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Assignment: outside the classroom
Assignment: outside the classroom
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Analyze how the group behaviors and communication patterns influence social facilitation
Portfolio Group Influence Assignment This required Portfolio assignment due in Week Four will give you experience observing and interacting with people outside of the classroom. It has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop skills, synthesize knowledge, and integrate learning in a real world setting. This assignment accomplishes that goal by challenging you to:
• Observe a group discussing a topic of interest such as a focus group, a community public assembly, a department meeting at your workplace, or local support group
• Study how the group members interact and impact one another
• Analyze how the group behaviors and communication patterns influence social facilitation
• Integrate your findings with evidence-based literature from journal articles, textbook, and additional scholarly sources
Purpose: To provide you with an opportunity to experience a group setting and analyze how the presence of others substantially influences the behaviors of its members through social facilitation.
Process: You will participate as a guest at an interest group meeting
in your community to gather data for a qualitative research paper.
Once you have located an interest group, contact stakeholders and
explain the purpose of your inquiry. After you receive permission to
participate, you will schedule a date to attend the meeting; at which
time you will observe the members and document the following for
your analysis:
o Any assignment that has more than 15% of the paper quoted (properly or improperly) will be subject to a point deduction or discipline action in the case of intentional plagiarism. You may run your paper through the UoPX Plagiarism Detector to ensure compliance.
o Please note the 1200-1500 word assignment is a MINIMUM – as noted in Helpful Hints – A papers go above and beyond the minimum requirements.
o Part I is integrated into your 1200-1500 word minimums. The questions are answered as part of your paper.
o Be sure that you view the rubric for a more thorough discussion of paper requirements.
As this is an upper division psychology class, the proper use of APA formatting will be required and will be a graded focus on all papers within this course. Please be sure to submit the certificate of originality in a SEPARATE file with every assignment. See course for more details.
Here is what our professor posted:
•You are not allowed to use websites, encyclopedias, dictionaries or previous textbooks on your papers – only library peer reviewed research.
•Just to be clear from above – any paper that has anything OTHER than our CURRENT textbook and EXCLUSIVE peer reviewed research will not receive a passing grade – no matter how good it is.
•I do not have a required number of citations per paper, however, you should DEFINITELY use the textbook and at LEAST ONE peer reviewed journal article that you get from the library for EACH paper. Like the word count, doing one peer reviewed journal article will help you pass the paper. A papers generally go above and beyond, and include 3 or 4 peer reviewed journal articles and NO websites, dictionaries, old textbooks and encyclopedias.

Assignment: Five Factor Trait Model
Assignment: The Five Factor Trait Model
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Women in positions of power often have a difficult time knowing how they should manage their emotions. Too much emotion does not fit the stereotype of a leader, yet no emotion does not fit the stereotype of a woman, so it often feels like a lose–lose battle for women leaders. Please look up two world leaders, one man and one woman, expressing emotion. Are there any articles or pieces of information regarding the reactions of the public when seeing the leader get emotional? Is this consistent with the research from the textbook? Please take a look at Forbes top 10 stereotypes about powerful women. Based on this information, what advice would you give a female leader regarding emotion expression?
Additional resources:
Forbes top 10 stereotypes about powerful women:
Resources: To prepare for this assignment review the following theories of aging listed in Chapter 13, 14, and 15 of the textbook.
The Five Factor Trait Model
Rate-of-Living Theories
Cellular Theories
Programmed-Cell-Death Theories
Information Processing Theory
Continuity Theory
Competence and Environmental Press Theory
Erik Erikson’s Integrity vs. Despair
Part 1: Older Adult Interview
Interview an older adult of your choice (they may be your parents, relatives, or friends) and have a discussion about the factors that influenced their development. Address the following as part of the interview:
Cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development during the interviewee’s Maturity stage of adulthood (age 65 or older).
How peers influenced the interviewee during his or her adolescent/young adult stage.
What people and/or events influenced the interviewee’s development of morals such as faith, ethics, and culture?
How the interviewee’s experiences, positive or negative, have formulated who he or she is as a mature adult.
Note: American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware of this, and do not force them to answer where the opportunity to reply has been refused.
Pick one of the theories reviewed in Chapters 14 and 15 of the text.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a paper of 750-1,000 words, discussing the selected theory and how it relates to your interview. Include the following in your paper:
A description of the selected theory.
A description of your interviewee (gender, age, ethnicity, etc.).
How the interviewee’s responses illustrate the selected theory. Support your response with examples.
Discuss the ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in older adults.
Include at least three scholarly references in addition to a personal communication reference for the interviewee.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required

Treating anxiety assignment
Treating anxiety assignment
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Question 17
A 64-year-old-patient has been prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) because of increasing periods of anxiety. The nurse should be careful to assess for
A. a history of current or past alcohol use.
B. a diet high in fat.
C. current nicotine use.
D. a diet high in carbohydrates.
1 points
Question 18
Which of the following would be an expected outcome in a patient who has been given atropine during a medical emergency?
A. Restoration of normal sinus rhythm
B. Resolution of respiratory acidosis
C. Reduction of severe hypertension
D. Increased level of consciousness
1 points
Question 19
A trauma patient has been receiving frequent doses of morphine in the 6 days since his accident. This pattern of analgesic administration should prompt the nurse to carefully monitor the patient’s
A. bowel patterns.
B. urine specific gravity.
C. skin integrity.
D. core body temperature.
Question 20
A middle-aged patient was diagnosed with major depression after a suicide attempt several months ago and has failed to respond appreciably to treatment with SSRIs. As a result, his psychiatrist has prescribed phenelzine. When planning this patient’s subsequent care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A. Risk for Injury related to drug–drug interactions or drug–nutrient interactions
B. Risk for Constipation related to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis
C. Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to cardiovascular effects of phenelzine
D. Risk for Infection related to immunosuppressive effects of phenelzine
nstipation related to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis
C. Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to cardiovascular effects of phenelzine
Self-care
May be harmful and aggravate certain conditions.
Reduces risk of aggravating certain conditions.
Aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Quitting smoking tobacco.
Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise and other activities that reduce symptoms of stress
A diet that provides essential nutrients and adequate calories, while avoiding excess sugar, carbohydrates and fatty foods.

Assignment: Professional Journal Psychology
Assignment: Professional Journal Psychology
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Assignment: Exploration of a Professional Journal Article in Psychology
Please compose an outline of the term paper assignment described below. Your outline must be at least 2 pages long and you must answer all questions asked in the assignment as described below. The outline is a brief summary of your term paper.
Term Paper Assignment: Exploration of a Professional Journal Article in Psychology
A recent research article from a scholarly journal in the field of developmental psychology. It must have been published less than 12 years ago.
Select an article: British Journal of Social Psychology, or Journal of Positive Psychology
Before proceeding, please ensure that your selected article meets the following criteria:
Full-text is available in online database. Is a scholarly journal article in the field of psychology. Was published less than 12 years ago.
Write a paper of at least 2000 (five pages)
1. Identify your selected article, using a proper APA-style reference.
2. Describe what type of article it is and how you can tell. For example, is it a primarily a review of existing research, a report of new research, or an analysis of a professional issue? Describe how you can you tell. If it is a research article, identify the type of research involved. Summarize what you have learned about the content of the article. Be sure to include the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported. Explain how this article fits into the overall field of developmental psychology. Then, identify the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook. Explain why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
At least five pages long (2000 words). Be typed in APA format, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.

Assignment: diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms
Assignment: diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms
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Assignment: Appreciation of diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms
The collaborative practice of clinicians across disciplines requires a shared language, appreciation of diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms, and recognition of appropriate roles within the health care team. This collaborative environment is at the heart of a health care system that utilizes the skills and expertise of all its team members in appropriate and extended roles. This model of care delivery is often called integrated care (IC) or collaborative care (CC). Although this model is endorsed by many professional societies and agencies, the CC/IC care delivery model can fail due to multiple factors.
In your initial post, consider the clinical partnerships that result within the CC/IC delivery model. Integrating concepts developed from different content domains in psychology, address the following questions.
How might health care teams achieve therapeutic goals for individual clients?
How does this support health literacy?
What factors might lead to the failure of the CC/IC delivery model?
How might lack of acceptance of the value or viability of the CC/IC model by stakeholders, lack of awareness of the clinical competencies of various members of the team, barriers to financial reimbursement for services, and lack of integration of support services within the practice cause a breakdown in efficacy?
What supportive interventions within the CC/IC model address such issues?
In addition, consider how successful health care models assume an understanding of each profession’s competencies and responsibilities. For example, primary care providers (PCPs) are sometimes unaware of the abilities and practice scope of psychology professionals.
Identify methods of targeted intervention and education for PCPs that might alleviate potential issues for the CC/IC model.
Explain how the APA Ethical Code oAssignment: diagnostic and therapeutic paradigmstial work settings where you might find the CC/IC model. In what ways might this model provide more job satisfaction?

Discussion: Short-term insomnia treatment
Discussion: Short-term insomnia treatment
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Question 24
A patient has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term treatment of insomnia. Which of the following will the nurse include in a teaching plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. The drug does not cause sleepiness in the morning.
B. It is available in both quick-onset and continuous-release oral forms.
C. The drug should not be used for longer than 1 month.
D. It should be taken 1 hour to 90 minutes before going to bed.
E. One of the most common adverse effects of the drug is headache.
Question 25
A patient who is experiencing withdrawal from heavy alcohol use have developed psychosis and been treated with haloperidol. Which of the following assessment findings should prompt the care team to assess the patient for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
A. The patient develops yellowed sclerae and intense pruritis (itchiness).
B. The patient demonstrates a significant increase in agitation after being given haloperidol.
C. The patient develops muscle rigidity and a sudden, high fever.
D. The patient complains of intense thirst and produces copious amounts of urine.
1 points
Question 26
A nurse is providing care for a patient who suffered extensive burns to his extremities during a recent industrial accident. Topical lidocaine gel has been ordered to be applied to the surfaces of all his burns in order to achieve adequate pain control. When considering this order, the nurse should be aware that
A. there is a risk of systemic absorption of the lidocaine through the patient’s traumatized skin.
B. intravenous lidocaine may be preferable to topical application.
C. lidocaine must be potentiated with another anesthetic in order to achieve pain control.
D. pain relief is unlikely to be achieved due to the destruction of nerve endings in the burn site.
1 points
Question 27
Which of the following drugs used to treat anxiety would be appropriate for a patient who is a school teacher and is concerned about feeling sedated at work?
A. Lorazepam (Ativan)
B. Diazepam (Valium)
C. Alprazolam (Xanax)
D. Buspirone (BuSpar)
1 points
Question 28
A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse’s priority assessments?
A. Liver function studies, pain intensity, and blood glucose level
B. Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
C. Respiratory rate, seizure activity, and electrolytes
D. Respiratory rate, pain intensity, and mental status
1 points
Question 29
A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an episode of status epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered intravenously. The nurse will be sure to
A. administer after diluting the drug with gabapentin in intravenous solution.
B. inject very slowly, no faster than 100 mg/minute.
C. inject the diazepam very quickly, 15 mg in 10 to15 seconds.
D. avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the wrist.
1 points
Question 30
A 30-year-old woman is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 30mg PO tid. The nurse knows that at that dosage, the patient will need to be carefully monitored for
A. increased secretions.
B. facial flushing.
C. dizziness

Assignment: APA Code of Ethics
Assignment: APA Code of Ethics
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Assignment: Case study APA Code of Ethics Outline
Okay here is my case study
Case Study 10-53: Zena Freeman is a contention between a student and her male teacher (Dr. Macho Mann ) Organizational Psychology course. She goes to her teacher requesting help understanding specific organizational psychology research ideas. Educator Macho Mann remarks his student that women don’t have a place in the course since they are not suited for the field and exclusively decline to answer her questions, yet he kept on criticizing her and the female sex overall. He went ahead about how women are inadmissible for function in the business world and utilized her issues understanding specific ideas as his proof to help this. A way to deal with breaking down this case study would be analyzing why a renowned teacher wants to disparage his student looking for his assistance and clarifying which ethical and moral violations he has supported.
Ethical Conflict was::
The main ethical conflict includes the standard of “Human Relations” and the guideline of “Regard for People’s Rights and Dignity.” The standard of human relations incorporates sexual harassment, unfair discrimination, exploitative relationships, and avoiding harm. These were available for Zena’s case. Zena was subjected to unfair discrimination exclusively because she is a girl. She was likewise subjected to a type of sexual harassment. Although there were no immediate sexual references or inappropriate touching, she is sexually harassed by Macho Mann’s attempt to keep her in a subordinate position by exclusion and ridicule (Koocher, 2016). The Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity is described as respecting the dignity and worth of all people, their right to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination. Be aware of, and respect cultural and role differences, and don’t willingly participate or condone activities of others based on prejudices (“Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.”, 2017).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOMEWORK
in this milestone, apply the APA Code of Ethics to your chosen case study vignette and expand the outline of your final case study analysis paper you began in Milestone Two.
The APA Code of Ethics Principles a. Identify and define all five principles b. Highlight, bold, or summarize all that might apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict c. Justify why highlighted or bolded principles apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict 6. The APA Code of Ethics Standards a. List and define all ten standards b. Highlight, bold, or summarize all that might apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict c. Justify why highlighted or bolded standards apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict 7. Statement of Culture and Social Orientations in the Case Study

Drug prescription assignment
Drug prescription assignment
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Drug prescription assignment
Question 1 A patient has been prescribed a Scheduled 5 drug, an example of this drug is
Question 2 A nurse has just completed a medication history on a newly admitted patient In order to complete medication reconciliation for this patient the nurse will
Question 3 A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a
Question 4 A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her patients Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to patients in a hospital setting?
Question 5 Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and physiologic In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot be provided at the time However, a written prescription must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency dispensing written on the prescription These prescriptions cannot be refilled A new prescription must be written each time Examples include certain amphetamines and barbiturates This is scheduled drug
Question 6 A nurse receives an order to administer a critically ill patient two drugs immediately (stat) The nurse begins the process by
Question 7 A nurse working for a drug company is involved in phase III drug evaluation studies Which of the following might the nurse be responsible for during this stage of drug development?
Question 8 Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing for new drugs What is the primary purpose of this testing process?
Question 9 These drugs have a potential for abuse, but the potential is lower than for drugs on Schedule 2 These drugs contain a combination of controlled and noncontrolled substances Use of these drugs can cause a moderate to low physiologic dependence and a higher psychological dependence A verbal order can be given to the pharmacy and the prescription can be refilled up to five times within 6 months Examples include certain narcotics (codeine) and nonbarbiturate sedatives This is scheduled drug
Question 10 Which of the following patients should be advised by the nurse to avoid over-the-counter cold and allergy preparations that contain phenylephrine?
Question 11 Drugs have a high potential for abuse There is no routine therapeutic use for these drugs and they are not available for regular useThey may be obtained for “investigational use only” by applying to the US Drug Enforcement Agency Examples include heroin and LSD Which scheduled drug is this?
Question 12 A patient has taken an overdose of a vitamin/mineral supplement containing magnesium The nurse will be sure to assess
Question 13 A nurse practitioner understands when prescribing a medication that there are certain questions to address Check all that apply
Question 14 A nurse is caring for a 46-year-old patient of Chinese origin who has bipolar disorder The physician has prescribed lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat the disorder The nurse is aware that the lithium dose will likely be given in a
Question 15 The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 ml tid for 10 days? The nurse practitioner would expect the pharmacist to fill the prescription bottle with how many ml?
Question 16 A patient will begin three new medications as part of her treatment plan The nurse practitioner understands that proper disposal of medications is key when the nurse practitioner states
Question 17 A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs as a part of the patient’s plan of care Which of the following drug nomenclatures should the nurse use to list the drugs?
Question 18 A nurse is providing care for a 71-year-old woman who was sponsored to emigrate from Mexico to the United States 6 months ago Earlier this week, the woman slipped while getting off a bus and fractured her hip How should the woman’s nurse best exemplify cultural competence in the care of this patient?
Question 19 Which of the following serves to protect the public by ensuring the purity of a drug and its contents?
Question 20 A nurse is admitting a Mexican woman to the hospital who cannot speak or understand English The patient is alone, and there is no interpreter available When trying to communicate with the patient the nurse will
Question 21 A patient comes to primary clinic for strep throat A throat swab culture is sent to lab What information is required for the nurse practitioner to disclose on lab transmittal?
Question 22 A Native American man who lives a traditional lifestyle is scheduled to have heart surgery The tribal chief has requested that the tribe’s medicine man perform a ritual before the patient goes to surgery The nurse’s response to this request should be
Question 23 A patient with seasonal allergies is exasperated by her recent nasal congestion and has expressed her desire to treat it by using pseudoephedrine The nurse should inform the patient that
Question 24 A 46-year-old white American has been prescribed a drug that binds to acid glycoproteins The nurse understands that white Americans usually receive
Question 25 A nurse is a member of a research team that is exploring unique differences in responses to drugs that each individual possesses, based on genetic make-up This area of study is called

Discussion: Treating acute alcohol withdrawal
Discussion: Treating acute alcohol withdrawal
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Question 10
The wife of a patient who is taking haloperidol calls the clinic and reports that her husband has taken the first dose of the drug and it is not having a therapeutic effect. An appropriate response by the nurse would be
A. “I’ll ask the nurse practitioner if the dosage can be increased.”
B. “Continue the prescribed dose. It may take several days to work.”
C. “I’ll ask the nurse practitioner if the haloperidol can be discontinued and another drug started.”
D. “I’ll report this to the nurse practitioner and see if he will add another drug to enhance the effects of the haloperidol.”
1 points
Question 11
A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated with intravenous lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic effect by
A. inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase.
B. increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.
C. increasing the amount of serotonin available in the synapses.
D. affecting the regulation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
1 points
Question 12
A nurse will be prepared to administer naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who has had an overdose of morphine. Repeated doses of Narcan will be necessary because Narcan
A. has a shorter half-life than morphine.
B. has less strength in each dose than do individual doses of morphine.
C. causes the respiratory rate to decrease.
D. combined with morphine, increases the physiologic action of the morphine.
Diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium) are used most frequently to treat or prevent alcohol withdrawal, but other benzodiazepines may be used [43]. … We prefer lorazepam (Ativan) or oxazepam (Serax) for thetreatment of patients with advanced cirrhosis or acute alcoholic hepatitis.
The greatest risk of seizures during alcohol withdrawal occurs 12-48 hours after the last drink. People who have seizures because of alcohol withdrawal are at greater risk for experiencing seizures again if medication or drugs change their levels of GABA in the brain later in life

Discussion: Buccal mucosa and slanting
Discussion: Buccal mucosa and slanting
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1st part home work
While interviewing and examining a 17-year-old male, you discover a white patch on his buccal mucosa and slanting palpebral fissures in his eyes. He also states during the interview that he plays baseball and is hoping to earn an athletic scholarship to college.
· What do you suspect? What kind of client teaching is appropriate in this situation?
· Discuss appropriate educational materials for health promotion and disease prevention
· When would slanting palpebral fissures be normal?
· While performing a retinal examination on this patient, you discover that the margins of the optic disc become blurred and indistinct. What further testing would be required? Why?
Second part student post/I needs answer to this post base on the homework
Week 2 physical assessment 17 year old
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Symptoms and Treatment
Buccal mucosa is the inner lining of the lips and cheeks. Presence of white patches in the mouth of the patient could be as a result of irritation of the walls of the mouth cavity. This white patch is hard to come off and mainly attaches itself to the buccal mucosa. This condition is prevalent in tobacco and alcohol users. The patient is probably a smoker; if this is true, he needs to desist from smoking to avoid further irritation of the mouth walls which is a good disease prevention measure. Most teenagers of the patient’s age are likely to engage in smoking an activity which they do as fun. The patient should find other alternatives to smoking such as taking snacks and being with the right company in sports to ensure he succeeds in his quest of securing a scholarship.
The palpebral fissure is the meeting point of the lower and upper eyelids. Slanting of palpebral fissures occurs normally on Asians which is a probable indication of the patient’s descent. The slanting of palpebral fissures is prevalent in people suffering from downs syndrome which has not been stated by the patient. More than 80% of the patients with Down’s syndrome suffer from palpebral fissure (“Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)”, 2018).