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discuss your experience in the self-help simulation this week

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Journal on group simulation
In 450-500 words, discuss your experience in the self-help simulation this week. If you facilitated this week, discuss what you liked, disliked, learned, and felt. If you were a group member, discuss what it was like trying to change your identified behavior. Include any internal struggles with changing your behavior. Also discuss what you liked, disliked, or learned from the facilitator’s approach. You do not need to use APA style, but I will score on grammar and mechanics

I am the facilitator during this power point. We met to discuss the power point and who was going to do what. We also research for the presentation and got information. A lot of communication went on for this power point and as a team communication plays a big part with our team because we all work and have different schedules and some of us are married meaning that we can only meet during certain hours. We did our first group meeting at UOP and also through text and emails.

We talked about the high and lows that a person goes through, although that seems funny the high from cocaine is an all time high but the low is in fact so low it can deteriorate your life and kill you. What stood out to me is how common this drug is used and it come to no surprise because I’m aware of what it does to the user and also how it destroys families, but the negatives do not seem to out weigh the positives with this drug. During our meeting we talked about how famous people such as Tim Allen, Whitney Houston, Thomas Edison, Chris Farley, Len Bias and the list goes on all had deaths relating to cocaine use. Not only were they effected but also their family and we saw Whitney’s daughter fall in the same footsteps of her mother and even died of a drug overdose. Cocaine use is also more common and how its portrayed in movies, to music, and how frequently you see celebrities busted with it I feel it is becoming almost socially acceptable and this is a problem.

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Assessment and Diagnosis

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Discussion—Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment and diagnosis are the first, and most critical, parts of substance use disorder treatment. Without an accurate assessment, the client may not benefit from the treatment options selected.
Review the following scenario and address the questions that follow:
Julia got into a car accident at the end of her senior year of high school, which resulted in a broken leg and an injured knee, both of which needed surgery to repair. During her recovery, she was in a lot of pain, so her doctor prescribed OxyContin.
After several weeks, the prescribed dose of OxyContin was no longer sufficient to completely alleviate Julia’s pain. So, she decided to take more than the prescribed dosage. This not only alleviated Julia’s pain, but it also gave her a feeling of euphoria, which she enjoyed. When Julia ran out of OxyContin and was unable to take it, she experienced a great deal of pain, even in areas of her body that were not affected by the car accident. She also found herself more anxious and agitated on days when she could not take OxyContin than on days when she did take it.
Based on your analysis of the scenario and module readings, respond to the following:
Which assessment tool(s) would you use to help evaluate and diagnose Julia’s substance use? Explain why you made your choice.

  • Based on the current DSM diagnostic criteria, does Julia’s behavior fit into a substance use disorder? Explain the rationale for your diagnosis.

*Write your initial response in 300–400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Though the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. In your responses, be sure that you comment on the assessment tool chosen as well as the rationale provided by them for the diagnosis.
Grading Criteria and Rubric
All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.
NOTES: Class,
Read the case study carefully.  It’s helpful to form a quick description of your client.  Check your assumptions against the case!  Sometimes we form mental images from what we read that are not totally accurate.
Feel free to ask questions in your discussion — of me or your fellow classmates.  This is meant to be a discussion!
You can find a nice summary of assessment types for adolescents at this Web site:

  • Winters, K. C. (2004). Assessment of alcohol and other drug use behaviors among adolescents. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Retrieved from http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/assesing%20alcohol/behaviors.htm

Another nice summary and list of assessment tools can be found here:

  • Julia got into a car accident at the end of her senior year of high school, which resulted in a broken leg and an injured knee, both of which needed surgery to repair. During her recovery, she was in a lot of pain, so her doctor prescribed
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Describe the advantages of using a within subject design in the field of behavior analysis when compared to a between subject design

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Evaluating Interventions
For your Discussion you will evaluate research designs and describe how they can be utilize to determine the effectiveness of a behavior management program: Introduction and Conclusion not necessary. Minimum 400 words
Include references from : Johnson C.M., Mawhinney, T. C., & Redmon, W.K. (2001). Handbook of organizational performance: Behavior analysis and management.
Cooper, J. Heron, T., & Heward, W. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis, 2nd Edition.

  1. Describe the advantages of using a within subject design in the field of behavior analysis when compared to a between subject design.
  2. Create a specific program question related to the effectiveness of a behavior management plan for staff. You can create your own original questions or use one from one of the research studies discussed in Chapter 4 of the text.
  3. Select and describe one of the experimental designs to evaluate your program questions. Discuss the benefits and limitations of using this design to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavior management plan.
  4. Discuss variables that can have an impact on the effectiveness of programs. Include a discussion of factors that increase the likelihood that success can be attributed to the program.
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What is the importance of administering the FFP prior to the PRBC’s

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Blood Transfusion Case Study
Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________________ Class: NUR 438
Brief Patient History
Mr. S is a 75-year-old man who has a long history of chronic atrial fibrillation treated with warfarin, CHF, ESRD, and DM II. Over the past week, Mr. S has experienced intermittent epigastric pain and black stools. He is now dizzy and weak.
Clinical Assessment
Mr. S is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department. He recently began taking ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection. He also has been taking an aspirin each day because he heard it was good for you. Also, he recently began taking over-the-counter ibuprofen for his stomach pain and general aches.
Diagnostic Procedures
Mr. S’s admission laboratory work reveals a hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL and an international normalized ratio (INR) of 7. His baseline vital signs include the following: blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg, heart rate of 150 beats/min (atrial fibrillation), respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min, SPO2 92%, and temperature of 37.3 degrees Celsius.
Medical Diagnosis
Diagnosis is acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Nursing Actions
You have started and finished the FFP, and are currently transfusing the allogenic PRBCs. Ten minutes after starting the PRBC transfusion, Mr. S begins to C/O back pain, chills, and SOB. After taking his oral temperature you note it is now 38.8 degrees Celsius. He appears anxious, and is pulling at his lines and tubes.


1. What is this patient’s mean arterial pressure (MAP)? Is his MAP adequate, and why? Please show your work for the math equation.

2. What signs and symptoms may Mr. S exhibit secondary to his low H&H laboratory values?

3. What is the importance of administering the FFP prior to the PRBC’s in Mr. S’s case?

4. What should the length of time be to transfuse Mr. S’s PRBC’s, and why?

5. Mr. S is O positive blood type. What blood types can he receive, and what blood types can receive his blood type?

6. What is the importance of Rh factor when considered which type of blood to administer to patients?

7. What does allogenic mean? What does autologous mean?

8. What do you think is occurring with Mr. S?

9. What should be your immediate actions/interventions?

10. What nursing diagnoses should you give for this patient?

11. What education can be provided to this patient upon discharge?

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Problems Children Face

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Assignment 2: Problems Children Face:  – This assignment is due at the end Week 6. This assignment is a continuation of assignment one (1).  In Assignment one (1) you choose from the six (6) problems children experience daily.  For this assignment, address the same issue from an applied perspective.
 
Assignment 2: Problems Children Face
Due:  Sunday at 11:55 p.m. at the end   of  Week 6 —-SEE WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT BELOW
 
Topic:
In Assignment 2: In Assignment one (1) you choose from the six (6)   problems children experience daily.  For this assignment, address the same issue from an applied   perspective.
· What   is being done to address this problem?
· Is   there a consensus about how to improve this problem, or is there a great deal   of controversy?
· What   solutions have already been tried for this problem?
· How   successful have these solutions been?
· What   are the barriers to solving this problem?
· What   resources are available in YOUR community to deal with this problem?
· Future   approaches to the problem
· How   will this problem be addressed in the future?
· How   successful are these solutions likely to be?
 
Research Paper or Opinion Paper?
Research, NOT opinion
 
Number of published, peer-reviewed sources   required; must all be published within the last 8 years
· Course   readings may be used as one of the resources.
· Do not use any direct quotes from any sources
Five (5)
 
Length required (not including title page   and references
· Tables,   graphs, charts, lists, figures, etc. may be used, however do not count toward   the length requirement
1000-1500 words
 
Reference style required
American Psychological Association, 6th edition
 
Submission requirements
Microsoft Word document submitted as   attachment in Assignment Submission area.  Do not attach   to a Message or email, and do not paste into Submission text box.
Grading Rubric  
 
CHFD307
Rubric
POSSIBLE POINTS
STUDENT POINTS
 
Student exhibits a defined and clear   understanding of the assignment.  The student provides a detailed   description of one (1) of the problems children experience daily.
25
 
Student demonstrates proficient command of   the subject matter in the assignment.  Assignment shows an impressive   level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical   examples and applications.
25
 
Student provides well-supported ideas and   reflection with a variety of current and/or worldviews in the   assignment.  Student presents a genuine intellectual development of   ideas throughout assignment.
20
 
Evidence of research for materials/content   is listed using APA format.
15
 
Clarity of  writing style   Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
15
 
TOTAL
100
THIS IS WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENT THAT WAS DONE THIS IS JUST FOR REFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!
Children and Substance Abuse
Sharman T.Williams
American Public University System
Professor David Konkle
June 23, 2018
 
Children and substance abuse
The factors contributing to the emergency and existence of substance abuse in children is influenced by many factors. The environment, behavioral and emotional factors put children at risk for substance abuse development which can be controlled through intervention and prevention programs by using research based, comprehensive studies, training of social resistance skills and many associated like learning. (Abuse, 2010). The direct and indirect alcohol effects and other related substance abuse in children leads to safety risks and adverse health factors for the family, child and the community. Substance abuse has mainly affected children hindering them both socially and mentally.
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‘ understanding?

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Unit 8 Discussion 1? $15.00 Due (Monday) 8/24/2018.
Unit 8 Discussion 1
[u08d1] Unit 8 Discussion 1
Group Experience
Analyze what you discovered about yourself while observing a counseling or support group. Please focus on the following when developing your response:
· Evaluation of group processes: Identify the type of group. To what extent were you able to assess group organization, and goals.
· Application of ethics: Was confidentiality amply discussed or reiterated at the onset of the group meeting, and to what extent did the facilitator gauge the members’ understanding? Was the setting appropriate to facilitate confidentiality?
· Effective group leadership: Assess the facilitator’s style and application of group management techniques. How does this compare to your increased knowledge of clinical processes associated with group therapy? If there was a co-leader, describe your observation of roles and cohesiveness.
· Personal reflection: Using anonymous examples, describe how insight of this process might influence your theoretical perspective, facilitation style, and appreciation of group work. How does this compare to points raised in the 2016 article by Weiss and Rutan.
Resources
· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
· The Benefits of Group Therapy Observation for Therapists-in-Training.

Readings

Use the Capella Library to read the following:
· Weiss, A. C., & Rutan, J. S. (2016). The benefits of group therapy observation for therapists-in-training [PDF]. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 66(2), 246–260. 10.1080/00207284.2015.1111083

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What role does communication and interaction play in the culture of Sardinia?

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Packet One
Speaker: Susan Pinker
Video Title: The Secret to Living Longer May be Your Social Life

1.What role does communication and interaction play in the culture of Sardinia?
2.How has culture (for example, family structure) influenced longevity in Sardinia?
3.Does face-to-face communication have the same health benefits as online and social media communication?
Speaker: N/A

Video Title: Dove: You’re More Beautiful Than You Think

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=litXW91UauE
1.At one point, one of the female participants says, “I should be more grateful of my natural beauty. It impacts the choices and the friends that we make, the jobs we apply for, how we treat our children, it impacts everything. It couldn’t be more critical to your happiness.” Explain how we view ourselves impacts the way we communicate and view others.
2.Choose one of your cultural identities. Write down how this cultural identity has shaped how your view yourself.
Speaker: Apollo Robbins
Video Title: The Art of Misdirection

1.What is the importance of attending in the perception process? How does what you attend to and what you don’t attend to impact the way you view the world?
2. You are walking through an airport, what you would be most likely to attend to (BE HONEST). Rate each one based on the likelihood it would gain your attention. Remember that the context is an airport. 1 = Most likely to gain your attention; 1 = Less likely to gain you attention. NOTE: You CANNOT have the same score for each one.
(a) A morbidly obese woman wearing skintight clothing ____
(b) A Muslim man wearing traditional Muslim religious clothing and his wife in a hijab ___
(c) A white male reading the newspaper ___
(d) An African-American man holding hands with a white male ___
(e) A woman consoling her screaming child ___
(f) A male giving with a syringe injecting himself with something ___
(g) A person in a wheelchair with both legs amputated ___
Speaker: N/A
Video Title: Labels are for Cans, Not People

1. What are some of the assumptions that the participants of this video made about others? How did they form these opinions?
2.What was surprising to the participants when the lights were turned on?
3.Were the participants’ original assumptions about the others in the group accurate? Explain.
Speaker: N/A
Video Title: 10 Surprising Ways to Offend People in Other Cultures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTE0G9amZNk
1.What cultural offense did you find most surprising? Why?
2.Why is communication so important in avoiding cultural offenses?
3.Describe an experience in which you unknowingly offended someone from another culture. What happened?
Speaker: Saba Safdar
Video Title: Everything You Wanted to Know About Culture

1.Saba Safdar explains that one of the best ways to study culture is to explore different values. Why is this an effective way to understand culture?
2.One of the themes that Saba Safdar focuses on is humor. Explain what she discusses about culture and humor. What does humor have to do with culture?
Packet Two
Speaker: Julian Treasure
Video Title: How to Speak So That People Want to Listen (5:00)

1.What are some of the voice strategies that Julian Treasure mentions?
2. How might you change your voice and delivery strategies based on different cultural audiences?
Speaker: Linda Cliatt-Wayman
Video Title: How to Fix a Broken School

1. How does the speaker gain the audience’s attention? Identify the specific strategy.
2. How is the speaker credible to speak on this topic?
3. What is her preview of main points?
4. What is her main point #1? How does she support main point #1?
5. What is her main point #2? How does she support main point #2?
6. What is her main point #3? How does she support main point #3?
7. How did she conclude her speech? How did she reference what she stated in the introduction?
Packet 3
Speaker: Zachary Wood
Video Title: Why It’s Worth Listening to People We Disagree With

1. What is Zachary Wood’s attention getter?
2. What is Zachary Wood’s thesis?
3. How did Zachary Wood’s own cultural background impact how others perceived him? Use examples.
4. What are some of the consequences of closing our minds to others’ ideas and opinions?
5. Even though Zach’s mother was a liberal Democrat, she encouraged him to explore differing opinions, ones that opposed his own. How does culture influence the way in which we view different issues?
Speaker: Ester Perel
Video Title: The Secret to Desire in a Relationship
www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship
1. What are the relational dialectics that Ester Perel discusses? How can this balance be challenging?
2. What role does communication have in romantic relationships? What would communication look like in your relationship?
Packet 4
Speaker: Celeste Headless
Video Title: 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation
www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation
1. According to the speaker, what is the role of listening in society and what are some of the problems that are happening in society?
2. What are your strengths from the tips 10 things she talks about?
3. What are your areas for growth from the 10 things she talks about?
Speaker: Ester Perel
Video Title: The Secret to Desire in a Relationship
www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship
1. What are the relational dialectics that Ester Perel discusses? How can this balance be challenging?
2. What role does communication have in romantic relationships? What would communication look like in your relationship?

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What got you interested in your current career?

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Topic 4: Influence of Gender and Sexual Orientation Interview Sheet
Directions:

Find an individual with a gender different than your own in a career that interests you. In a brief interview find the answers to the questions listed below. Include proper in-text citations as well as a reference note below as appropriate. Please note that for personal communications, you will only need to include an in-text citation and not a reference note.

Note: American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware of this, and do not force them to answer where the opportunity to reply has been refused.

1. What got you interested in your current career?

2. How did your gender influence your career choice?

3. Did you have any same gender models or mentors that encouraged your career development? If not, was this problematic?

4. Did you observe any barriers in your education, employment, or advancement based on your gender?

5. Which gender appears to have an easier time getting into and establishing a career in this area?

6. Which gender most often holds the positions of power/influence/authority within this field? How does this compare to the male/female ratio?

7. Have there been any changes that have impacted the employment of males/females within the career?

8. How does sexual orientation impact a career in this field?

9. Have you observed any overt or covert discrimination based on gender/sexual orientation? Is it a common or rare occurrence?

10. With regard to gender/sexual orientation, what is the one thing you would like to change within the field?

References

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The self-help movement

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Self-Help Evaluation

ThIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT
The self-help movement has swept the world of substance abuse treatment. A new client may not be aware of any treatment options open to them aside from those of self-help group meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While self-help groups are not a solution for every client, they have been shown to be useful in some cases.
As future substance abuse counselors, it is important that you explore and be aware of the different self-help groups and what goes on in these group meetings.
Begin this assignment by doing the following:
Attend a self-help group related to substance abuse. There are multiple options including AA Open Meetings, Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, and so forth. Information is easily accessible on the Internet. Note that some meetings are closed while others are open. At Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), most weekly groups are closed; however, open meetings are held primarily on weekends when all are welcome to attend.
Information for your area can be obtained through “AA Intergroup” at http://aa-intergroup.org/.
Introduce yourself and let folks know that you are a student. Remember to follow the guidelines of confidentiality.
If you are unable to access a twelve-step group because one is not available in your area, either research an online self-help group or research the implications of self-help groups in general including their strengths and weaknesses.
Write a paper about your experience and make sure you cover the following:

  1. Evaluate the self-help group you attended and/or researched. Critique the strengths and weaknesses of self-help groups in terms of their value in the treatment of substance abuse.
  2. Hypothesize what types of clients would be a good match for the group that you attended and/or researched. What types of clients would not be a good match? Consider age, gender, culture, race, sexuality, religion/spirituality, and the severity of substance abuse. Include other evaluation criteria for differential treatment. Explain your reasoning.
  3. Predict how self-help groups are evolving over time. How can technology be used to supplement and/or replace face-to-face support groups?
  4. Appraise the effect on the group experience when involuntary clients are present. Include the effect to treatment, counseling, and collaboration.
  5. Recommend several ways to overcome resistance. How may technology be used to overcome resistance to treatment? Include collaboration issues involved in the treatment of involuntary clients using technology.

Write a paper in Word format and make sure you include a title page and reference page in addition to the 6–8-pages of content. Apply APA 6th edition standards to the format of the paper, and the citation of sources.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Review the detailed grading rubric.

Reference
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (n.d.). Online intergroup. Retrieved from http://aa-intergroup.org/

ThIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Evaluate the self-help group attended/researched and critique the strengths and weaknesses of self-help groups as a valuable treatment modality.
Hypothesize the types of clients that would match to the group attended/researched. Considered age, gender, culture, race, sexuality, severity of substance abuse, religion/spirituality, and other evaluation criteria for differential treatment. Explain reasoning.
Predict the evolution of self-help groups, including the ways in which technology could support or replace face-to-face groups.
Appraise the effect on the group experience when involuntary clients are present. Include the treatment, counseling, and collaboration.
Recommend several ways to overcome resistance and how technology might be used to this purpose. Include collaboration issues involved in treating involuntary clients.
ThIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT.

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OBSESSIVE DISORDERCOMPULSIVE

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THE TOPIC I CHOSE IS  OBSESSIVE DISORDERCOMPULSIVE
 
This assignment is an analysis of a selected neuropsychological  disorder. This topic choice will be used to complete the Week One  Assignment (Topic Selection), Week Two Assignment (Outline of Final  Project), and the Week Five Assignment (Final Project).  Select a  neuropsychological disorder for comprehensive analysis from the  following list, based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5):

  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Major depressive disorder
  3. Bipolar disorder
  4. Anxiety
    • Choose and focus on one of the anxiety disorders, e.g., generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.
  5. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  7. Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction)
    • Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single drug of your choice.
  8. Neurodevelopmental disorder (autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
  9. Neurocognitive disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the neurocognitive disorders, e.g., one of the dementias.
  10. Neurological disorder
    • Choose and focus on one neurological disorder, e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal bifida.
  11. Sleep-wake disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the sleep-wake disorders.
  12. Feeding and eating disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the feeding and eating disorders.
  13. Sexual dysfunction or gender dysphoria
    • Choose and focus on one of the conditions in these categories.
  14. Other neuropsychosocial disorder
    • This option must be approved in advance by the instructor before your assignment is submitted.

In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your  paper will be on the neuroscience aspects of the disorder, to include:

  • Theories of etiology (causes)
  • Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)
  • Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function, including genetic and biochemical aspects)
  • Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with rationales for use based on current understanding of the disorder)
  • Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, care, and basic science research

Your research will include two to three peer-reviewed  sources that provide evidence-based information regarding the biologic  and psychological features of the disorder. Refer to the Final Project  guidelines, which can be found in Week Five of your online course or in  the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide, for more  details on the components that should be included in this analysis
Writing the Selection of Final Project Topic
The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length, and formatted  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must describe the key aspects of the disorder that will be elaborated on in your Final Project.
  4. Must state why you have chosen to critique this disorder.
  5. Must incorporate in-text citations from your sources to support your discussion.
  6. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from  the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.
  7. Must use at least two to three scholarly sources that were published  within the last five years and retrieved from the Ashford University  Library.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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