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PSY 270 Entire Course (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES
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Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix B PSY 270
Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 PSY 270 Week 2 Checkpoint
Models of Abnormality Appendix C PSY 270 Week 2
Assignment Clinical Assessment PSY 270 Week 3
Checkpoint Stress Disorders Appendix D PSY 270
Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2 PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint
Suicide Appendix E PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint
Clinical Interview Questions
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PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods
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Methods Resource Appendix B Complete the chart
found in Appendix B. Post your completed chart as
an attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP) FOR MORE
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Questions No single definition of psychological
abnormality has been completely accepted by the
psychological community. Many of the definitions
include common features, known as the four Ds.
What are the four Ds? Briefly describe each one.
How may culture determine what is considered
abnormal? Cite specific examples. There are
currently several trends in the treatment of
psychological disorders, including the
following The use of psychotropic
medications Deinstitutionalization and outpatient
care for those with severe psychological
problems Prevention programs and positive
psychology
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PSY 270 Week 2 Assignment Clinical Assessment
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Assignment Clinical Week Two Assessment Mr.
and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted
daughter, Clara, to see Dr. Mason, a
psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr.
Mason, but did not smile and kept her gaze down
as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next
to Clara and began explaining their concerns.
They described Clara as a quiet child who has
recently begun throwing temper tantrums, during
which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating
patterns have changed, and she no longer wants to
go to preschool. Create a brief response to each
of the following questions What other
information would you like to learn during the
interview with the family? What questions would
you ask?
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PSY 270 Week 2 Checkpoint Models of Abnormality
Appendix C (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT
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Abnormality Resource Appendix C Complete the
activity in Appendix C. Post your completed chart
as an attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 3 Checkpoint Stress Disorders
Appendix D (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT
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Disorders Resource Appendix D Answer the
questions found in Appendix D. Post your
responses as an attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP) FOR MORE
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Questions Surveys suggest that up to 4 of the
U.S. population suffers from generalized anxiety
disorder. How are anxiety disorders viewed by
various psychological perspectives such as
psychodynamic, biological, cognitive, and
humanistic? With which perspective do you most
agree? With which do you least agree? Explain
your answers. How do phobias differ from fears?
What types of phobias affect a persons ability
to function normally in society? How is his or
her ability to function in society affected? What
may cause a person to develop a phobia?
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PSY 270 Week 4 Assignment Depression Paper
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Assignment Depression Paper Many people become
depressed at some point in their lives, but when
these feelings interfere with an individuals
ability to live a normal life and persist for an
extended period, the individual should seek
professional help. Some individuals not only
experience depression but also extreme highs,
known as mania, making it more difficult to live
a normal, productive life. Write a 700- to
1,050-word paper outlining the differences
between unipolar and bipolar disorders. Address
the underlying causes of unipolar and bipolar
disorders. What symptoms would indicate that an
individual may be suffering from a unipolar or
bipolar disorder? What treatments are available
for individuals who suffer from unipolar or
bipolar disorders?
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PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Clinical Interview
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www.psy270assist.com CheckPoint Clinical
Interview Questions The questions you develop in
this weeks CheckPoint will be used in your final
project. Once you receive feedback on these ten
questions, make any necessary revisions and save
a copy of these questions to be turned in Week
Nine. Resource Clinical Interview section on
pp. 6971 of Fundamentals of Abnormal
Psychology Review the information on clinical
interviews on pp. 6971.
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PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Suicide Appendix E
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CheckPoint Suicide Resource Appendix E and
the Suicide Rates by Age Group article Answer the
questions in Appendix E. Post your answers as an
attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 5 Checkpoint Substance Abuse
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CheckPoint Substance Abuse Review the various
responses from the clusters in Discussion
Question 2. Respond to the following In
Discussion Question 2, you examined the various
viewpoints on causes and treatments for substance
abuse. With which viewpoint or viewpoints do you
agree most? Why? Provide specific examples of
causal factors and treatments outlined by the
respective theoretical viewpoints.
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PSY 270 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP) FOR MORE
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Questions Anorexia and bulimia are serious
problems with devastating effects. Both are
eating disorders, but each has distinct
characteristics. What are some differences
between these two disorders? How do these
disorders affect the people who suffer from them?
What leads a person to become either anorexic or
bulimic? Are the causes internal, external, or
both? Explain your answers.
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PSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia
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www.psy270assist.com Assignment Schizophrenia
Presentation You are considered an expert in
your field and your supervisor has asked you to
speak at an upcoming symposium addressing several
topics of abnormal psychology. Your presentation
must outline the symptoms, treatments, and
popularly held views of schizophrenia. Create an
8- to 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation that includes an introduction and a
conclusion. Address the following in your
presentation What are the symptoms of
schizophrenia?
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PSY 270 Week 6 Checkpoint Mind Over Matter
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CheckPoint Mind Over Matter Resource A Matter
Over Mind article Review the Electronic Reserve
Readings for Week Five, located on the student
Web site. In your reading, A Matter Over Mind,
the author presents the case of a young man who
shoots and kills a police officer. The case
argues a defendants constitutional right to use
the insanity defense and the amount of leeway
provided to prosecutors. What is the difference
between mental illness and insanity? (Hint What
is the important second prong of the McNaughten
rule?)
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PSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and Mental
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and Mental Retardation Resource Appendix
F Answer the questions in Appendix F. Post your
answers as an attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP) FOR MORE
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Discussion Questions Children, like adults,
experience depression and anxiety. How do the
experiences of children who feel anxiety or
depression compare to those of adults who feel
anxiety or depression? Explain your answers.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
is a growing concern in the United States. How
does ADHD differ from disruptive behavior
disorder? How might these two disorders affect a
classroom? Do you believe doctors overprescribe
medication for ADHD? Explain your answer.
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PSY 270 Week 8 Assignment DSM-IV Evaluation
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Evaluation Resource Appendix H Complete
Appendix H. Format your paper according to APA
standards. Post your assignment as a 350- to
700-word attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 8 Checkpoint DSM-IV Problems
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Problems Resource Appendix G Complete Appendix
G. Post your answers as an attachment.
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PSY 270 Week 9 Capstone DQ (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES
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Question Psychology has many applications in our
lives, both professionally and personally. How
might having a background in psychology help you
in your professional life? How might it help you
in your personal life?
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PSY 270 Week 9 Final Project Psychological
Disorder Analysis (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT
www.psy270assist.com Final Project
Psychological Disorder Analysis Marla is a
42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the
mental health clinic complaining of having
trouble sleeping, feeling "jumpy all of the
time," and experiencing an inability to
concentrate. These symptoms are causing problems
for her at work, where she is an accountant.
Resources Appendix A, Fundamentals of Abnormal
Psychology, and the Faces of Abnormal Psychology
Interactive application at the McGraw Hill Higher
Education Web site Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word
paper analyzing Marlas disorder.
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