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Illustrate the major components of the nervous system

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Create a PowerPoint presentation (9-12 slides) that outlines the basic functions of the brain and nervous system. Be sure to address the following issues in your presentation: Brain: Illustrate the ma

Create a PowerPoint presentation (9-12 slides) that outlines the basic functions of the brain and nervous system. Be sure to address the following issues in your presentation:
Brain: Illustrate the major lobes of the brain as well as the areas in the sub-cortex.

  1. A brief description of the function of each component should be included.
  2.  Show the gross anatomy of the brain.
  3. Show both the neurons and various types of glial cells.
  4. Identify the structure of a neuron.

Nervous System: Illustrate the major components of the nervous system (Central/Peripheral, Autonomic/Somatic, and Sympathetic/Parasympathetic). Also, include the basic functions of each section, along with the basic functions of neurons.

  1. Show the gross anatomy of the nervous system
  2. Show synaptic transmission Explain what happens to cells during an action potential

Speaker notes, of 50-75 words, are required for each slide. The title and reference slide do not count toward the total slide count.
You are required to use a minimum of four to six scholarly resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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.

the way drugs   affect the brain

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Create a 7-12-slide PowerPoint Presentation about the way drugs   affect the brain. Include the following in your presentation: Title and reference slide A description of the     effects of ad

Create a 7-12-slide PowerPoint Presentation about the way drugs   affect the brain. Include the following in your presentation:

  1. Title and reference slide
  2. A description of the     effects of addiction on the components of the central nervous system     and other organs
  3. A description of the process of   neurotransmission
  4. Detailed speaker notes that include what     would be said if giving the presentation in person
  5. At least     two scholarly sources

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment,   solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources   should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be   found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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. Refer to the   directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard:
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:
3) Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, on the consumer and significant others.
4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.
103) Describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of addictions.
MUST PASS TURN IT IN WITH LESS 5%

Strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values, personality and other factors that contribute to career development

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Details:For this assignment you will select a marginalized group (veterans, minorities, individuals with disabilities, etc.) and write a paper of 1,750 words that can be used as a resource when work

 Details:
For this assignment you will select a marginalized group (veterans, minorities, individuals with disabilities, etc.) and write a paper of 1,750 words that can be used as a resource when working with an individual from the selected group. Use peer-reviewed resources to support your use of a specific career theory as well as interventions with this population. The paper should include the following:

  1. An explanation of who the population is and why it is important for this group to receive career counseling
  2. Statistics on the group (e.g., how large, how many have employment problems, how many utilize career counseling)
  3. Discussion of career counseling theory to be used with the group (e.g., Minnesota theory of work adjustment). Include evidence supporting the use of this theory in the general population as well as within the group. Please note: If none are available, it is important to indicate that as well.
  4. Basic plan for counseling utilizing chosen theory (e.g., interview, use of assessment tools, explanation of theory)
  5. Environmental/personal barriers that may prevent the client from finding work (e.g., disability, substance use history, felony, transportation, limited computer access)
  6. Local resources available to help the client obtain work (e.g., job center, training programs, support groups)
  7. Your conclusion on whether or not this plan is tenable and will work, based on the information listed above.
  8. A minimum of four scholarly references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.4.a: Theories and models of career development, counseling, and decision making.
2.F.4.b. Approaches for conceptualizing the interrelationships among and between work, mental well-being, relationships, and other life roles and factors.
2.F.4.c. Processes for identifying and using career, avocational, educational, occupational and labor market information resources, technology, and information systems.
2.F.4.e. Strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values, personality and other factors that contribute to career development.
2.F.4.f. Strategies for career development program planning, organization, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
2.F.4.g. Strategies for advocating for diverse clients’ career and educational development and employment opportunities in a global economy.
2.F.4.h. Strategies for facilitating client skill development for career, educational, and life-work planning and management.
2.F.4.i. Methods of identifying and using assessment tools and techniques relevant to career planning and decision making.
2.F.4.j. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for addressing career development

How would a professional in your organization      contribute to the treatment of depression?

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Assignment 1For this discussion, you will create a presentation from the point of view of two specific professionals who are experts on the topic you selected in Week One for your Final Project.  For

Assignment 1
For this discussion, you will create a presentation from the point of view of two specific professionals who are experts on the topic you selected in Week One for your Final Project.  For this discussion:

  • Consider the psychological      career alternatives available and determine from which fields of expertise      your two points of view will come.
  • Select the two professionals      you will use with expertise on the topic you selected.  Your      professionals’ identity may be based on a real person that you know, or      they may be made-up based on the job description of a professional in the      field.  The titles of your professionals should represent actual jobs      (based on job descriptions) from categories in two different areas of      mental health (e.g., psychiatry and psychology, social work and counseling).
  • In one or two sentences,      briefly introduce your experts by describing their current careers as well      as their backgrounds. The experts will be providing scholarly information      on your selected topic based on the point-of-view of their respective professions.            Provide evaluations from the experts in the course of the presentation,      regarding contributions of psychological research on the chosen topic in      an applied context.
  • Include information from at      least two peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last five      years to substantiate your experts’ claims.  You must select these      two articles on your own.  You may not use resources listed within      this course.  For information on how to generate search terms for specific      resources, visit the Ashford University Library.

To begin, create a presentation using the Sample Presentation Template, of at least five slides (not including the title and reference slides).  Provide the following elements in your presentation:

  • A side-by-side comparison of      your experts including their current careers as well as their backgrounds
  • A brief general explanation of      the topic chosen in Week One
  • Provide a slide for each of the      experts’ points of view including appropriate citations of your referenced      resources
  • A brief overview and comparison      of the two experts’ points of view
  • A separate reference slide must      be included at the end of the presentation
  • A minimum of three scholarly      sources published within the last five years must be included in the      discussion. References are cited according to APA guidelines.
  • A link to a website from an      organization associated with each expert’s profession.  Include      information from that website where the corresponding expert is presenting      her or his point of view. Include the websites in the reference slide      using the full APA citation format for websites. Do not just copy and paste      the URL to the website.
  • Use the sample template      provided to organize your presentation. You may change the font sizes in      the presentation. However, do not use a font smaller than 20 pt. You are      encouraged to insert relevant figures and graphics. Make sure to appropriately      cite any images you use that you did not create yourself. If you include a      table or figure from a journal article, cite it according to APA      guidelines.

Next, create a 3 to 5 minute oral video presentation of your presentation using a screencast program such as Jing or Screencast-O-Matic. You may also use YouTube or a voiceover PowerPoint saved as a video file with audio. The maximum time allowed for your presentation is 5 minutes, so practicing your presentation prior to recording it is highly recommended.

  • Please include a title for your      presentation in the description box when you publish your oral video      presentation.

Finally, copy and paste the URL link to your oral video presentation (screencast or video file) in your discussion forum response section.

  • Your presentation must utilize      at least two scholarly peer-reviewed resources, in addition to your      textbook, cited in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • All references used within the      presentation must be cited properly within the slides and included on the      required reference slide, which will be the last slide within your      presentation.
  • Due to the time limit of your      presentation video, you are not required to speak or read through the      reference list. However, you must include your reference list within the      discussion post along with the URL link to your presentation and submit      your presentation via doc sharing.

Assignment 2
Review at least three websites of professional organizations for mental health and related fields provided in this week’s list of Recommended Websites. Compare and contrast the key features of three mental health-related disciplines.
Address the following questions in your initial post:

  • What are common themes found      among each of the professional organizations represented in the websites?
  • What are the distinctive themes      for each organization?
  • How might a professional from      each of the disciplines represented in the websites you selected answer      the following question “How would a professional in your organization      contribute to the treatment of depression?”