac’s mother returned to work when he was 4 months old, both parents having low-paid full-time work. The childminder was unregistered and cared for several other young children.  For the first few years of his life, Zac was quiet and undemanding, so spent much of his time in a baby chair in front of the television, while the childminder attended to the needs of the more demanding children.

When Zac was two, he spoke fewer words than children of a similar age and his pronunciation was very difficult for non-family members to understand. His parents brought him to the GP and on closer questioning he had <10 words of speech. Review of his Personal Child Health Record (red book) showed consistent growth along centile lines, and other developmental milestones were attained. In the consultation room he made reasonably good eye contact and was able to identify his nose and ears when asked. A referral to audiology was made and a hearing testing was performed. He had hearing thresholds of >40 dB (mild-to-moderate hearing loss).

He was actively observed for 3 months and then referred to an ear, nose, and throat consultant. With evidence of persistent conductive hearing loss, he was offered hearing aids or grommets, in keeping with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines. His parents elected for grommet insertion. On follow-up at 2 years, 6 months, his vocabulary had expanded to >100 words, and audiogram showed thresholds <20 dB in the normal range.

Since starting school, Zac’s energy and attempts to socialise with his peers increased. He is currently in year four of his local primary school. When he was seven, he was diagnosed with ADHD. According to his teacher, Zac showed no involvement in class assignments; he regularly disturbed class activities and behaved aggressively. This behaviour seemed to be getting more disruptive over time. The school asked the parents to see their GP and she referred Zac to a specialist who diagnosed ADHD and prescribed Ritalin. The drug apparently caused Zac to lose weight. At that point, his parents searched for an alternative for Ritalin and discovered a behavioural intervention program in which Zac’s parents were asked about his screen time habits. The parents reported that he had in his bedroom a PlayStation and a computer which he also used to play video games and watch TV. Along using these devices, Zac also multi-screened with his smartphone, occasionally using it for playing video games. Not very often, he also used virtual reality glasses. His parents reported that screens ‘quiet’ down Zac.

Zac was not interested in participating in any after-school activities. Thus, most of his after-school time was devoted to digital media use, which was estimated to be seven hours in weekday and more on weekends. Once, he played video games with his brother from 9 a.m. until 6 a.m. Zac’s weekday’s bedtime was usually around 11 p.m., and he was reportedly viewing screen close to bedtime.

Based on: Lissak, G., (2018) Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents: Literature review and case study, Environmental Research, Volume 164, Pages 149-157.

  1. What do you think are the most important issues for the Behavioural Intervention team to be aware of? (500 words)
  2. What other information, not included in the description above, would be helpful to know? (100)
  3. What explanation would you suggest for Zac’s apparent change of behaviour when starting school? (300 words)
  4. Apart from his hearing loss, what might account for the delay in Zac’s language development? (300 words)
  5. Would either Piaget or Vygotsky’s theory be able to provide insight into Zac’s cognitive development? (300 words)
  6. What possible support could the behavioural team put in place to address some of the issues raised in the case study? (500 words)

Support all your answers with evidence from the research literature and provide one combined reference list of all cited sources using the APA reference style.

Provide a brief description of each theory and integrate/synthesize theory with the examples you describe. Also address the impact of culture, race/ethnicity, gender, social economic status, sexual orientation, historical events, social movements, social or economic injustices, etc. on this individual’s development.

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Ecological Assessment Assignment (Paper)

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to complete an ecological assessment of an individual that demonstrates your understanding of human development theories as well as stage-based developmental tasks observed in human behavior across the life span. Through this assessment, you must demonstrate knowledge of relevant theories presented in this course. In this case, knowledge is demonstrated through a brief description of the theory as well as through your ability to integrate the theory with the examples you provide. Thus, it is not sufficient to just provide a description or definition of a theory or a description of an example of human behavior and development.
Instructor will be posting Grading Rubrics on Canvas for you to use while writing your paper.

Specifics
For this assignment, you can choose one of two options that are described below. The paper length should be 7 pages (excluding references, title page, and abstract), typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Please stay within the page limits—no exceptions. (Instructor will stop reading on page 7.) It should be clear, well organized, with no spelling or grammar errors.
No Clients (past or present) may be used for this assignment.
Note: Double-sided and/or poor ink papers will not be accepted or graded.
*The paper must also include a minimum of five empirically based references, not including the text, i.e., no review papers, book reviews, etc. to support your narrative.
References listed in the course bibliography of this syllabus do not count as references for this paper. APA format is required for references, a running head, abstract, etc.
Reminder: A title page, abstract, reference page, etc. does not count against your page limit of 7 pages.

Bio-Psycho-Social Time Line
The purpose of this option is to “bring home” the developmental theories and concepts learned in class by applying and relating them to a personal experience. Students will create a “bio- psycho-social” timeline that depicts significant experiences and notable milestones throughout your life or the life of a family member, partner, or significant other. I suggest focusing on two developmental periods of growth (two stages in accordance with Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory) for this paper rather than attempting to discuss all periods of development in your life or the life of the individual you are describing (of course, this could depend on the age of the individual you are writing about).
Also, please consider COVID-19 / post-Pandemic issues, concerns influencing development.
(1-3 above). Be sure to include the following in your report: first three parts of the assignment

The timeline should include a discussion of key developmental milestones and concepts as well as reflection of how the “events” from your timeline are explained theoretically. You will need to draw upon at least two different theories/concepts for understanding human development (i.e., Psychoanalytic Theory, Cognitive Development Theory, Social Learning Theories, Psychosocial Theory, Cultural Theory, Evolution Theory, Social Role Theory, Systems Theory, Attachment theory, etc.) to explain the developmental growth you describe in your paper.
Be sure to provide a brief description of each theory and integrate/synthesize theory with the examples you describe. Student should also address the impact of culture, race/ethnicity, gender, social economic status, sexual orientation, historical events, social movements, social or economic injustices, etc. on this individual’s development.