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Discussion: excessive arousal at nighttime
Discussion: excessive arousal at nighttime
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Discussion: PMHNP caring for an excessive arousal at nighttime
Question 40
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could the PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive state to a sleep state?
a) Histamine 2 receptor antagonist
b) Benzodiazepines
c) Stimulants
d) Caffeine
Question 41
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who experiences too much overstimulation and anxiety during daytime hours. The patient agrees to a pharmacological treatment but states, “I don’t want to feel sedated or drowsy from the medicine.” Which decision made by the PMHNP demonstrates proper knowledge of this patient’s symptoms and appropriate treatment options?
a) Avoiding prescribing the patient a drug that blocks H1 receptors
b) Prescribing the patient a drug that acts on H2 receptors
c) Stopping the patient from taking medicine that unblocks H1 receptors
d) None of the above
Astronaut Images/Getty Images. Arousal is an abrupt change in the pattern of brain wave activity, as measured by an EEG. Arousal typically represents a shift from deepsleep, which is commonly known as REM sleep, to light sleep, known as NREMsleep, or from sleep to wakefulness.Nov 9, 2018
PGAD Treatment. Although there is no official cure for this disorder, there are several treatment options that can help you to cope with and calm your symptoms. These range from medication or pelvic floor physical therapy to seeing a therapist or even having surgery (when Tarlov cysts are suspected as the cause).

Assignment : Preparing Informational Interview
Assignment : Preparing Informational Interview
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Assignment : Preparing for the Informational Interview
An informational interview is a recommended tool for exploring career options. In M3 Assignment 2, you will submit a written account of the informational interview you conducted with the psychology professional.
You will ask the interviewee to describe the educational and training steps (the career paths) he or she took to reach the current position. You will also ask the interviewee to describe, in some detail, the job responsibilities associated with the position. The interview must be at least thirty minutes long. Ideally, it should be conducted in person. If that is not feasible, a phone interview is adequate.
Begin to prepare for this informational interview by identifying the professional you plan to interview. Ideally, the professional should be engaged in a career that you hope to pursue. (You may want to identify a second candidate in case your initial choice is unable to complete the interview with you.) This professional may work in your local area, but that is not necessary. If you cannot identify a professional easily, ask your friends and family if they know anyone who works in the field of psychology. You may also want to phone your local community mental health center or social services agency to ask for names and contact information of potential professionals you could interview. Contact your facilitator for guidance if you have difficulty in identifying someone.
Tasks
In a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:
Provide the following identifying information about the individual you have selected:
The name
The job title (licensed psychologist, social worker, or case manager)
The level of education (a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree)
A description of job responsibilities or day-to-day tasks
The type of license, if applicable
The state of residence and practice
The e-mail address or phone number
Develop a list of at least fifteen questions to ask in your informational interview. Research possible questions to include using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet. Refer to the document to conduct an Internet search using the search terms “informational interview questions” in order to find suggested questions. Be sure to put them into your own words for the purpose of this assignment and to give credit to your source by using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.
Ask the interviewee about his or her work, academic preparation, and advice. In addition, include the interviewee’s answers to questions on the following topics:
The experience, skills, and knowledge necessary for success in a career in psychology or in graduate school
Relevant professional organizations
His or her views on professional ethics and academic integrity
The role of psychological research in his or her work
His or her greatest challenges and rewards
His or her reasons for choosing the field
Develop a script (word-for-word written statement) that you will use during the warm-up (meet-and-greet) portion of the interview. What will you say to the interviewee when you meet him or her? What will you do? For example, will you shake the person’s hand and introduce yourself? Include small talk of a professional nature that will serve as an introduction and explanation of the purpose of the interview. Demonstrate in your script your ability to interact professionally and effectively in a professional environment.
This assignment is preparatory work for the interview to be conducted later in this course. Do not conduct the interview for this assignment.
Submission Details:
Write a 1–2-page paper in Microsoft Word format. Apply APA standards to cite sources. Use the following file-naming convention: M1_A3_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources. Use this as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Assignment: Intellectual abilities
Assignment: Intellectual abilities
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Assignment: Intellectual abilities
Use the results of the attached test or take the test yourself that is attached, you can address the following questions with your own personal results in mind.
1. Do you think “multiple intelligences” is a valid construct? In other words, do multiple intelligences exist? (Be sure to include connections to the textbook/research when building your argument.)
2. Do you think that the test you took gave a valid picture of your intellectual abilities? In other words, do you think that test accurately measured what it is supposed to measure?
3. Provide at least one recommendation about how the developers of this multiple intelligences test could demonstrate evidence for the validity of the test. Your recommendation should focus on one of the types of validity described in the textbook the chapter that covers these items is attached [i.e., content-related validity, predictive validity, concurrent validity, or construct validity (using convergent or discriminant evidence)].
4. Finally, make a Biblical argument either for or against the existence of multiple intelligences. Whichever stance you take, be sure to back it up with meaningful and relevant scripture references.
In your replies, evaluate (e.g., identify strengths and limitations) your classmates’ arguments using unique scholarly and scriptural citations. Make sure that your replies extend discussion by building on what your classmates wrote. Please go beyond simply agreeing/disagreeing with your classmates or reiterating the main points that you made in your own thread.
Please adhere to the following standards:
· post should be a minimum of 350 words.
· In all of your posts, you should support your assertions with at least one scholarly citation AND one scriptural citation MUST BE A VERSE FROM THE BIBLE NOT JUST A RELIGIOUS REFERENCE IN GENERAL (made in current APA format). Acceptable sources include: the Bible, the textbook, and other peer-reviewed articles and/or books.
· Appropriate citations of and references for all source materials should be made in current APA format.
· First person (“I” and “we”) is allowed in all posts.
Textbook Reference you must use:
Cohen, R. J. & Swerdlik, M. E. (2017). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (9th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781259870507.

Assignment: Legalization of Marijuana
Assignment: Legalization of Marijuana
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Assignment: Legalization of Marijuana Debate
Details:
Your instructor will assign you one of the following positions related to the legalization of recreational marijuana use:
For Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Part 1:
Research your assigned position as well as the alternatives so you can critically engage with your opponents’ position.
In 750-1,000 words, write a summary about your assigned position that describes its major tenets and arguments for them. Make sure to include the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of marijuana use in your summary.
Use three to five academic resources.
Part 2:
By Day 4, post your 750-1,000-word paper as your initial response to the thread in the Main Forum titled “Recreational Marijuana Legalization Debate” for the topic you have been assigned.
By Day 5, respond to the two alternative positions with a 200-350-word rebuttal.
Days 6-7, continue the dialog with at least one of the alternative positions.
Be sure to ask your opponents follow-up questions that challenge their views and answer your opponent’s questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:
3) Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco,on the consumer and significant others.
4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.
26) Screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.
28) Determine the client’s readiness for treatment/change and the needs of others involved in the current situation.
103) Describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of addictions.
117) Interpret and apply information from current counseling and addictions research literature in order to improve client care and enhance professional growth.

Assignment: popular films and tmedia.
Assignment: popular films and tmedia.
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Assignment: Explain theoretical concepts using behavioral examples drawn from popular films and the media.
Description: Each student will select a celebrity and discuss this individual’s significant life events and milestones as you see it relates to their personality development. Then, you will apply at least two of the personality theories discussed in the textbook. I will provide examples of theories below. Your presentation should be 10-12 slides pages in length (this does not include your title slide and reference slide. Be sure to include correctly formatted APA citations.
Your presentation should include the following:
Clearly identify the theories you have selected.
Discuss strengths/limitation of the theory.
How does it apply to your selected individual?
Images to support your points.
Evaluation of cultural influences on personality development of your celebrity.
A minimum of two (2) educational/peer reviewed sources from the library. These should be journal articles from psychology journals related to course topics.
Speaker notes to add details to your slides.
Please select at least two (2) of the following theories in discussing your selected individual:
Trait theory: Discuss the traits the celebrity possesses according to the different trait theories discussed in the text. (i.e Allport, Cattell, Eysenck, the Big Five, etc.)
Psychodynamic Theory: Discuss any unconscious conflicts the celebrity might be experiencing, and whether they are fixated at any of the psychosexual stages. (i.e. Freud, Jung, Adler, Erickson, Horney, etc.)
Cognitive-Behavioral: What thought patterns might the celebrity have learned? How do their thoughts, behaviors, and environment influence each other? (i.e. Skinner, Kelly, Mischel, Bandura, etc.)
Humanistic Theories: What sort of self-image does this celebrity have? Is their ideal self similar to their actual self? (i.e. Rogers, Maslow, Buddhism, etc.)
Formatting Reminder: You are expected to format your presentation according to APA formatting guidelines. Please see the APA resources folder in our classroom for additional resources and tools for help in preparing your paper. Be sure to cite your sources accordingly, to avoid plagiarism in your formal written assignments.

Assignment: Test of validity
Assignment: Test of validity
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Developing quantitative research studies that can stand the test of validity is a complicated and nuanced practice. Burkholder (2016) touched upon the experimental design validity framework of Shadish and colleagues that focuses on validity in the context of experimental designs. The framework outlines four components of validity in experimental design research; internal, external, statistical conclusion, and construct validity (Ch 2, Validity Considerations). Focusing upon internal and external validity it is important to note the threats and disparities of each in developing and conducting quantitative research.
Internal validity refers to the ability to test selected variables to an extent that allows the researcher to develop a causal inference. The ability to show that a selected variable had a change directly impacted by or caused by an independent variable absent of another plausible rival explanation (Burkholder, Ch 2, Internal Validity). Internal validity means that a study design enabled the researcher to account for all possible intervening variables related to the focus of the research. Internal validity in a way is the elimination of competing variables to explain a given phenomenon. For example, a study examining student retention and tuition affordability would have to account academic variables (among others) in order to isolate the focus upon economic driven negative retention rates. A researcher would have to control for students (or eliminate) from a study those where negative retention was the result of poor academic performance in order to show a valid relationship between retention (dependent) and affordability (independent). Failure to do so would result in the study failing to meet the standard of internal validity. Diminishing any correlation based upon non-controlled variables that could be used as plausible explanations for the dependent variable.
The plausibility of the implantation of a research study across contexts while still holding true is external validity (Burkholder, Ch.2, External Validity). This is another research design practice that requires an astute attention to detail and a great deal of perspective to eliminate. The greatest threat to external validity in my opinion is a failure to account for environmental context. Or the inability to account for environmental context when conducting a study or examining research results. For Instance, in my field of higher education, a study examining the effectiveness of retention policies in New Jersey would fail an external validity test if it did not account for the variations of state policies from state to state. This would be an example of generalization of a research study findings. If a researcher accounted for plausible factors that enabled a study to replicate across other states by utilizing qualitative data could then account for external validity of the study.
In addition to validity concerns in developing quantitative research studies, ethical concerns are also a pressing trepidation for researchers. For instance, when conducting a study that is localized to a specific geographic area, whereas the publication of the data could potentially be traced to individuals, is a paramount ethical and legal concern for researchers (Protecting Human Research Participants, NIH Office of Extramural Research). A study design must account for the anonymity and protection of any research subjects. When designing a research study it is important to measure the necessity of ethical responsibility, with the selection of study variables and testing tools. A failure to do so can leave a researcher ethically responsible for failing to meet the obligation of participant privacy or a study whose measurements could not balance with those obligations and fails to meet validity standards.
Finally, in developing a research study, one must derive ones methodology from the basis of the research question. Thus after developing a research question one can determine the most appropriate methodology to answer the research question. Not every research question is amenable to quantitative methodology. This means that in order to employ a quantitative methodology a researcher must be able to identify variables that can be numerically quantified as well as a tool that can accurately test the quantified data. Some research questions cannot be answered without a qualitative approach. Thus, the importance in allowing the research question to delineate the scientific methodology to employ for a given study and to analyze the potential limitations or flaws that may arise if choosing quantitative methods for a study that is not amenable to quantitative approaches.

Assignment: developing your network
Assignment: developing your network
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Assignment: Understanding of organizational politics and developing your network?
Discussion Board, Part One: Initial PostTopic 1: View the Whirlpool video case and then visit the . Review the company videos and other information available. Are Whirlpool’s network groups still evident in their company web presence? Are Whirlpool’s strategy and efforts to have a culture of diversity a model all organizations can adopt?
Topic 2: View the video “The Best Way to Play Office Politics” showcasing the interview with Linda Hull and Kent Lineback, the authors of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. This video discusses organizational politics and managing a network along with mistakes that can be made. What suggestions do they have for these types of situations? What takeaways can you put into action to better your understanding of organizational politics and developing your network?
Topic 3: Marie Forleo, a marketing trainer and host of MarieTV, presents the eight tips for genuine networking. Do you agree or disagree with her suggestions? Discuss how this information is useful to you and others toward effective networking?
Discussion Questions (DQs)
For the three discussion questions posted to the discussion board this week, respond with an initial post to one of the questions. Initial responses should be a minimum of 250 words.
7 Ways to Build a Strong Network
Focus on the right people. The secret to networking isn’t to attend a networking event and pass out as many business cards as you can. …
Create win/win situations. …
Give before you receive. …
Become a connector. …
Remember to reconnect. …
Use social networks. …
Start your own networking group.
Having a strong personal brand requires being connected to a network of resources for mutual development and growth.
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Ten Ways to Build and Maintain Your Professional Network
Speak. Take every opportunity to speak about your career or business – your passion. …
Participate. …
Publish. …
Create. …
Volunteer. …
Write. …
Acknowledge. …
Update.

Assignment: goal-setting program
Assignment: goal-setting program
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Assignment: Structure a COMPREHENSIVE goal-setting program to help an athlete overcome either disorder.
Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disease characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese, a disturbed and distorted body image, significant weight loss unrelated to other illness, refusal to maintain normal body weight, and amenorrhea. Bulimia is an episodic pattern of uncontrollable food bingeing followed by purging. It is characterized by awareness that the pattern is abnormal, fear of being unable to stop eating voluntarily, depressed mood, and self-deprecation. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. It is difficult to get an accurate assessment of eating disorders due to under-reporting. Athletes, in particular, are very secretive because they run the risk of being dropped from the team if the problem is discovered. They will only share the problem when the problem is almost catastrophic and professional help is needed. As a coach, I have known that at least six of my athletes suffered from this self-destructive behavior.
Research demonstrates that goals are a powerful means for effecting behavior changes. Goals that directly influence behavior focus a performer’s attention on important elements, increase motivation and persistence, and facilitate the development of new learning strategies. Goals that indirectly influence behavior can alter important psychological factors, such as self-confidence, anxiety, and satisfaction.
Structure a COMPREHENSIVE goal-setting program to help an athlete overcome either disorder.
Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of settinggoals helps you choose where you want to go in life.
What are the 5 smart goals?
5 Elements of a SMART Business Goal
SMART is an acronym for the 5 elements of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals. …
Great goals are well-defined and focused. …
A goal without a measurable outcome is like a sports competition without a scoreboard or scorekeeper.