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PSY 270 Entire Course (UOP) FOR MORE CLASSES
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Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix BPSY
270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2PSY 270 Week 2
Checkpoint Models of Abnormality Appendix CPSY
270 Week 2 Assignment Clinical AssessmentPSY 270
Week 3 Checkpoint Stress Disorders Appendix DPSY
270 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2PSY 270 Week 4
Checkpoint Suicide Appendix EPSY 270 Week 4
Checkpoint Clinical Interview QuestionsPSY 270
Week 4 Assignment Depression PaperPSY 270 Week 5
Checkpoint Substance AbusePSY 270 Week 5 DQ 1
and DQ 2PSY 270 Week 6 Checkpoint Mind Over
MatterPSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia
PresentationPSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and
Mental Retardation Appendix F
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  PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods
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Research 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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  Discussion 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
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Models of 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
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Stress Disorders   Resource Appendix D Answer
the questions found in Appendix D. Post your
responses as an attachment.
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  Discussion 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.
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PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Clinical Interview
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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. Write ten questions you
would ask to learn more about a persons
problems, feelings, relationships, and
background. Post your answers as an attachment. 
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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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  Discussion 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.   Review Ch. 12 of in
Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. Your
instructor will divide the class into four
discussion clusters. Answer the following
questions in your cluster How does your assigned
theoretical viewpoint explain the causes of
substance abuse, and what treatments does it
recommend? What are some of the strengths or
weaknesses of your assigned viewpoint? 
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PSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia
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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?) The McNaughten rule cannot be used to
defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol
and then murders someone. Why not?
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PSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and Mental
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  CheckPoint Autism and Mental
Retardation   Resource Appendix F Answer the
questions in Appendix F. Post your answers as an
attachment.
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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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DSM-IV 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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DSM-IV 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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Discussion 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
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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
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