We live in a society that venerates youth. As we grow older, our physical and cognitive abilities often begin to deteriorate, which can lead us searching for a way to return to our younger days. Think of all the lotions and potions available to keep us all looking and feeling young. It’s a billion dollar industry. TV, movies and magazines are filled with young people and often stereotype older adults. We are often surprised by people who “age well” because we’ve bought in to a particular idea of what it means to age in this country. My guess is that the older you are, the more you’ve noticed this.

Describe an individual who defies the stereotypes of aging. This can be a friend, relative or someone famous. Make sure to identify the stereotypes that this person has overcome. Include a photo, video, or article link if possible. Explain how this person has been able to defy the stereotypes associated with aging. What have they done that has helped them avoid the “typical” journey into late adulthood?

1.Make a descriptive essay of 5 paragraphs (1 introducing and thesis, 3 body and the 1 conclusion) about a specific place (my favorite place my house or restaurant)

3. What is the difference between reliability and validity? Can a test have one without the other? Is a person’s level of intelligence influenced more by heredity or environment?

What are the similarities and the differences between directive and non- directive play therapy ?

Scrutinize Zimbabwe’s economic policies after 1980. How successful have they been over time?[25 MARKS/ 5 PAGES]

How did psychological testing become so prevalent in modern society? What exactly do intelligence tests measure? What can they predict?

Describe the philosophy of nonviolent protest promoted by Gandhi to achieve Indian self-rule. (Ch. 28)

Summarize the arguments for and against cloning and other reproductive technologies.

To complete each assignment, you will need to read the case study. Assume that the client described in each case study meets criteria for a DSM-5 disorder. You will then consult the DSM-5 criteria and write 1-2 detailed paragraphs in which you assign a primary diagnosis for the client and justify that diagnosis. In this section you should reference EACH of the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis you are assigning and provide evidence from the case study for or against the presence of that criterion. If you have no information for a particular criterion you should specify this. For example, if the DSM-5 criteria specify that the symptoms cannot be accounted for by a medical condition and you have no evidence that the client has a medical condition that would explain their symptoms, you should state this. Next, write a paragraph in which you provide an example of at least one related diagnosis that you are ruling out based on the information you have. This is a process called “differential diagnosis.” As you know, the categories provided in the DSM-5 do not represent “true” categories in nature, and often clients will often have symptoms in multiple categories. As a clinician, you need to rule out other categories or explanations for the symptoms. For example, if someone is experiencing panic attacks in the wake of a traumatic event, you might consider the diagnoses of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, or Panic Disorder. The DSM-5 criteria will help you figure out which is the most appropriate diagnosis, and you should specify why you are ruling out another disorder, providing specific justification for ruling it out. The best disorders to rule out are those that share features or symptoms described in the case but are not the best diagnosis for the client. Finally, you will write one paragraph in which you may specify the use of a psychosocial treatment, a psychoactive medication, or both. You must briefly describe how this treatment works and you must justify your choice of treatment based on the research evidence for the efficacy of the treatment.

Case #3

John is a 67-year old, widowed, Asian American, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He was referred by his primary care physician due to John’s intense concern about his own health. John is terrified of developing cancer. He has had several relatives (including both his father and wife) die of cancer over the past ten years, and for the past 3-4 years he has become “obsessed” with his own health. He states that since he retired 4 years ago, he has spent most of his time on behaviors related to maintaining his health. He exercises daily because he is aware that there is a link between sedentary behavior and cancer risk. His daughter reports that he becomes so anxious if he does not get his daily exercise that he has declined to participate in family events, vacations, and other recreational activities if they interfere with his rigid exercise schedule. He has also adopted a vegan diet due to concerns about cancer and consumption of meat and dairy, and he spends a significant amount of time procuring and preparing his food; he will not eat any food that he has not prepared himself for fear that it may contain any ingredients that may lead to “inflammation.” He keeps a daily diary of his weight and level of fatigue, and if he has more than a day or two of feeling “run down” he becomes convinced that his symptoms are related to cancer. John reads a great deal of health related material on the internet, and is unconvinced by his doctor’s assurances that he has a clean bill of health. His daughter reports that John seems to be unaware that his concern is excessive or the extent to which his concerns are interfering with his relationships and quality of life.

Explain how Hitler and the Nazis came to power and used nationalism, patriotism, and violence to secure power. (Ch. 28)

Discuss in terms of research what  

Common rater effects

Item characteristic effects

Measurement context effects

Ways to minimize common method bias

1. Using either a Bible, or a book called "Harmony of the Gospels," compare the accounts of the Baptism and Temptation of Jesus in Mark with that of Matthew and Luke. What are the similarities? What are the main differences?

2. Why do many people believe Mark is the first gospel written? Does the answer to question #1 support Mark as the first gospel?

Take a topic specific to these disorders and expand on them. Do some independent research that can include: Films, YouTube, research articles, books etc.

some examples can include:

-Treatment for adolescent substance abuse/dependence

-Evidence based interventions for Trauma cases

-Correlations with other disorders

These are just examples, up to you what you chose to research and what you chose to inform the class on.

As always I look for quality, if you do research that is peer reviewed please cite work.

What are your general stressors? What are your specific stressors? Why do these things cause you stress? How do you usually respond to these stressors? What is the result of your response? What would your desired response be? Explain/Describe 2 tips on coping with stress and how you plan to implement the tips into your life. (Do not just say I will exercise more but give me what you actually plan to do)