identify and explain: Each of the six models of abnormality

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In 1,000-1,250 words identify and explain:Each of the six models of abnormalityProvide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment of each.Include two to four scholarly

In 1,000-1,250 words identify and explain:

  1. Each of the six models of abnormality
  2. Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment of each.

Include two to four scholarly sources from the GCU library to support your claims.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: PSY 1.1: Describe and differentiate schools of thought in psychology, both present and historical and BHS 2.1: Discuss the current DSM manual and ICD codes for behavioral health.

Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.

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Research PaperThe Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this ass

Research Paper
The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.
The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

  • Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.
  • Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.
  • Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
  • Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
  • Explain approaches for effective written management communication.
  • Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.
    • Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.
    • Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper
The Research Paper:

  • Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What does evidence-based research say about the development of sexual orientation in young and middle adulthood?

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 What does evidence-based research say about the development of sexual orientation in young and middle adulthood? Though the body of literature addressing sexual orientation, including heterosexualit

 What does evidence-based research say about the development of sexual orientation in young and middle adulthood? Though the body of literature addressing sexual orientation, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality, is far from complete, the literature continues to grow. Your awareness of this literature helps inform your social work practice as you address the needs of clients with a variety of sexual orientations.
For this Assignment, conduct your own research to identify at least one journal article that addresses sexual orientation. Select an article that you find especially relevant to you in your role as a social worker.
Submit a 2.5- to 4-page APA paper that includes the following:

  • -A summary of your findings regarding sexual orientation and its impact on life-span development, including findings from the resources and from the journal article(s) you selected during your research
  • -An explanation of how you might apply your findings to social work practice

 References: 
Brewster, M. E., & Moradi, B. (2010). Personal, relational and community aspects of bisexual identity in emerging, early and middle adult cohorts. Journal of Bisexuality, 10(4), 404–428.
Maylor, E. A., Reimers, S., Choi, J., Collaer, M. L., Peters, M., & Silverman, I. (2007). Gender and sexual orientationdifferences in cognition across adulthood: Age is kinder to women than to men regardless of sexualorientation. Archives of Sexual Behavior
Pleak, R. R. (2009). Formation of transgender Identities in adolescence. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 13(4), 282–291.

As a forensic mental health professional, what factors do you need to consider in your psychological testing for the forensic assessment report?

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You will select one of the three case vignettes to use for your final course project. The project will be a mock forensic assessment report incorporating the major topics from each module.For this ass

You will select one of the three case vignettes to use for your final course project. The project will be a mock forensic assessment report incorporating the major topics from each module.
For this assignment, analyze the information provided in any of the provided case vignettes and begin to formulate hypotheses based on the referral questions.
Click here to download the case vignettes.
You can identify the referral question from the case vignette you choose. You might also consider the following referral questions in formulating your hypothesis:

  • As a forensic mental health professional, what factors do you need to consider in your psychological testing for the forensic assessment report?
  • What behavioral observations do you make about the client after reading the case vignette?
  • What are your assessment options in working with the client?
  • What standard and accepted psychological tests might you apply to your client in forensic settings?
  • How will you recognize and evaluate your client’s offender behaviors associated with malingering and deception?

Tasks:
In a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:

  • Describe the case scenario you have selected.
  • Identify the reason for a referral.
  • Identify the purpose of the forensic assessment and report.
  • Present your impressions of the client.
  • Describe your professional role and relationship with the court and the third party requesting the assessment or evaluation.
  • Explain the hypotheses you have formulated.

Case 1 
Ms. G is a forty-six-year-old Caucasian female charged with burglary. She was arrested for the offense after she was found by the police with her neighbor’s property. She was intoxicated and in possession of drugs at the time of the arrest. She also was belligerent and combative and surprised that she was being accused of a crime. She initiated a physical altercation with the police and was immediately taken into custody with the highest level of constraint to protect her and the officers from potential harm. The officers’ report indicated that Ms. G was irritable, assaultive, hyperactive, and irrational when they approached her. She was also unable to engage in conversation and believed the officers were attempting to poison her. Her energy level was excessively high, and she emphatically stated that she knew the mayor personally and would have the officers and prosecutor incarcerated for accusing her of this crime. She refused defense counsel and insisted on speaking to the judge before her pretrial. While incarcerated, she rallied the other inmates to protest the rules and initiated a hunger strike. She became more paranoid while in the holding cell, suggesting that the police planted drugs on her and were attempting to locate and kill her only remaining family member. They were, in fact, attempting to contact her brother to gather information on her mental health. Her brother provided them with relevant family history. He indicated that Ms. G had lost her parents at an early age and was separated from her brother when they went into foster care. Her brother had had minimal contact with her from the time she was four years old until she turned eighteen and found him with the help of a private investigator. They maintained only intermittent contact because Ms. G was transient, moving around the country on a regular basis. She held odd jobs, sold drugs, and lived with boyfriends to survive. To her brother’s knowledge, Ms. G had never received any mental health treatment. She also denied a history treatment. She refused to speak with the police about her charges and personal history.
Ms. G faces a trial for her offense because she refused a plea bargain. She also refused defense counsel when it was offered.
Determine what type of forensic assessment would be most appropriate for this case and discuss the rationale for your decision.
Your choices are:

  • Competency to stand trial
  • Substance abuse evaluation
  • Not guilty by reason of insanity
  • Mental health treatment evaluation