The personality disorder

Briefly describe the personality disorder you selected, including the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Explain a therapeutic approach and a modality you might use to treat a client presenting with this disorder. Explain why you selected the approach and modality, justifying their appropriateness.

 

Discuss how the concept of health has changed over time

Discuss how the concept of health has changed over time. Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being. How has health promotion changed over time? Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?

A Counseling Skills Experiment

A Counseling Skills Experiment As with all new skills, time and practice make a difference. The micro-skills used in counseling are no different. Practicing skills even in social conversation offers insight into the effects of applying these skills so that you can use them intentionally in counseling. Intentionally use one of this week’s micro-skills ( attending skills, encouragers, a reflection of content, or reflection of feelings ) in a social conversation with a friend or co-worker. In 3 or 4 paragraphs describe what happened and identify the impact that using this micro-skill had upon the interaction. Be specific.

The symptoms that comprise autistic disorder

Your 4-year-old nephew has been diagnosed with autism. Your dad doesn’t understand what that means. Explain to your dad the symptoms that comprise autistic disorder, and assess the potential for the treatment of autism. Next, your mom blames your brother, saying he’s too permissive and doesn’t give your nephew enough affection. Include in your essay an explanation to your mom why it is no longer believed that parenting plays a role in autism.

2.  Your 13-year-old sister has been diagnosed with ADHD. Your grandmother has no idea what that means, but she is very worried—she has heard that kids who get diagnosed with this disorder get put in “dumb” classes. Describe to your grandmother the symptoms of ADHD and assess the potential for treatment. In your essay be sure to explain to your grandmother the main concern for children diagnosed with ADHD, and evaluate ways that this concern may be addressed.

Ethical dilemma involving sexuality

In one paragraph, describe a counseling session with an ethical dilemma involving sexuality. In three paragraphs, write a description detailing how a counselor could handle this moral dilemma. Include the need for multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills in order to address the situation correctly. Be sure to cite the ACA Code of Ethics [PDF] in your response.

Weaknesses in human memory

Provide a brief critique of the experiment and its application to the real world. You should be sure to discuss any problems with the methodology of the experiment or any problems with the interpretations of the results. Additionally, consider how the findings of the study can be applied to real-world issues. How could findings from the experiment be applied to develop policies or procedures to improve human memory in different professional settings? What strengths or weaknesses in human memory do the experiments highlight that would be important for professional disciplines?

The psychodynamic perspective on personality development

Describe the assumptions of the psychodynamic perspective on personality development. Make sure you discuss the id, ego, and superego and the levels of consciousness. Discuss the contributions of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers to personality development. Lastly, describe the Big Five factors and discuss and explain how someone may be high and/or low on each of the five factors

The nature and purpose of education

John Dewey has had a profound impact on Western education. His theories on the nature and purpose of education have shaped not only the American educational system but other Western Schools of education.

  • Explain what Dewey considered to be the purpose(s) of education
  • Analyze at least three principles of Dewey’s philosophy and their influence on education
  • Assess how these principles align with the principles of an IB education

Changes in life span and developmental theory

The past two decades have brought forth many changes in life span and developmental theory. How have things changed in terms of feminist theory, patriarchy/gender expectations, social class, and economically fragile families? How have those changes influenced the way you see things within your own family system?

Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development

Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Who had a better theory of human development: Erikson or Piaget? Please offer detail to explain your choice. What tips would you give to someone who has just suffered a major loss, now that you know the stages of grief?