In this assignment, you will study the role of cultural and gender differences in psychological research. Using the Internet, research how cultural differences impact research. Interactions across environments, genders, and cultures are common in psychological research. Researchers must be competent about how subjects may perceive their actions and behaviors. Consider the following scenarios and comment […]

Case 3: Angela Angela is a 41-year-old African-American woman from Durham, NC. She has been smoking cigarettes for as long as she can remember. Lately, though, she has noticed that her friends have all quit and seem to be coming around less often. She figures their absence is due to the cigarette constantly, firmly planted […]

Week 8: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Psychopathology Medications Course Document: ADHD Stimulant Addiction Case Study: Junior Junior is a 14-year-old Hispanic boy of Mexican-American heritage. He lives with his parents in San Bernadino, CA. Junior’s parents (Diego and Francisca) both have successful careers and are very concerned that he should succeed in his […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, it is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises and Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in The Psychiatric Interview: Assessment and Diagnosis. Respond to at least one of your colleagues in the discussion forum before creating your assignment […]

As you review the assigned readings this week, think about which strengths-based treatment approach resonates with you. How does it align with what you have learned thus far about the etiology of addiction? Consider how you will integrate this knowledge into your toolbox in your efforts to become a clinician skilled in working with substance-related […]

As we have discovered in this module, language develops in a similar progression across cultures, including that of the deaf community. In this assignment, you will consider the importance of how language As we have discovered in this module, language develops in a similar progression across cultures, including that of the deaf community. In this […]

Research has shown that for most people, problems associated with addiction often begin during adolescence. The unique developmental processes of this stage put individuals at a higher risk for substance misuse and can have long-term detrimental effects on both substance and behavioral regulation. Research also indicates that challenging life experiences—such as abuse or traumatic loss—also […]

For this Assignment, select one of the case examples in the Learning Resources Identify the major symptoms of depression and consider antidepressant medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe to treat the symptoms. Consider the role of the counselor in supporting the psychiatrist’s recommendations in the initial stages of psychopharmacological medication management. Finally, think about issues […]

The process of enculturation in the United States starts with a child learning by interacting with the mother and other members of the family unit. In addition, some children are influenced by members outside the home. However, it is not until the child enters preschool or kindergarten that he or she spends most of the […]

When conducting forensic assessments, it is important for forensic mental health professionals to have a thorough understanding of the following: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Including 2010 Amendments Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology: Adopted by APA Council of Representatives Ethical issues are commonly present when completing forensic assessments. Read the scenario below […]