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PSY 270 Entire Course (UOP)

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PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix B
PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 2 Checkpoint Models of Abnormality Appendix C
PSY 270 Week 2 Assignment Clinical Assessment
PSY 270 Week 3 Checkpoint Stress Disorders Appendix D
PSY 270 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Suicide Appendix E
PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Clinical Interview Questions
PSY 270 Week 4 Assignment Depression Paper
PSY 270 Week 5 Checkpoint Substance Abuse
PSY 270 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 6 Checkpoint Mind Over Matter
PSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia Presentation
PSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and Mental Retardation Appendix F


PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix B (UO
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CheckPoint: Research Methods

Resource: Appendix B
Complete the chart found in Appendix B.
Post your completed chart as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP)

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Discussion Questions

No single definition of psychological abnormality has been completely

accepted by the psychological community. Many of the definitions
include common features, known as the four Ds. What are the four Ds?
Briefly describe each one. How may culture determine what is
considered abnormal? Cite specific examples.

There are currently several trends in the treatment of psychological

disorders, including the following:

The use of psychotropic medications

Deinstitutionalization and outpatient care for those with severe
psychological problems
Prevention programs and positive psychology

PSY 270 Week 2 Assignment Clinical Assessment (UOP)

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. Assignment: Clinical Week Two Assessment

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter, Clara,
to see Dr. Mason, a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason,
but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and
Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns.
They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing
temper tantrums, during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and
eating patterns have changed, and she no longer wants to go to
preschool.

Create a brief response to each of the following questions:

What other information would you like to learn during the interview
with the family? What questions would you ask?

PSY 270 Week 2 Checkpoint Models of Abnormality AppendixC(

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CheckPoint: Models of Abnormality

Resource: Appendix C
Complete the activity in Appendix C.
Post your completed chart as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 3 Checkpoint Stress Disorders Appendix D (UOP)

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CheckPoint: Stress Disorders

Resource: Appendix D
Answer the questions found in Appendix D.
Post your responses as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP)

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Discussion Questions

Surveys suggest that up to 4% of the U.S. population suffers from

generalized anxiety disorder. How are anxiety disorders viewed by
various psychological perspectives such as psychodynamic, biological,
cognitive, and humanistic? With which perspective do you most agree?
With which do you least agree? Explain your answers.

How do phobias differ from fears? What types of phobias affect a

persons ability to function normally in society? How is his or her ability
to function in society affected? What may cause a person to develop a
phobia?

PSY 270 Week 4 Assignment Depression Paper (UOP)

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Assignment: Depression Paper

Many people become depressed at some point in their lives, but when
these feelings interfere with an individuals ability to live a normal life
and persist for an extended period, the individual should seek
professional help. Some individuals not only experience depression but
also extreme highs, known as mania, making it more difficult to live a
normal, productive life.

PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Clinical Interview Questions (UOP)

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CheckPoint: Clinical Interview Questions

The questions you develop in this weeks CheckPoint will be used in

your final project. Once you receive feedback on these ten questions,
make any necessary revisions and save a copy of these questions to be
turned in Week Nine.

Resource: Clinical Interview section on pp. 6971 of Fundamentals of

Abnormal Psychology
Review the information on clinical interviews on pp. 6971.
Write ten questions you would ask to learn more about a persons
problems, feelings, relationships, and background.
Post your answers as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Suicide Appendix E (UOP)

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CheckPoint: Suicide

Resource: Appendix E and the Suicide Rates by Age Group article

Answer the questions in Appendix E.
Post your answers as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 5 Checkpoint Substance Abuse (UOP)

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CheckPoint: Substance Abuse

Review the various responses from the clusters in Discussion Question

2.

Respond to the following: In Discussion Question 2, you examined the

various viewpoints on causes and treatments for substance abuse. With
which viewpoint or viewpoints do you agree most? Why?

Provide specific examples of causal factors and treatments outlined by

the respective theoretical viewpoints.

PSY 270 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP)

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Discussion Questions

Anorexia and bulimia are serious problems with devastating effects.

Both are eating disorders, but each has distinct characteristics. What
are some differences between these two disorders? How do these
disorders affect the people who suffer from them? What leads a person
to become either anorexic or bulimic? Are the causes internal, external,
or both? Explain your answers.

Review Ch. 12 of in Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. Your

instructor will divide the class into four discussion clusters. Answer the
following questions in your cluster: How does your assigned theoretical
viewpoint explain the causes of substance abuse, and what treatments
does it recommend? What are some of the strengths or weaknesses of
your assigned viewpoint?

PSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia Presentation (UOP)

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Assignment: Schizophrenia Presentation

You are considered an expert in your field and your supervisor has
asked you to speak at an upcoming symposium addressing several
topics of abnormal psychology. Your presentation must outline the
symptoms, treatments, and popularly held views of schizophrenia.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that

includes an introduction and a conclusion.
Address the following in your presentation:

What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

PSY 270 Week 6 Checkpoint Mind Over Matter (UOP)

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CheckPoint: Mind Over Matter

Resource: A Matter Over Mind article

Review the Electronic Reserve Readings for Week Five, located on the
student Web site. In your reading, A Matter Over Mind, the author
presents the case of a young man who shoots and kills a police officer.
The case argues a defendants constitutional right to use the insanity
defense and the amount of leeway provided to prosecutors.

What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What
is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule?)
The McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person
who drinks alcohol and then murders someone. Why not?

PSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and Mental Retardation App

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CheckPoint: Autism and Mental Retardation

Resource: Appendix F
Answer the questions in Appendix F.
Post your answers as an attachment.

PSY 270 Week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2 (UOP)

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.Discussion Questions

Children, like adults, experience depression and anxiety. How do the

experiences of children who feel anxiety or depression compare to
those of adults who feel anxiety or depression? Explain your answers.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing concern in

the United States. How does ADHD differ from disruptive behavior
disorder? How might these two disorders affect a classroom? Do you
believe doctors overprescribe medication for ADHD? Explain your
answer.

PSY 270 Week 8 Assignment DSM-IV Evaluation Appendix H (UO

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Assignment: DSM-IV Evaluation

Resource: Appendix H
Complete Appendix H.
Format your paper according to APA standards.
Post your assignment as a 350- to 700-word attachment.

PSY 270 Week 8 Checkpoint DSM-IV Problems Appendix G (UOP

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CheckPoint: DSM-IV Problems

Resource: Appendix G
Complete Appendix G.
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PSY 270 Week 9 Capstone DQ (UOP)

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Capstone Discussion Question

Psychology has many applications in our lives, both professionally and

personally. How might having a background in psychology help you in
your professional life? How might it help you in your personal life?

PSY 270 Week 9 Final Project Psychological Disorder Analysis

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Final Project: Psychological Disorder Analysis

Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health

clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping, feeling "jumpy all of the
time," and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms
are causing problems for her at work, where she is an accountant.

Resources: Appendix A, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, and the

Faces of Abnormal Psychology Interactive application at the McGraw
Hill Higher Education Web site

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