Question #1 This is a 2 part essay question. In total, the answer should consist of at least 350 words. A. Briefly summarize the facts, issue, holding and reasoning in Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health. B. Do you believe that the Constitution adequately protects the right to privacy? If so, what aspects of privacy […]

ü Summaries must be one page each, single spaced with 1 inch margins, size 12 font, Arial or Times New Roman ü Each summary must be based on a current scholarly journal article That is pertinent to your behavior change. ü The journal article must be at least 4 pages in length and ü A PDF copy of the article must be […]

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical Assessments have not […]

A 56-year-old patient with newly diagnosed stage I hypertension has been referred to you for counseling regarding lifestyle modifications. He is married, with four children––two in high school, two in college. His job as a senior vice-president for a major retail chain requires that he work long hours and frequently eat at restaurants. He smokes […]

Treatment programs cannot always be 100% effective, and many substance abusers relapse into drug abuse after days, months, or even years of sobriety. With the marginal success of treatment programs, it is even more important that people never start using drugs. As such, prevention strategies are of utmost importance. Review the case study. Using your […]

For many beginning psychologists, one of the most difficult topics to broach with a client is the topic of sex: sexual behavior, sexual identity, or sexual problems. By using professional sensitivity and consideration of other personal factors such as cultural awareness and client privacy, psychologists may produce a comfortable environment in which to lead the […]

A 38-year-old woman presents to the office with complaints of weight loss, fatigue, and insomnia of 3-month duration. She reports that she has been feeling gradually more tired and staying up late at night because she can’t sleep. She does not feel that she is doing as well in her occupation as a secretary and […]

This case study is a composite of actual situations. Marianne, who is American, and Ken Shimizu, who is Japanese, have worked in Tokyo for over 30 years as Methodist missionaries. They have annual furloughs and occasional sabbaticals, during which they visit relatives and sponsoring organizations and engage in continuing education in the United States. They […]

Tom is a 38-year-old factory worker who entered a treatment center after being arrested for drinking and driving. His attorney has suggested that he quit drinking and enter treatment, at least until his trial, which is scheduled in 2 months. Tom does not anticipate serving jail time, but he believes that treatment could strengthen his […]

A 52-year-old man complained of pain and cramping in his right calf caused by walking two blocks. The pain was relieved with cessation of activity. The pain had been increasing in frequency and intensity. Physical examination findings were essentially normal except for decreased hair on the right leg. The patient’s popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior […]