Entries by Daphne Hanson

Chief complaint of insomnia

Reflect on the case study excerpt below and consider the therapy approaches to assess, diagnose, and treat the patient’s health needs.  Case: An elderly widow who just lost her spouse. Subjective: A patient presents to your primary care office today with chief complaint of insomnia. Patient is 75 YO with PMH of DM, HTN, and […]

The Importance of effective communication in radiography and its impact on patients with long term illness Radiographers must possess effective communication skills to minimize any anxiety the patient may be experiencing and to provide the patient with the information that they need. What is communication in radiography? Written communication in radiography is primarily the use of investigation request cards and case notes. With the advent of a computerised imaging system there is an increasing reli

The Importance of effective communication in radiography and its impact on patients with long term illness Radiographers must possess effective communication skills to minimize any anxiety the patient may be experiencing and to provide the patient with the information that they need. What is communication in radiography? Written communication in radiography is primarily the use of investigation request […]

Goals of psychodynamic therapy

The main goals of psychodynamic therapy are to (1) enhance the client’s self-awareness and (2) foster understanding of the client’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in relation to their past experiences, especially his or her experiences as a child (Haggerty, 2016). What is a dynamic approach in therapy? Brief dynamic therapy is a time-efficient treatment in which […]

The development of assessment in counseling

Identify one historical event or development and discuss ways it has impacted the development of assessment in counseling. Distinguish between formal and informal assessment and explain how the historical event you selected might influence your use of formal and informal assessments in your future counseling practice. Then, describe one way you might use informal assessments […]

How does Cognitive Approach Therapy impact Coaching Psychology

How does Cognitive Approach Therapy impact Coaching Psychology within Diverse Cultures of a team? Can CBT be used with diverse populations? CBT has been adapted for various ethnic minority groups in the West and local populations in non-Western cultures through a series of steps and using mixed-methods research. Only minor adjustments are required in CBT. Is […]

Describe the effect of oral language on decoding

Describe the effect of oral language on decoding, reading comprehension, and written expression. In addition, describe communicative strategies that teachers can use to improve Raymond’s reading and written expression skills. The answer should include: 1. A discussion with examples about how oral language affects decoding, reading comprehension, and written expression.    

Sigmund Freud’s contributions to psychology

What were Sigmund Freud’s contributions to psychology and how has it evolved to today? Freud was the founder of psychoanalysis and introduced influential theories such as his ideas of the conscious and unconscious; the id, ego, and superego; dream interpretation; and psychosexual development. How influential is Freud in today’s society? Others developed theories that reflected […]

Algorithmic filtering and personalization

Algorithmic filtering and personalization (e.g., targeted advertising, recommender systems, customized news feeds on social media) are helpful tools that allow people to navigate overwhelming information online. However, they are not without problems. Which of the following is not associated with algorithmic filtering and personalization? Increased exposure to diverse perspectivesCreation of “filter bubbles”, where an individual’s […]