What youre doing today:
Please provide ONLY your proposed research paper topic (that i will post in 5 weeks) to me for approval during this week. This should include a paragraph or two of context and a short list of current secondary sources you intend to reference.
What you’ll be doing in 5 weeks:
Each student will prepare a research paper on a topic related to the role of public administration in society of his or her choice. The research paper should be at least 10 pages, double spaced (the total does not include Cover Page or Reference Page(s)) in length and include at least six current scholarly references. References are listed at the end of the paper and should follow the APA Style Manual. Use of the APUS online library is strongly encouraged. Include links to your APUS Library articles in your reference list.
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Discussion 1: The DSM
At the heart of every great mystery lies a solution. Just as a good detective may use specific guidelines to gather evidence for a solution, so too might a good psychologist use set criteria to gather evidence for an accurate solution, or diagnosis. Although detectives focus on who is responsible for the problem, psychologists focus on why and how the problem surfaced. To make an accurate diagnosis, psychologists follow set diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM. As a classification system for diagnosis, the DSM is important in the field, but current literature highlights the fact that, along with its strengths, limitations exist in it for accuracy in client diagnosis.
For this Discussion, consider the classification system of the DSM. Think about the relative strengths and limitations of this classification system in making a diagnosis.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3a brief description of the overall classification system of the DSM in your own words. Then discuss the strengths and limitations of the DSM.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature.
Readings
·         American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
o    Introduction, Use of the Manual, Cautionary Statement for Forensic Use of DSM-5
o    Assessment Measures, Cultural Formulation
o    Appendix: Highlight of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5
   Paris, J. (2015). The intelligent clinician’s guide to the DSM-5 (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from the Walden Library.
·         Chapter 5, “Diagnostic Validity”
·         Chapter 6, “Dimensionality”
·         Chapter 7, “Clinical Utility”
   Johnson, R. (2013). Forensic and culturally responsive approach for the DSM-5: Just the FACTS. Journal of Theory Construction & Testing, 17(1), 18–22. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
   Miller, R., & Prosek, E. A. (2013). Trends and implications of proposed changes to the DSM-5 for vulnerable populations. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 91(3), 359–366. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
   Mohr, J. J., Weiner, J. L., Chopp, R. M., & Wong, S. J. (2009). Effects of client bisexuality on clinical judgment: When is bias most likely to occur? Journal of Counseling Psychology, 56(1), 164–175.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
   McLaughlin, J. E. (2006). The pros and cons of viewing formal diagnosis from a social constructionist perspective. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education & Development, 45(2), 165–172.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
   Thakker, J., & Ward, T. (1998). Culture and classification: The cross-cultural application of the DSM-IV. Clinical Psychology Review, 18(5), 501–529.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
   Document: Marvin Case Study Use this document to complete Discussion 2 this week.
Optional Resources
·         Flanagan, E. H., & Blashfield, R. K. (2007). Clinician’s folk taxonomies of mental disorders. Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology, 14(3), 249–269.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
·         Hohenshil, T. H. (1996). Editorial: Role of assessment and diagnosis in counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 75(1), 64–67.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.  
·         Hays, D. G., McLeod, A. L., & Prosek, E. (2009). Diagnostic variance among counselors and counselor trainees. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 42(1), 3–14.  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.  
·         MacDonald, A., & Krueger, R. F. (2013). Mapping the country within: A special section on reconceptualizing the classification of mental disorders. Journal Of Abnormal Psychology, 122(3), 891–893. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
·         Obiols, J. E. (2012). DSM 5: Precedents, present and prospects. International Journal Of Clinical Health & Psychology, 12(2), 281–290.The post The DSM first appeared on Nursing School Essays.

Read the scenario and answer the questions in no less than 200 words each. Include APA-formatted citations and references.
William is a 44-year old project manager for a large commercial construction firm. He started out as a gifted carpenter who greatly enjoyed designing and building custom furniture. However, after several promotions, he focuses on bringing in new business. He spends many work hours at his computer or on the telephone. He is divorced and rarely sees his two daughters. In recent years, he has gained weight and is displeased with his appearance, but has no interest in or energy for exercise. He does not sleep well because he worries about business problems at night. He was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. Although he is financially secure, he rarely takes vacations or socializes outside of the office. He has begun to feel that his life is pointless.
 1. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of traditional psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the disease model?
2. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of positive psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the positive psychology model?
Conduct a poll of at least five people by asking the following questions. Evaluate each answer and decide whether you would consider it as hedonic or eudaimonic, and record it in the table. Finally, answer the question below the table in 200-350 words.
· What makes you happy?
· Would you say you are living “the good life?” Why or why not?
· If you could make any changes you wished that would make you happier, what would those be?
Write a summary of your results. What common beliefs about happiness were evident in your results?

Jackie Grey WAS SUPPOSED to do this I awarded her on FRIDAY she emails me today to say no she needs an extension so I am in a bind now I need this by today 8 pm EASTERN
TOPIC: CRITICAL RACE THEORY, RACISM IN ACADEMICS LESS THAN 10% TURNIT IN SCORE!
Submit the full proposal. Include the: Title, Abstract, Intro. (1 page), Theory Section (1/2-1 page) Lit. Review (6-8 pages), Hypothesis Section (1/2 – 1 page) Proposed Methods (participants, design, measures, procedure) (1.5-2 pages), References (at least 25 references) and if needed **Tables/Figures/Appendices. This section must be at least 15 pages -NOT INCLUDING TITLE, ABSTRACT OR REFERENCE PAGE. 
2 ARTICLES THAT CAN BE USED FOR THE LIT REVIEW ARE:
Lambert, S., Herman, K., Bynum, M. Ialongo, N. (2009). Perception of racism and depressive symptoms in African American Adolescents: The role of perceived academic and social control. Journal of Youth Adolescents. Vol 38 (4): 519-531.  doi:  10.1007/s10964-009-9393-0
Pieterse, A. Todd, N., Neville, H. & Carter, R. (2012).  Perceived racism and mental health among Black American adults: A met

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read Chapter 1: Differential Diagnosis Step by Step in DSM-5: Handbook of Differential Diagnosis and review the same case study you used to write your Weeks One and Two discussion forums and Week Three Assignment. 
For this assignment, you will create a differential diagnosis for the patient in your chosen case. This assignment continues the work you started in the Weeks One and Two discussion forums and the Week Three assignment. Be sure to follow the instructions in Chapter 1: Differential Diagnosis Step by Step when creating your differential diagnosis. Your assignment must include the following:
Patient is 17 wth symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa. She is at school on a atheltic scholorship and is working hard to keep grades up to maintain and make mom happy and to keep her weight down for performance when running. She is then confronted about recent weight gain by her coach who stated it was hurting her performance. Coach suggested eating habit changes and workouts. Julia folled his suggestions and lost the weight but kept depriving herself of proper meals and lost weight drastically. She would eat alone or lie to friends about why she wasnt at lunch. A friend told her mom and her mom spoke with dean. Dean contacted her and said until u go get checked out at medical u can nor run or practice with team. So she made appointment and here we are. 

Recommend a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms, presenting problems, and history.
Assess the validity of your diagnosis using a sociocultural perspective.
Compare at least one evidence-based and one non-evidence-based treatment option for the diagnosis. Research a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources to support your choices.
Propose and provide an explanation for a minimum of two historical perspectives and two theoretical orientations that are inappropriate alternates for the conceptualizations in this case.

The Making a Differential Diagnosis assignment

Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style 
Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text. DSM -5 made easy James Morrison
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

The process of DSM-5 differential diagnosis can be broken down into six basic steps: 1) ruling out Malingering and Factitious Disorder, 2) ruling out a substance etiology, 3) ruling out an etiological medical condition, 4) determining the specific primary disorder(s), 5) differentiating Adjustment Disorder from the residual Other Specified and Unspecified conditions, and 6) establishing the boundary with no mental disorder. A thorough review of this chapter provides a useful framework for understanding and applying the decision trees presented in the next chapter. 
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