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PSY 303 Entire Course (Ash) FOR MORE CLASSES
VISIT www.psy303aid.com   PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 1
Abnormal Theories PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 2
Psycho-Physiological Disorders PSY 303 Week 2 DQ
1 Anxiety Disorders PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 2
Dependency Issues PSY 303 Week 2 Assignment Case
Study Robert Jones PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 1
Dissociative Disorders PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 2
Depression PSY 303 Week 3 Assignment Suicide
Risks PSY 303 Week 4 DQ 1 Schizophrenia PSY 303
Week 4 DQ 2 Sleep/Eating and Antisocial Disorders
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  PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 1 Abnormal Theories
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bnormal Theories Select two of the following
theories of abnormal behavior a. Biological
perspectiveb. Psychodynamic perspectivec.
Behavioral perspectived. Cognitive
perspectivee. Humanistic-existential
perspectivef. Community-cultural perspectiveg.
Interactional approach Compare and contrast the
similarities and differences between each of
these two theories of abnormal behavior.How has
the evolution of each theory you chose shaped the
field of abnormal psychology in the context of a
historical perspective? 
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PSY 303 Week 1 DQ 2 Psycho-Physiological
Disorders (Ash) FOR MORE CLASSES
VISIT www.psy303aid.com     Psycho-Physiological
Disorders Psycho-physiological disorders are
categorized in the DSM-IV-TR under mental
disturbances that arise from psychological
dysfunction, existing disorders or other
difficulties manifested through physical
symptoms. These physical symptoms, however,
cannot be traced back to any serious physical
disease or origin, nor are they under the
conscious control of the patient.
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PSY 303 Week 2 Assignment Case Study Robert Jones
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Case Study Robert Jones Review the Robert
Jones case study from Chapter 4 of your course
text.  Review the diagnosis of the case, using
the five axis of the DSM-IV-TR, which
are provided for you in Part I.  Write a
justification of the diagnoses as outlined in
Part II and a case formulation as outlined in
Part III.  The paper should be two to three
pages in length (excluding title and reference
pages).  Utilize at least two peer-reviewed
articles that were published within the past five
years from the Ashford University Library.  Your
paper and sources must use APA format as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.  Part I
DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis Axis I Alcohol Dependence
with Physiological DependenceAxis II NoneAxis
III None
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PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 1 Anxiety Disorders (Ash) FOR
MORE CLASSES VISIT www.psy303aid.com         Anxie
ty Disorders Review the video, The Anxiety
Spectrum, in Chapter 3.1 of your course text. 
Summarize Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as
described in the video.  Provide an example of a
GAD and a phobic disorder based on your reading
and the video.  Compare and contrast the GAD with
the phobic disorder and address how avoidance
behaviors are manifested differently in each.    
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PSY 303 Week 2 DQ 2 Dependency Issues (Ash) FOR
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y Issues In the DSM-IV-TR, substance-related
disorders are divided into depressants (alcohol,
barbiturates, and benzodiazepines), stimulants
(amphetamine, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine),
opiates (heroin, codeine, and morphine), and
hallucinogens (marijuana and LSD).  Specific
diagnoses are further categorized as substance
dependence, substance abuse, substance
intoxication, and substance withdrawal.Provide
a brief definition of addiction, in your own
words.  What are the similarities and differences
in the levels of involvement in the following
substance-related stages of addiction use,
intoxication, abuse, and dependence?  Discuss why
people continue to use substances, despite
negative consequences.  
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PSY 303 Week 3 Assignment Suicide Risks (Ash) FOR
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Risks Depression is a major risk factor for
suicide.  The deep despair and hopelessness that
is associated with depression often makes suicide
seem like the only way to escape the pain. 
Thoughts of death or suicide are a serious
symptom of depression.For this assignment,
search the internet and locate a suicide risk
assessment instrument (website, quiz,
questionnaire, etc) and discuss the risk factors
for suicide that are identified in the
assessment.  What role does depression play in
suicide in regards to ones age, gender,
ethnicity, and socioeconomic status?  How do
these particular variables correlate to, and what
impact do they have on suicide rates? 
Additionally, based on the suicide risk
assessment instrument you selected, discuss what
you would say or do in response to someone you
know who is having difficulties with
interpersonal style, emotional regulation, or
impulse control.  How would you react to someone
who was threatening suicide in an overly dramatic
way?  
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PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 1 Dissociative Disorders
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issociative Disorders There are four dissociative
disorders Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative
Fugue, Depersonalization Disorder and the
Dissociative Identity Disorder. These
disturbances are characterized by profound
alterations of consciousness and memory. A
persons sense of identity and his/her perception
of reality are impaired.Locate a professional
website that discusses dissociative disorders to
assist you in developing your reply to this
discussion (such as www.apa.org,
www.counseling.org, www.mayoclinic.com or
www.nami.org).  Compare and contrast two of the
dissociative disorders. In your own words, how
would you cope with a loss of memory or
identity?  What insights does the source you
located provide?    
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PSY 303 Week 3 DQ 2 Depression (Ash) FOR MORE
CLASSES VISIT www.psy303aid.com   Depression The
causes or etiology of depression are varied and
include physiological, psychological, and
environmental factors.  Depression is a
whole-body disorder that affects many levels of
your being, including the body, nervous system,
thoughts, moods, feelings and behavior.Discuss
the role of neurotransmitters, brain-wave
activity, and negative cognitions in the etiology
and treatment of depression.  Based on your own
research, what is the best method to use to treat
depression? Provide a justification for your
selection of treatment options.  Include at least
one scholarly, peer-reviewed article that was
published within the past five years to support
your answer.
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PSY 303 Week 4 DQ 1 Schizophrenia (Ash) FOR MORE
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hizophrenia is a complex brain disorder.  It can
affect the ability to think clearly, manage
feelings, make decisions, and relate to other
people.Discuss two of the causative factors of
schizophrenia.  Examine the success of one
treatment approach for this disorder.  Utilize at
least one peer-reviewed article that was
published within the last five years and cited
according to APA guidelines to support your
answer.   
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PSY 303 Week 4 DQ 2 Sleep/Eating and Antisocial
Disorders (Ash) FOR MORE CLASSES
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Antisocial Disorders For this discussion, select
one of the following optionsOption A People
with antisocial personality disorder typically
have no regard for right and wrong.  They may
often violate the law and the rights of others. 
They will lie, behave violently, and have abused
drugs and alcohol. In your own words, describe
the basic features of antisocial personality
disorder.  Explain why psychotherapy with this
population is so likely to fail.  Develop a short
case (not covered in the course reading) of an
individual with antisocial personality disorder
to illustrate your point.
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PSY 303 Week 5 Assignment Final Paper (Ash) FOR
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Paper For your Final Paper, select one of the
following disorders to investigate 1. Repressed
memories2. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
(PTSD)3. Coprolalia4. Wendigo
Psychosis5. Gambling6. Stockholm
Syndrome7. Diogenes Syndrome
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PSY 303 Week 5 DQ 1 Brian's Case (Ash) FOR MORE
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Case Children have been thought not to suffer
from mental and emotional disorders. Studies have
indicated that children do suffer from illnesses
such as learning and conduct disorders, substance
abuse. Conditions such as autism, depression, and
suicide are common in our youth
population.Analyze the case study listed
below.  Discuss what factors should be considered
when diagnosing this case as required by each
axis of the DSM-IV-TR. What is your treatment
recommendation for the case? What medication is
typically used to treat this diagnosis? Brians
parents would like to use natural remedies first
before medication. Provide two recommendations to
them that meet these criteria. 
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PSY 303 Week 5 DQ 2 Sexual and Cognitive
Disorders (Ash) FOR MORE CLASSES
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Cognitive Disorders For this discussion, you can
write about a sexual disorder or a cognitive
disorder. Select one of the following
optionsOption A Paraphilia is a condition
involving sex fetishes where sexual arousal and
gratification depend on fantasizing about, and
engaging in, sexual behavior that is atypical and
extreme.  Describe the symptoms of three
different forms of paraphilia.  What do all
paraphilias have in common?  Based on research,
why do researchers suggest ones gender and/or
culture may influence this disorder?
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