Assignment: Vienna Psychoanalytic Society

Assignment: Vienna Psychoanalytic Society
Assignment: Vienna Psychoanalytic Society
DISCUSSION #1.Freud was a very controversial figure who influenced the field of psychology in many significant ways. In a well-written post, describe at least two ways in which Freud contributed to the field in a positive way. Then provide at least one example of how the psychoanalytic approach can be used to understand the development of children.
Discussion #2.Original members of the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society, Alfred Adler and Carl Jung, both split from Freud and left the group. In a well-written post, describe the major components of Adler’s and Jung’s theories and how these theories differed from Freud’s theory. Briefly describe which of the three theories (Freud’s, Adler’s, or Jung’s) makes the most sense to you and why?
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Discussion #3. (Statistics).Describe a study you would like to explore in your future or current career. To help design the study, answer the following questions:
1. What is the independent variable?
2. What is the dependent variable?
Also, list the following:
· Null hypothesis.
· Research or alternative hypothesis.
Answer the following questions:
1. Are your hypotheses directional or nondirectional?
2. What kind of sampling would you choose and why
Complete the Topic 8 Short Answer Worksheet.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
PCN-527 Topic 8: Short Answer Questions
Directions: Provide short answers of 75-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least four peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook.
1. Discuss the similarities and differences of the three generations of anti-psychotic medications.
2. How do the current anti-psychotics work on the brain?
3. Discuss the similarities and differences between the three generations of medications to treat depression.
4. How do the current medications to treat depression work on the brain?
5. Describe three medications that are used to treat substance use disorders.
6. What medications may be risky to prescribe someone who has a substance use disorder? Why are they risky?
7. Describe the importance of the DSM in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
8. Identify some adverse side effects of at least two commonly prescribed medication for treating psychiatric disorders.