Category Archives: Psychology

Explain whether your treatment option is considered a “gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using gold standard, evidence-based treatments from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent […]

What was the specific intervention that was used-Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even […]

Describe in your own words what type of research situations call for a researcher to use a multiple regression analysis.

Multiple regression An overview of the data set: This data set represents hypothetical data from a study that examined how well some core personality traits predict a person’s level of popularity. Personality was measured using the “Big 5,” which is a very commonly used measure of personality. In fact, a Big 5 personality scale was […]

Explain at least two challenges PMHNPs might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: COMPARING GROUP, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach […]

What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?

ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own experiences. As you […]

Discuss how one might develop a balanced view of nature and nurture in fostering optimal human functioning and development.

Contexts of Development – How might the Bioecological Model of Human Development help organize the Christian mission to reach out to the world? Is there any particular system that seems more important or needs immediate attention than others? If so, which system and why? Provide illustrations to show its importance in the lives of children […]

Would future generations be concerned about aging because of technology, like social media?

Any topics related to successful aging Two pages long, the paper focuses on one question to discuss. How does social media change the new generation’s perspective on successful aging? Would future generations be concerned about aging because of technology, like social media?

Explain how the test that you chose fits in with the goals and responsibilities of Christian professionals who might utilize the test.

TEST EVALUATION PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The purpose of the Test Evaluation Paper Assignment is to evaluate the psychometric properties of a psychological assessment of your choice. For this Test Evaluation Paper Assignment, you will select ONE psychological test that is NOT covered in the textbook or in any class presentations. You will use the […]