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How might a variety of theories, when considered together, help you gain a richer understanding of your client?

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SOCW-6060 & 6443-W11-Discussions

Discussion 1: Integrative Theories – A Correlation
The characteristics of culture, behavior, identity, and presenting issues are unique to each one of your clients. As result, it is unlikely that one social work or integrative theory will account for every aspect of your client’s situation. How might a variety of theories, when considered together, help you gain a richer understanding of your client?  You have examined a variety of theories throughout this course. How might recognizing the potential correlations between theories affect the work you do with clients? How might those potential correlations help you better understand and incorporate a broader variety of theories in your practice?
For this Discussion, review the resources used throughout this course. Select a theory different from the one you chose for your final project.
o   Posta brief description of the theory you selected.
o   Then, explain any correlations you might draw between the theory examined here and the theory you selected for your final project. 
References (use 2 or more)
Discussion 2: The Role of Social Work Theory in Future Social Work Practice
Now that you have examined various theory types and theories that inform the basis of social work practice, what insights have you gained from that examination? How might you apply the knowledge you gained in this course to the next course you take? How might this knowledge inform your future social work practice? You began this course with an examination of theory types and what they meant in terms of how you use theory. Has exposure to specific theories over the last several weeks changed your perspective on the theory type that most appeals to you? If so, what has triggered that change? You might recall that some theories answer the question “why,” while others provide a framework for treatment, based on answers to the question “why”. What theory resonates with you most after a closer analysis of numerous social work and integrative theories? Does that theory coincide with the theory type that appealed to you in Week 1? How might the appeal of some theories and your ability to be flexible in understanding and applying them influence your social work practice?
For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Think about the theories you examined in this course and consider any insights you gained as a result of examining them. Select the theory that most appeals to you and then reflect on the theory type you selected as being the most appealing in Week 1 (micro, meso, macro, scientific theory, perspective, paradigm, model, and ideology). If the theory you selected no longer aligns with the theory-type you selected in Week 1, think about why that might be the case. If the theory you select now is represented by the theory type you selected in Week 1, be prepared to defend why that theory type still appeals to you most. Finally, consider how your insights regarding the theories helped prepare you for your next course and your future social work practice.
o   Post a brief summary of the important social theory insights you gained from this course.
o   Describe the theory type you selected in Week 1 (MICRO THEORY) and the theory that appeals to you most among all those covered in this course.
o   Then explain whether or not that theory type still appeals to you in relation to the theory you selected, and why.
o   If it no longer appeals to you, include a description of which theory type now appeals to you more and explain, why.
o   Finally, explain how these insights helped prepare you for your next course and your future social work practice.
References (use 2 or more)

What do you think of Socrates’ conclusion that no person knowingly does evil, and therefore, all evil is ignorance?Do you agree or disagree, and why?

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ssignment Details
The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is known for a technique called the Socratic Method, in which the teacher leads the student through a process of questioning to come to a logically valid conclusion.
Born in 469 B.C.E., Socrates is considered one of the founding fathers of Western philosophy, even though he left no writings behind and very little is known about him. Everything that is known of his teachings is found in the works of his students, like Plato. Much of Plato’s writings are dialogues between Socrates and his students.
Using the Socratic method, answer the following questions:
Part 1
What do you think of Socrates’ conclusion that no person knowingly does evil, and therefore, all evil is ignorance?Do you agree or disagree, and why?
Part 2
If people accepted that all evil is ignorance, what implications would that have on the justice system?How would prison sentencing or the death penalty be affected?Discuss with 2 or more classmates their opinions and whether or not you agree or disagree with their statements

What was/is family life like?

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Assignment 2
Each assignment in this course will help you prepare your Final Paper. For each assignment, you will use the movie character or historical figure you chose in your Week One journal. Remember, after submitting this week’s assignment, you will not be allowed to change your movie character or historical figure. One of the first steps in any clinical assessment is to gather a thorough history from the patient. This history includes, at minimum, the patient’s identifying information, presenting problem, and relevant personal history relating to their presenting problem. For this assignment, you will write the first few sections of your psychological report. View the complete instructions for the Final Paper in the link within Week Five of your online course or the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. This week, your assignment must cover the following sections of your psychological report and include the headings as listed:

  1. Identifying InformationWithin this section, you will describe basic information on your patient, including the person’s name, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, occupation, and location of residence (country, state, and region).
  2. Chief Complaint/Presenting ProblemWithin this section, you will include the patient’s primary complaint verbatim to identify and describe the main source of his or her distress and/or concerns. If there is no verbatim complaint, include observable information to create an overall picture of the presenting problem. Typically, this section within a psychological report seeks to answer the following question (further elaboration within this section is encouraged where possible):
  • What are the patient’s complaints? (e.g., the patient might complain about “feeling on edge” or experiencing stress)

You will not be completing section III of the Final Paper for this week’s assignment.

  1. Personal History Within this section, you will describe your patient’s personal background and history of abnormal behavior(s) that inform your diagnostic impression. You will also gather information about the patient’s cultural background and cultural norms. Typically, this section within a psychological report seeks to answer the following questions (further elaboration within this section is encouraged where possible):
  • Where did the patient grow up?
  • What cultures did the patient experience throughout life?
  • What was the patient’s school life like?
  • What were his or her grades? What is his or her highest level of education?
  • What is the patient’s interpersonal relationship history?
  • What was/is the patient’s romantic relationship history?
  • What was/is the patient’s friendship history?

Family History Within this section, you will describe the patient’s familial relationship(s) and identify any abnormalities that might affect future treatment. You will also integrate information about the patient’s family and cultural background to identify any maladaptive behaviors and relational patterns. Typically, this section within a psychological report seeks to answer the following questions (further elaboration within this section is encouraged where possible):

  • How old were the patient’s parents when the patient was born?
  • Who were the patient’s primary caregivers?
  • What was/is family life like? (Include any information relevant to your diagnostic impression.)
  • Did the family move often?
  • What was/is the patient’s relationship with their siblings (if applicable)?
  • What culture did/does the family come from?
  • What belief systems are attached to that culture?

Therapy History Within this section, you will describe the patient’s therapy history to inform your diagnostic impression. Analyze the patient’s therapy history to identify the effectiveness of previous treatment(s). Evaluate previous treatment interventions based on information and knowledge of the patient’s cultural background. Typically, this section within a psychological report seeks to answer the following questions (further elaboration within this section is encouraged where possible):

  • Who was the previous therapist (if any)?
  • How long did the previous therapy/therapies last?
  • What was the patient’s diagnosis?
  • What interventions did the therapist(s) use?
  • Were those interventions appropriate for the patient’s culture?
  • Was treatment successful?

Your assignment should include both a title page and reference page, and be of sufficient depth and detail to support and inform your diagnostic impression, with an absolute minimum of four pages (not including the title and reference pages). A cursory or surface level review of the patient’s presenting problem and history will unlikely provide enough information for your diagnostic impression.

How might you respond to a person who thinks that people with mental health conditions should be locked away in institutions and never allowed to rejoin society?

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Assignment 1
In last week’s journal, you honestly reflected on your thoughts regarding abnormal psychology. Through that reflection, you may have recognized that you have some biases or prejudices toward specific groups of people. Recognizing any possible biases and prejudices is an essential step toward becoming a scholar of psychology. Taking reasonable steps toward resolving those biases and prejudices is a significant opportunity for personal growth and professional development.
This 250- to 500-word journal entry is an opportunity for you to describe ways that you might go about resolving any biases and prejudices within yourself. Alternatively, you may want to write about how you will respond to bias and prejudice you might encounter in your everyday life.
For instance, what kinds of education or experiences might help you address bias and prejudice within yourself? How might you respond to a person who thinks that people with mental health conditions should be locked away in institutions and never allowed to rejoin society? What kind of education might you provide to a person who believes that Autism is due to poor parenting? What resources might you draw from to support healthy, accurate, and research-supported views regarding psychopathology? What available resources might you point people to who need more information on specific issues? If you have any favorite websites or web resources, please add entries for those into the Webliography for this course.