PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp

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2. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Entire Course PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 1 Abnormal Theories For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Abnormal Theories Select two of the following theories of abnormal behavior: a. Biological perspective b. Psychodynamic perspective c. Behavioral perspective • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 1 Abnormal Theories • PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 2 Psycho-Physiological Disorders • PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 1 Anxiety Disorders • PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 2 Dependency Issues

3. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 2 Psycho-Physiological Disorders PSY 303 Week 2 Assignment Case Study Robert Jones For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Case Study: Robert Jones Review the “Robert Jones “case study from Chapter 4 of your course text. Review the diagnosis of the case, using the five axis of the DSM-IV-TR, which are provided for you in Part I. Write a justification of the diagnoses as outlined in Part II and a case formulation as outlined in Part III. • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Psycho-Physiological Disorders • Psycho-physiological disorders are categorized in the DSM-IV-TR under mental disturbances that arise from psychological dysfunction, existing disorders or other difficulties manifested through physical symptoms. These physical symptoms, however, cannot be traced back to any serious physical disease or origin, nor are they under the conscious control of the patient.

4. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 1 Anxiety Disorders PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 2 Dependency Issues For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Dependency Issues In the DSM-IV-TR, substance-related disorders are divided into depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines), stimulants (amphetamine, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine), opiates (heroin, codeine, and morphine), and hallucinogens (marijuana and LSD). Specific diagnoses are further categorized as substance dependence, substance abuse, substance intoxication, and substance withdrawal. • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Anxiety Disorders • Review the video, The Anxiety Spectrum, in Chapter 3.1 of your course text. Summarize Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as described in the video. Provide an example of a GAD and a phobic disorder based on your reading and the video. Compare and contrast the GAD with the phobic disorder and address how avoidance behaviors are manifested differently in each.

5. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 3 Assignment Suicide Risks PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 1 Dissociative Disorders For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Dissociative Disorders There are four dissociative disorders: Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fugue, Depersonalization Disorder and the Dissociative Identity Disorder. These disturbances are characterized by profound alterations of consciousness and memory. A person’s sense of identity and his/her perception of reality are impaired. • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Suicide Risks • Depression is a major risk factor for suicide. The deep despair and hopelessness that is associated with depression often makes suicide seem like the only way to escape the pain. Thoughts of death or suicide are a serious symptom of depression.

6. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 2 Depression PSY 303 Week 4 DQ 1 Schizophrenia For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder. It can affect the ability to think clearly, manage feelings, make decisions, and relate to other people. • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Depression • The causes or etiology of depression are varied and include physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Depression is a whole-body disorder that affects many levels of your being, including: the body, nervous system, thoughts, moods, feelings and behavior.

7. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 4 DQ 2 Sleep Eating and Antisocial Disorders PSY 303 Week 5 Assignment Final Paper For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Final Paper For your Final Paper, select one of the following disorders to investigate: 1. Repressed memories 2. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Sleep/Eating and Antisocial Disorders • For this discussion, select one of the following options: • Option A: People with antisocial personality disorder typically have no regard for right and wrong. They may often violate the law and the rights of others. They will lie, behave violently, and have abused drugs and alcohol. In your own words, describe the basic features of antisocial personality disorder. Explain why psychotherapy with this population is so likely to fail. Develop a short case (not covered in the course reading) of an individual with antisocial personality disorder to illustrate your point.

8. PSY 303 Empower Learning/ indigohelp ABS 200 Educational Tutor/ indigohelp PSY 303 Week 5 DQ 1 Brian's Case PSY 303 Week 5 DQ 2 Sexual and Cognitive Disorders For more classes visit www.indigohelp.com Sexual and Cognitive Disorders For this discussion, you can write about a sexual disorder or a cognitive disorder. Select one of the following options: Option A: Paraphilia is a condition involving sex fetishes where sexual arousal and gratification depend on fantasizing about, and engaging in, sexual behavior that is atypical and extreme. Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia. What do all paraphilias have in common? Based on research, why do researchers suggest one’s gender and/or culture may influence this disorder? • For more classes visit • www.indigohelp.com • Brian's Case • Children have been thought not to suffer from mental and emotional disorders. Studies have indicated that children do suffer from illnesses such as learning and conduct disorders, substance abuse. Conditions such as autism, depression, and suicide are common in our youth population.

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