Apa Case Study Psychology

A psychologist could automatically become a member of the Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology (SSPP), by having the endorsements of two members, the payment of dues, and a membership in the American Psychological Association (APA). Nonmembers, with endorsements and payments of dues had to be voted in by the membership (Thomas, 2011); automatic membership for APA members was eliminated in 1940. The first African American to earn a PhD in psychology was Francis Cecil Sumner, he qualified for an SSPP membership in 1939, but his membership was delayed and eliminated. Sumner was known for his racial bias and supporting educational justice. In his article “Philosophy of Negro Education” Sumner states a series of stages in human civilization

What search terms did you use to locate this research study to analyze? What database did you use? What was your rationale for selecting this particular study to analyze over the others identified in the search results? What is the full reference for the study in APA format?

3. Main diagnostic criteria: Eating excessively within a period of time. Lack of control over eating during an episode (a binge). Eating rapidly, to the extent where the individual is “uncomfortably full,” even when the individual is not hungry. It will usually end with the individual feeling ashamed, disgusted at themselves after the episode.

It just may happen to be true that the greatest threats to the safety of young adolescents is young adolescents themselves or perhaps even society’s way of dealing with adolescents. At any age throughout the psychological development of the brain, the thought process is bound to be affected by environmental factors which later appear in manifestations attributed singularly to young adolescents such as binge drinking and higher mobile vehicle fatalities. In teenagers an important environmental factor often dictating their behavior is one simple somewhat expected part of life that modifies their behavior when compared to other age groups: peers. An individual at any age shows the same level of irrationality despite preconceived notions that teenagers and young adults have a higher propensity for such risky behavior. This

Participant is a 31 year old, single, Hispanic female who presents with symptoms of isolative behaviors (excessive sleeping, stays in room, watches T.V.), symptoms and behaviors related to depression (isolation, excessive sleeping, stays in room, watches TV), and a history of substance abuse. Participant reports that she started using meth since she was 16 and was able to maintained sobriety each time she’s pregnant but resumed to using after her baby was born. Participant reports that her children’s father influenced her meth use but they are no longer together. Participant says that initially she used meth for weigh loss but continued using even though meth has not been effective with helping her lose weight. Participant recently passed

Psychologists work in a vast array of areas with a myriad of clients; school children may be assessed for special services or supports in school based on individual needs, adults may self refer for various reasons including stress, marital issues, anxiety, or an infinite assortment of other potential personal reasons, or those facing the legal system may be assessed for their ability to stand trial. It is up to the psychologist to be educated in the tools available to them in their chosen field and how to best use them in the situations presented so the client is best served. In order to best select a proper assessment tool, often it is necessary to conduct an intake interview in order to obtain historical background from the

From a biological perspective, there appears to be a potential for some genetic or inherited mental health issues, with various family members presenting with diagnosed and undiagnosed disorders. Family members including Toni’s mother, Aunt, and paternal grandmother appear to have mental health issues. In addition, a stress disorder is present in her uncle

The theoretical lens I took on this case study was a holistic or integrative approach. The distressful variables that are applied Anna's life and current situations cannot be addressed solely based on one theory and require a lens that pulls together several frameworks to address each distressful factor in Anna's life. Due to Anna's age, low socioeconomic status, neglect, possible physical abuse, self-image, confusion, overweight, and hearing impairment, there are several diagnoses that she could potentially display, such as Social Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Separation Anxiety Disorder (Henderson & Thompson, 2016). Assessments I would incorporate for each potential disorder are as follows:

Joe has schizoid personality disorder. Like many with schizoid personality, Jose does not seem inclined to feel the need to interact with people. It is not because of paranoia, but because these people genuinely like to be alone and don’t show many emotions. To help Joe one could recommend cognitive-behavioral and group therapy. Cognitive side of the therapy would consist of talking to Jose about his feelings. Especially focusing on any positive feelings that he can remember. The behavioral part would be teaching Jose social skills by role-playing or exposure techniques.

Pt. is a 17 y/o Caucasian female presented at NNBHC with a dx of Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety, who have demonstrated SI with a plan to overdose. Pt reports going to visit maternal grandmother for two weeks, and was not expecting to see biological mother. Pt reports not seeing her biological mother in almost 3 years, which triggered traumatic memories from her past. Pt reports that when she was 8 years old she was molested by mother’s boyfriend numerous times, where she described that she touched him and he touched her. Pt reports repressing this memory, and when she saw her mother this recovered the memory. Pt stated “ seeing mom brough back memories of the molestation”. Pt reports that she felt that her mother

Poetry and spoken word help students. Some improvements are more advanced writing skills and a better social conscience. It helps with overcoming of shyness, develop literate individuality, self-confidence, and self-esteem. It can be very a therapeutic experience, and students show more confidence in learning. (Weinstein, Susan p.1, Jocson, Korina p.1) Students start to act on their self-perception as writers. Their self-confidence and self-efficacy skyrocket. (Weinstein, Susan p.2) A student named Edward describes this feeling of belonging. “When we’re going to meetings, we’re all in the van talking about our problems and stuff. I was like ‘Oh my gosh, I never knew

An APA sanction is, of course, a concept of fundamental importance that plays a paramount role in psychology and psychology research. The above mentioned sanctions that the APA ethics comittee might issue when imposing a punitive order against a psychologist who has violated an ethical standard are as follows: reprimand, censure, expulsion, stipulated resignation. These aforesaid sanctions should reflect on the severity or intention of the unethical act (APA, 2010). What's more, the punitive order of a reprimand would be considered the lesser of the sanctions, with resignation being the consequence for the most ridigedly enforced sanction of the APA.

Asking question after question because my mind can never get enough of the brain candy we call “information” has come close to driving my parents near insane. I want to know why they think the way the do, why they differ in mindsets and yet work so well together, what drives them to make the decisions they do, and how they feel about the situations around them. I have loved psychology long before I even knew it was a subject to be studied.

I thoroughly enjoyed this semester's psychology course. It was incredibly fascinating and interesting to learn how people think and what affects them as individuals. I gained powerful insight that I can now bring forward into my life.

Existential therapy helps people who has uncertainties, anxiety depression, grieve and depression. Problems can distract a person life and essential of living. Sometimes it is hard to become stable possessing core cognitions, cognitive distortions thoughts and feeling on how a person views the world and themselves, which points out low self-esteem. Cognitive distortions are mainly negative thoughts of self, guiltiness that leads to uncertainties emotions and actions. Cognitive behavior focuses on results reinforcements and monitor behaviors. Existential therapy enables people to change and become aware and self actualized. “ Existential therapy is suitable for people who are open to new ideas and seeking