Sharing circle

Sharing Circle

After the due date/time for the individual response, return to the discussion board to begin the Sharing Circle. You’ll begin this by taking the time to carefully read and consider each of your peers’ Individual Responses. The specific questions and guidelines for participating in the SC are listed below. The SC is an on-going discussion that will continue from Wednesday night to Sunday night when the week is over. All SC posts must follow these guidelines:

  • Create one SC post for each peer in your group
  • Will focus on the specific questions provided
  • Will be about 100 words in length
  • Will be a response that is thoughtful, respectful, but challenging
  • Upload the reaction posts by replying to each peer’s Individual Response

As a classroom courtesy and to work toward earning full credit for the Writing Circle, take some time at the very end of the week to give short replies of acknowledgement and thanks to your peers who have posted to your individual response and joined you in conversation.

Sharing Circle

  • Read the Individual Responses of those in your peer group.
  • Reading others’ writing often leads us to ask questions. What point does your peer make that raises a question for you? Address that question with your peer. As part of your conversation, discuss possible answers to the question that may lead to a better understanding of the topic of the assigned material.
  • Discuss briefly in your conversation one idea in your individual response that differs from the ideas of your peer.

Case study of Abraham Lincoln

I need a 8-10 page paper in APA format detailing Abraham Lincoln. be the “investigating researcher” who will explain the behavioral path of Abraham Lincoln. This will include using the psychology theories you have learned to explain the many influences involved with guiding individual’s life, and outcome benchmarks of the person’s life. Your theory descriptions can come from your textbook or from credible online/hard-copy sources. Additionally, as a good researcher would do, this project will include a section on ethical concerns of limitations and biases. This aspect reaches back to research and the types of research used in an investigation. This includes looking at the type of data or information a biography presents; qualitative in nature as opposed to quantitative, ethical concerns regarding collecting the data or information, and human biases of telling the story accurately. You may have read a biography in the past that you can reference, or you can find short biographies online depicting the life of the person selected for this project. You can use one in-depth source for your biography, or find many short biographies to complete it.

Task group for intervention.

As a clinical social worker, it is important to understand group typology in order to choose the appropriate group method for a specific population or problem. Each type of group has its own approach and purpose. Two of the more frequently used types of groups are task groups and intervention groups.

For this Assignment, review the “Cortez Multimedia” case study, and identify a target behavior or issue that needs to be ameliorated, decreased, or increased. In a 2- to 4-page report, complete the following:

Choose either a treatment group or task group as your intervention for Paula Cortez.

Identify the model of treatment group (i.e., support, education, teams, or treatment conferences).

Using the typologies described in the Toseland & Rivas (2017) piece, describe the characteristics of your group. For instance, if you choose a treatment group that is a support group, what would be the purpose, leadership, focus, bond, composition, and communication?

Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.

Reference: Please Use the Following

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

  • Chapter 11, “Task Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 336-363)
  • Chapter 12, “Task Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 364–395
  • Himalhoch, S., Medoff, D. R., & Oyeniyi, G. (2007). Efficacy of group psychotherapy to reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 21(10), 732–739.
  • Lasky, G. B., & Riva, M. T. (2006). Confidentiality and privileged communication in group psychotherapy. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56(4), 455–47

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

  • Chapter 1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–42)
  • Chapter 2, “Historical and Theoretical Developments” (pp. 45–66)

Identify type of test battery, diagnostic impression, interview, questions, recomendations for psychological evaluation

Referral Question:

Samantha, a 15-year-old female adolescent, was referred by her parents for a psychological evaluation. Their main concerns regarding Samantha include the fact that she has been having difficulty focusing and maintaining her attention at home and at school (as reported by teachers), that she is failing her academic course-load, is having difficulty sleeping, is withdrawing from family and friends, appears sad and hopeless more days than not, and does not want to eat. They indicate that she has struggled with attention issues for as long as they can remember and that the other symptoms are more recent, starting around 6 months ago when she transitioned to a new school. They would like clarity on her diagnoses and recommendations for the home and academic settings.

  • Identify questions/main areas that you would want answered by the parents and child in the interview process. Would you utilize a structured/unstructuredinterview?
  • Identify the test battery that you would complete with this child in an evaluation:
  • What types of behaviors might you expect to see during testing with Samantha?
  • Provide a preliminary diagnostic impression (will not be graded on right/wrong) with support.
  • Identify four recommendations you would make to improve her home/social/emotional functioning and another three recommendations to help improve her functioning in the academic setting.
  • Intelligence test
  • Achievement test
  • Rating scales – who would complete the rating scales?
  • Projective test
  • Personality test

Please support your choice of test with evidence/reasoning for its use in this case.

Please identify any scales you would expect to be elevated on the rating scales or specific trends you would expect to become apparent on her testing results (e.g., high scores on the hyperactive scale, slow processing speed, anxious themes on a sentence completion test).

APA FORMAT 4 or more pages in-test citations

biopsych neurotransmissions

WRITING PROMPT

Psychologists have described the human nervous system as the communication and control center for the body. The nervous system allows us to take in information from the environment, communicate the information to different parts of the body, and coordinate the body’s response. The nervous system itself is made up of neurons, or nerve cells, that communicate with each other by receiving and transmitting electrochemical signals, called neurotransmission. All human behavior is made possible by the activity of individual neurons working together in the nervous system. Think about a simple action you do every day, like answering your phone. When you perform this routine act, what are the individual neurons in your nervous system doing to make it possible?

Research paper about a Medical field in a Social Work 8 Pages

First, I will need 6 sentences for each source which it can be 2 pages (one book or e-book and three articles) to be Annotated Bibliography by Tomorrow Tuesday September,18 At 8:00 Pm and the whole research paper in 23 days.

  • What is an Annotated Bibliography?
    • A bibliography is a list of reference materials that you have used for researching a topic. In APA format it is called “References.” Your bibliography should include at least one book and three scholarly articles.
  • What is the purpose of an Annotated Bibliography?
    • Provides preparation for the research term paper by familiarizing the writer with the current research, trends, and themes related to the topic. Exposes the writer to different resources to assist in analysis and critical thinking.
  • Writing an Annotated Bibliography
    • Write an Annotated Bibliography for each of the 4 references; this will include one book and three scholarly articles.

Each annotated reference should include these three parts:

A Summary of the main arguments and points of the reference

An Assessment and Evaluation of the reference – Is this a reliable, objective resource? Be sure to explain your point of view.

A Reflection on how this resource will help you write your research paper (Example: How will it help you understand the field of service? Does the information help cover the topic headings on pages 4-5 of this document?)

Second I will need 6 pages for my whole research paper

Part I: Annotated Bibliography due on Tuesday, February 27, submitted through VeriCite on Canvas. (10% of final grade)

Part II: Completed Scholarly Research Term Paper due on Thursday, April 26, 2018, submitted through VeriCite on Canvas. (25% of final grade)

The Research Term Paper Assignment

Social Work class requires all students to write a 6 page scholarly research term paper on a field of service in the social work profession, in American Psychological Association (APA) format.

What are the Objectives of the Assignment (Student Learning Outcomes)?

  1. To assure that each student by the end of the semester will be able to demonstrate the ability to research, interpret, and report information related to a specific field of social work practice, in grammatically correct APA (American Psychological Association) format. These skills are essential in social work education.
  2. Acquire knowledge and gain insight into a specific field of social work service
  3. Gain an understanding of the values and ethics that impact social workers in this field
  4. Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of how to consult and utilize research evidence to inform ongoing policy and practice
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and application of APA format
    Topic Headings for the Literature Review

    • Define the field of service
    • Why does this field of service interest you? (2 paragraph maximum)
    • Drawing from the literature, describe in detail the following:
    1. What is the target population? (Who are the clients in need of service? Include information regarding the age ranges, gender, and socioeconomic status)
    2. What are the practice methods that social workers use in this field? Indicate micro and/or macro practice methods.
    3. What is the role of the social worker in this field?

    Part II of the Research Term Paper

    Topic Headings for the Field of Service

    1. What are the presenting problems in this field of service?
    2. What are the barriers to service for the target population?
    3. What are the individual and environmental/societal causes of problems?
    4. What are the values and ethical issues for social workers? What ethical and/or value dilemmas do social workers face in this field of service?
    5. What is the anticipated income for social workers in this field of service?
    6. What is your personal assessment of your continued interest in the field of service?

    VII. Guidelines for the Research Term Paper Assignment (See “Example Research Paper” located on Canvas within “Files”).General Information

    • The research term paper should be 6 pages in length and divided in two parts. Part 2 should include Part 1 of the research paper.
    • The bibliography and cover page are not included in the length of the paper.
    • The research paper should include an abstract.
    • Part I is the literature review and should be 4 to 4½ pages in length.
    • Part II relates to the field of service and should be 3 to 4 pages in length.
    • Content must be accurate and conclusions must be adequately supported by scholarly research. This is not an opinion paper.
    • Grammar and syntax: Sentences should convey meaning clearly and should be grammatically correct with appropriate punctuation in place. Spelling should be correct.
    1. Use APA Formatting (American Psychological Association)
      1. Please consult the APA Style Essentials for general document guidelines such as the title page, abstract, body of the paper, text citations and quotations, and references (located in Canvas under “Files”)
      2. A sample APA Format paper is available in Canvas under “Files.”
    2. The Bibliography or “References” Section
      1. There will be one “References” section for both parts of the paper, located at the endof the paper, in APA format. A sample APA format “References” page is available with a sample APA format paper located in Canvas under “Files.”
    3. Bibliography Attachments: For the final draft of the research paper, attach the first page of each journal article, showing the page where the research was obtained. For the book, include a copy of one of the pages that has a direct quotation or the first page of the referenced chapter.
    4. Be sure to attach the required documents to the research paper before you submit the paper to SafeAssign. You may not be successful attaching additional documents once you have submitted.

Reflective Journal 5

Day 1: How did the events of 9/11 shape your attitudes towards immigrants, war and/or Muslims? If you do not remember the events of 9/11 then how did it shape your family members views regarding these topics?

Day 2: Muslim is a religious label and does not pertain to race. yet the line between racism & religious discrimination is often blurred. How comfortable or uncomfortable are you with people of a different religious belief than yourself? Why or why not?

Day 3: Find someone who has very different attitudes than yourself on buzz topics like race or same sex marriage. Ask them how they believe that their attitudes on these issues were formed.

Day 4: Spend some time researching positive facts or videos about a group that you have previously had negative attitudes about. Did the new information change the way that you viewed the particular group?

Day 5: How do your attitudes impact or shape your behavior? For example, if you have negative attitudes towards someone or something then how does this shape how you behave towards that person or experience?

history paper

What steps did boarding schools and missionaries take to assimilate Native American children and how did these efforts affect the children? Use the lecture, readings, and videos to help you understand the historical context of the primary sources, but base your prompt answer/argument and the bulk of your paper on information found in the required primary sources. Papers must be 1.5 pages in length and should follow standard formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins). Do not use outside sources! NO PLAGIARISM PLEASE

Developmental Psychopathology Case Study Essay

Read the Case Study for “Johnny” and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17 form completed by the mother (attached). Consider the following when reviewing the form:

  1. What information do you gather from the data in this instrument?
  2. What will you do next—based on the information from the Level 1 Measure?

Utilize the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17 measure to differentiate between issues associated with typical childhood behaviors and clinically-significant psychiatric phenomena (psychopathology). Consider the following when differentiating between the issues:

  1. Based on your findings, would you assess that “Johnny” needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor?

Assign the appropriate DSM diagnoses for “Johnny” in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant. Consider the following when assigning the DSM diagnosis:

  1. What diagnostic impression do you reach based on the information gathered about Johnny? What is your rationale for ruling-out other diagnoses?

Write a 500-750-word paper about Johnny and your findings. Include the following in your paper:

  1. The appropriate DSM diagnoses for “Johnny” in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant and rationale.
  2. An explanation regarding why other diagnoses were excluded and rationale.
  3. A discussion regarding if you would assess that “Johnny” needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor and rationale for your choice.
  4. At least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper to substantiate your findings.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.