Four Assignments

1. Due May 15 (Bipolar Disorder) Select a diagnosis from the following:

PTSD

Anorexia Nervosa

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder

Insomnia

Other type of diagnosis with instructor approval

Write a 750-1,000-word paper about your selected diagnosis. Use headings and include the following in your paper:

A brief summary of the chosen disorder that includes symptoms, prevalence, development, and course according to the most recent version of the DSM.

An explanation of the types of tools that would be used in order to make a diagnosis of the disorder. One tool described should be the DSM's cross-cutting symptom measure.

A minimum of two recommended psychological tests that could be used for the selected diagnosis.

For each of the tests listed, include an explanation if the test is considered reliable and valid (use the Mental Measurements Yearbook in the GCU Online Library for this information). The Mental Measurements Yearbook can be found by navigating to the following link, then scrolling to the Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print: http://library.gcu.edu/Database/Subject?subject=Counseling_And_Psychology.

Would a personality assessment be an appropriate tool for diagnosis? Why or why not?

Additional information about each test to include the price, length of time to administer, and any other relevant information.

Include at least three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

2. Due May 22 worksheet attached (you do not have to complete in essay format just answer on the worksheet)

Complete the Topic 6 Short Answer Questions Worksheet.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Attachments PCN-523-RS-T6ShortAnswerQuestions.docx

3. Due 5/27/20 Assessment plays a significant role in the educational setting. Educators may want to assess what students have learned in class, or they may want to find out the extent to which students are able to learn more advance material. A variety of testing instruments are used in all levels of education.

Write a 750-1,000-word paper about the significance of intelligence testing for adolescents. Include the following in your paper:

An explanation of the significance of intelligence tests

Attributes of intelligence tests to include normative culture, language, and so forth

An example of when it would be appropriate to administer an intelligence test and why

A minimum of three scholarly resources

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

4. Due 6/3/ 20 Topic of Domestic Violence Select a special population of interest from the following list:

Domestic violence victims

Clients with questions about their sexual orientation

Human trafficking victims

Clients with suicidal ideation

Clients who self-harm

Hypothesize the future of psychological testing for your selected population.

Create a 7-10-slide presentation about your population that includes the following:

A description of the tests and assessments currently in use

Changes to the tests and assessments you would like to see

Explain any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims’ rights

Detailed speaker notes as if you are giving the presentation in person

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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