PSY 410 Abnormal Psychology Entire Course

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PSY 410 Abnormal Psychology Entire Course

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PSY 410 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

According to Hansell and Damour (2008), what six core concepts continue to shape the field of abnormal psychology? What is the purpose of these concepts? What role do they play in understanding abnormal psychology and mental illness?

PSY 410 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 In this class, we will be exploring different possible etiologies (causes) for many different mental illnesses. We will also explore factors that can influence (in a positive or negative manner) a mental illness that already exists. In doing so, we must first understand the basic categories.

Please address each question thoroughly.

·         What is the psychosocial theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?

·         What is the biological/medical theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?

·         What is the sociocultural theoretical model? How does it relate to the development of the field of abnormal psychology?

                                                                                                                                                                 

PSY 410 Abnormal Psychology Entire Course

PSY 410 week 1 Individual Assignment Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology Paper
  1. 1.      Individual Assignment: Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology

 

  • Prepare a 900- to 1,500-word paper in which you examine the field of abnormal psychology.  Address the following items:
  • o   Briefly examine the origins of abnormal psychology.  Include challenges to defining and classifying normal and abnormal behavior.
  • o   Provide a brief overview of how abnormal psychology has evolved into a scientific discipline.
  • o   Briefly analyze the psychosocial, biological/medical, and sociocultural theoretical models related to the development of abnormal psychology.

 

  • Format your paper according to APA standards

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PSY 410 Week 2 Discussion Question 1

The Somatoform Disorders consist of: Somatization Disorder, Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder, Conversion Disorder, Pain Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Somatoform Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Choose two of these Somatoform Disorders; describe both disorders and compare and contrast them. You may include information on etiology as well as treatment.

PSY 410 Week 2 Discussion Question 2

Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder) is complicated disorder that involves the development of different personalities through dissociated mental states. What does the research state about the origins of this disorder? How is this disorder most appropriately treated? (Consider the types of treatment and who is most qualified to provide this/these type(s) of treatment(s)).

PSY 410 week 2 Team Assignment Anxiety, Mood Affective Paper

  1. 2.      Learning Team Assignment: Anxiety, Mood/Affective, Dissociative/Somatoform Paper

 

 

  • Prepare a  1,050 to 1,500-word paper in which you analyze the biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of any two disorders covered in this week’s readings. 1) Provide a definition of the disorder and the DSM-IV symptom criteria 2) various/possible etiologies (consider bio/psych/socialcultural factors) 3) various possible treatments (consider bio/psycho/socialcultural factors)

Format your paper according to APA standards.

 

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PSY 410 Week 3 Discussion Question 1

You have probably noticed there are many disorder that have similar and/or overlapping symptoms. Making a differential diagnosis requires that you rule out competing diagnoses that are very similar. Often times, Anorexia and Bulimia can be confused, particularly when you consider there are subtypes of Anorexia. How would you differentiate between Bulimia and the different subtypes of Anorexia? If you were interviewing the patient, what questions would you want to be sure to ask?

 

PSY 410 Week 3 Discussion Question 2

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Please choose 2 Personality disorders to discuss.

What is the etiology (cause of):

1. Borderline Personality Disorder
2. Antisocial Personality Disorder
3. Histrionic Personality Disorder
4. Avoidant Personality Disorder
5. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Please consider biological, social, psychological (cognitive and emotional), and cultural factors in your analysis of this question

 

PSY 410 week 3 Team Assignment Eating, Substance Abuse Disorders

Learning Team Assignment Prepare a  1,050 to 1,500-word paper in which you analyze the biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of any two disorders covered in this week’s readings. 1) Provide a definition of the disorder and the DSM-IV symptom criteria 2) various/possible etiologies (consider bio/psych/socialcultural factors) 3) various possible treatments (consider bio/psycho/socialcultural factors)

  • Format your paper according to APA standards.

 

 

 

PSY 410 Week 4 Discussion Question 1

There has been a significant increase in the rate of diagnosis of ADHD. How is ADHD properly diagnosed? What other disorders need to be ruled out when considering a diagnosis of ADHD?

PSY 410 Week 4 Discussion Question 2


The rates of dementia diagnoses are on the rise for several different types of dementia. What are the reasons for this increase? Alzheimer’s Disease, a type of dementia, can be diagnosed by physicians or psychologists. How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? 

PSY 410 week 4 Team Assignment Schizophrenia and Psychosis and Lifespan Development Paper

Learning Team Assignment:

Prepare a  1,050 to 1,500-word paper in which you analyze the biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of any two disorders covered in this week’s readings. 1) Provide a definition of the disorder and the DSM-IV symptom criteria 2) various/possible etiologies (consider bio/psych/socialcultural factors) 3) various possible treatments (consider bio/psycho/socialcultural factors)

Format your paper according to APA standards.

 

 

 

PSY 410 Week 5 Discussion Question 1

How are education and training different among various mental health professionals (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Counselor, and Social Worker)?

What does scope of practice mean? How is it relevant to competency and type of care provided?

 

PSY 410 Week 5 Discussion Question 2

A majority of this course has focused on negative mental health conditions.  In your Week Five readings there is a chapter dedicated to positive mental health.  One of the statements made in this chapter is that “You are responsible for your own happiness.”  How do you feel about this statement?  Do you believe that it is true? 

 

PSY 410 week 5 Individual Assignment Practical Applications Paper

  1. 3.      Individual Assignment: Practical Applications Paper

 

  • Prepare a 1,050- 1,500 word paper, in which you analyze the application of abnormal psychology. Address the following in your paper:

 

  • o   Identify two licensed professions that you are interested in learning more about in the field of abnormal psychology such as psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and pastoral counselors.
  • o   Discuss the practice/clinical work of each of these professions (i.e., the type of work they do, type of clients/patients they see, type of treatment they provide).
  • o   Identify the educational and licensure requirements for both professions you have chosen. The license requirements will vary for each state, therefore, identify the licensure requirements for your current state of residence or the state you would like to practice in. You may use the state’s Psychologist licensing board website as a source. This is the only web site you are allowed to use as a source in your paper.  If you need assistance in locating your state’s Psychologist licensing board website, please ask the instructor for assistance.
  • o   Analyze the legal and ethical issues related to licensed and unlicensed professionals in the field of abnormal psychology.