What are the DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder?

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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

This assignment is due on the 16 January 2012 at 6am EST , each section must have a reference list and all must be written in word documents respecting the word count on each section . The similarity scores must also be less than 25%.
SECTION A ( 500 words document minimum and a refernce list at the end of this section . it should also have 25% less for the similarity scores.).
SCENARIO
Lisa is a 44-year-old woman who tried to kill herself by overdosing on medication she had in the house.

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This assignment is due on the 16 January 2012 at 6am EST , each section must have a reference list and all must be written in word documents respecting the word count on each section . The similarity scores must also be less than 25%.
SECTION A ( 500 words document minimum and a refernce list at the end of this section . it should also have 25% less for the similarity scores.).
SCENARIO
Lisa is a 44-year-old woman who tried to kill herself by overdosing on medication she had in the house. After she was released from the local hospital, she was referred to a local community agency that provides counseling services. When Dr. Foster met with Lisa, he asked her why she wanted to harm herself. She said that she just feels like life is one big chore that seems to never end. Dr. Foster noted that the client came into the office looking very disheveled and looked as if she had not taken a shower in the past week. Dr. Foster asked Lisa if she found pleasure in any activities, and Lisa said she did at some point in her life but that she cannot even remember the last time when she was able to find pleasure in her life. Dr. Foster states that he believes that Lisa may fit the diagnosis for major depressive disorder. Dr. Foster would like your thoughts on Lisa’s case.
Write 500 words , Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
What are the DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder?
What other information do you think would need to be revealed by Lisa in her intake interview for her to fit the diagnosis for major depressive disorder? Discuss.
Are there any other psychiatric disorders that might be a better fit for Lisa? Discuss and provide a rationale for another diagnosis.
What type of treatment should you recommend for Lisa’s case? Discuss.
Lisa is at risk for suicidal behavior and ideations. What steps do you think should be taken to ensure her safety? Explain….

Does evidence presented in the text and in the powerpoint slides argue for or against a “melting pot” model of American culture?

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PSYCHOLOGY

Does evidence presented in the text and in the powerpoint slides argue for or against a “melting pot” model of American culture? What evidence suggests that maintaining a strong ethnic identity may be beneficial and negatives if any you can think of.

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A person ’ s perception of the stressor is define by each individual. E.g. having a baby can be a good stress but if its unplanned and a teen mom, this can be a distress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Effects of Severe Stress The effects of severe stress include: Lowered efficacy Depletion of adaptive resources Wear and tear on the biological system Severe personality and physical deterioration Death 0 Stress and illness Psychological sources of stress not only diminish our capacity for adjustment, but also may adversely affect our health. Stress is associated with an increased risk of various types of physical illness, ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease. The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies relationships between psychological factors, especially stress, and the workings of the endocrine system, the immune system, and the nervous system The General Adaptation Syndrome General adaptation syndrome (GAS) – The body ’ s three-stage response to states of prolonged or intense stress. Alarm reaction – The first stage of the GAS, characterized by heightened sympathetic activity. Fight-or-flight reaction – The inborn tendency to respond to a threat by either fighting or fleeing. The General Adaptation Syndrome Resistance stage – The second stage of the GAS, involving the body ’ s attempt to withstand prolonged stress and preserve resources. Exhaustion stage – The third stage of the GAS, characterized by lowered resistance, increased parasympathetic activity, and eventual physical deterioration. The exhaustion stage is characterized by dominance of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS. Acculturative Stress: Making It in America One of the primary sources of stress imposed on immigrant groups, or on native groups living in the larger mainstream culture, is the need to adapt to a new culture. We can define acculturation as the process of adaptation by which immigrants, native…

Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major points of the Sternberg, Spearman, and Gardner models of intelligence

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I NEED HELP WITH Psychology PAPER –
Assignment Type: Individual ProjectDeliverable Length: 2-3 pages Points Possible: 145Due Date: 3/8/2009 11:59:59 PM  CT
Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major po

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Assignment Type: Individual ProjectDeliverable Length: 2-3 pages Points Possible: 145Due Date: 3/8/2009 11:59:59 PM  CT
Using the text, library, and other Internet resources, explain the major points of the Sternberg, Spearman, and Gardner models of intelligence. Discuss specific similarities and differences from one model to another. Discuss which model appears to be the most comprehensive model of intellectual functioning and why. Defend your answer with data from the text and other sources, not personal opinion.
As with all assignments in which you are referring to someone else’s writing, cite any sources used and format them according to the requirements of the APA style guide. This formatting includes, but is not limited to, the following guidelines:
Margins – set to one inch
Font – 12 pt. Times New Roman, no bold, or underline
Title – center above the paper, 12 pt. font (Level A Heading), no bold, underline, or italics
Pagination – every page; consists of a header containing a short title for the paper and page number placed in the upper right corner of the page
Line Spacing – double space all work including the References Page.
Point-of-View – third person, objective; limit perspective to research; no personal opinion or narrative
In-text citations – must conform to APA requirements
References list – must conform to APA requirements (For information on the APA style, review the AIU Online Library’s Writing and Citation Center.)

To explore whether children of varied early age groups have different memory skills compared to later age groups

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DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY

 
I did research proposal. I need to do review, please can you re-do my research in the sense of more research back up and design.

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To explore whether children of varied early age groups have different memory skills compared to later age groups.
Rationale for the study
Childhood memory skills are important for further development in our lives. The main role in this memory development takes place in our brain. Children develop their memory at an early stage because of fast brain development. At this stage children start to show better planning abilities as well. They can start to think in the sequence and they are able to plan ahead. The ability to recall an act is developed at this stage also. With growth this ability slowly improves. Children imitate role play from their caregiver until a child is able to perform the activity without help or prompts.
Elicit imitation was used to compare children’s age 18, 24 and 30 months on their ability to recall a variety of tasks without any delays or mistakes. The main hypothesis is that the children in later age category have a better ability to recall tasks compared to children in an earlier age category.
Haden at al. (2009) study was used as a basis for this present study. Haden at al. study was to explore Elicit Imitation tasks and also work on memory location; finding hidden objects and learning new language skills. This present study aims to explore and compare Elicit Imitation tasks and to find the relationship between a child’s age and performance to recall sequences and language skills.
Elicited Imitation tasks are used in teaching children memory skills (Bauer, 2006). Memory is an important process where our information gets processed, stored and later retrieved. Elicited Imitation is part of the working memory and the study tasks for the children and will be based on visual-spatial sketchpad (Baddeley, 2000). Recall memory is also used to retrieve previous tasks and learned information. For example, children will be asked to re-produce a set of actions which had been shown to them…