QUESTION This question is based on a study by Gil-Gomez de Liano et al. (2012) entitled: “Research Participation Improves Students’ Exam Performance”. Students enrolled in a first-year psychology course were in one of three conditions related to their level of participation in research: No Participation (NP), Passive Participation (PP), or Active Participation (AP). Exam scores (0-10) were compared to determine if research participation improved performance […]

QUESTION Dr. Harris suggests, in the opening sections of the article, that professional ethics should include both “preventive ethics” and “aspirational ethics.” Clearly explain what each of these is referring to (examples will help, but definitions are needed). Also, explain why Dr. Harris suggests that both of these types of ethics should be addressed within a professional code of conduct. Note that this focuses on […]

QUESTION In (Chapter 25 PTDS) Schnurr et al.’s prn (Chapter 25 PTDS) Schnurr et al.’s proposed model of heath outcomes and traumatic exposure to PTSD, all of the following have a direct impact on an individual’s Morbidity & Mortality EXECPT: Question 2 options: PTSD and Psychological Alterations (e.g., depression, anxiety, hostility, poor coping, dissociation) Biological Alterations (e.g., HPA axis, noradrenergic function, immune function) Health Risk […]

QUESTION You have been hired as a consultant at an elementary school that is trying to develop an inclusive educational program for five prospective students, all of whom have been diagnosed with ASD. All students have reported difficulties with social communication, attention, and executive functioning. Design a structured approach TEACCH intervention for the target behaviors described in the scenario. ANSWER “Developing an Inclusive Educational Program: […]

QUESTION What would be the best thing for a healthcare professional to do if they did not feel their own attitudes or knowledge about LGBTQ+ issues are sufficient to meet a client’s needs? Ask the client to explain how best to treat the LGBTQ+ population Seek consultation from or make referrals to those with expertise Read a website about LGBTQ+ people Ask your openly gay […]

QUESTION Involuntary commitment is a legal process through which an individual who is deemed by a qualified agent to have symptoms of severe mental disorder is detained in a psychiatric hospital where they can be treated involuntarily1. It is also known as civil commitment or involuntary hospitalization1. The process is set in motion by a serious mental disorder or troublesome mental health symptoms2. Confinement to […]

QUESTION Parent’s Use of Praise and Criticism in a Sample of Young Children Seeking Mental Health Services” This article utilized a sample method of convenience sampling. Convenience sampling is the selection of participants in a study that are the most readily available (Polit & Beck, 2022). For data collection, a sample of “128 parents seeking treatment at an urban child mental health clinic serving families […]

QUESTION What would be the best thing for a healthcare professional to do if they did not feel their own attitudes or knowledge about LGBTQ+ issues are sufficient to meet a client’s needs? Ask the client to explain how best to treat the LGBTQ+ population Seek consultation from or make referrals to those with expertise Read a website about LGBTQ+ people Ask your openly gay […]

QUESTION What LGBTQ+ developmental milestone is associated both with positive psychological outcomes and a potential increase in social stigma? Self-recognition of one’s LGBTQ+ identity Having a same-sex sexual encounter Encountering an LGBTQ+ competent healthcare provider Coming out to others ANSWER “Navigating LGBTQ+ Developmental Milestones: The Complex Impact of Coming Out” Introduction The journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals is marked by various developmental […]

QUESTION Project Portfolio CHCMHS008 Promote and Facilitate Self-AdvocacyClient 1 – Lucy Lucy, a 19-year-old female, has been grappling with the challenges of depression. She recently made the difficult decision to drop out of college due to her deteriorating mental health. Her daily life is overshadowed by feelings of hopelessness, persistent low energy, and a lack of interest in activities that once brought her joy. Lucy’s […]