Category: Psychology

Ethics in Research
This assignment covers the American Psychological Association (APA) ethical principles, why they are important, and how they apply to the field of psychology. You will discuss how the principles were not followed in an unethical study that was conducted. You will also consider how to create an informed consent document, on any topic of interest, that applies these ethical principles. Please keep in mind that you will not be conducting a study and that the informed consent form is an opportunity to think of what you would need to let potential participants know, to be ethical, for a study on a topic of interest to you.
Assignment Directions
Using the Unit 2 Assignment Template, please respond to the following:
Part 1
What are the five general ethical principles of the American Psychological Association?
List three different reasons why these principles are important.
Recall your reading, “A Bitter Pill,” on the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which is an example of an unethical study that occurred in the past.Describe at least two ethical principles that were not followed by this study.
What were the negative consequences that resulted from this study for the participants?
What were negative consequences that resulted from this study on a community level?
Part 2
As noted in the instructions, you will be applying the APA ethical principles to create a sample informed consent document for a topic of interest to you. Begin by identifying a topic you would be interested in studying and preparing an associated research question and hypothesis.
Then, use the template to create an informed consent for a study of your topic, thinking of what information participants would need to know to provide informed consent. This is not an actual study that you will conduct, and you do not need to have anyone sign the consent form.
Be sure your consent form includes all of the following:
Title of the study and your name as the study investigator.
Description of what the study is on and its purpose.
Explanation of what the participant will be asked to do for the study, any possible risk or discomfort associated with this study, and any possible benefit from the study.
Discussion of what will happen to the information collected in the study, such as the participant’s address, from a confidentiality/privacy perspective:
Identify what the participant should do if they have questions during the course of the study and/or if they change their mind about being in the study.
Assignment GuidelinesThe assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).This assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:PS300-1: Relate the American Psychological Association (APA) code of ethics to the field of psychological research.GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.Submitting Your AssignmentUse the Unit 2 Assignment Template. Save your file in a location and with a name that you will remember. When you are ready to submit, select the Unit 2 Assignment Dropbox and upload your file. To view your graded work after your instructor has evaluated it, please visit your Gradebook.

You will be required to participate in a discussion forum posted each week. Initial comments will be a general reaction to course material (such as reading material and/or posted lecture) or will be a response to a question or comment posted by the instructor. The initial post will include at least one scholarly reference and one question to the class, and will be a minimum of 250-300 words. IA Question: Chapter 10 in Corey’s text discusses the case for psychodiagnosis and the case against psychodiagnosis. State your position providing specific points as to why you are for or against psychodiagnosis.

A Midterm Creative Project will provide the scholar with an opportunity to write a 3-5 page paper that identifies an issue of their choice within Military Psychology and offer a strategy to improve the issue. This project will be worth 100 points. This project will allow scholars to process concepts at a higher level and demonstrate what they have learned during the course.
For example, compare and contrast the articles presented in Module 4. What has been your experience in or working with those who have required treatment, what have been the barriers they have encountered, and what resources have you found that could offer assistance with this barrier? Can you connect this issue with any psychological theories or treatment interventions? Identify a research article that identifies best practices or future trends in this area/with this issue. This is just an example, you are welcome to identify a situation or issue in which you would like conduct research. Remember, proper APA required.
Module 4 Reading:
Military culture competence in the context of CBT: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-cognitive-behaviour-therapist/article/military-cultural-competence-in-the-context-of-cognitive-behavioural-therapy/F8ED7AA272504FFD44FD7C9FA146C90A#
Zwiebach, L., Lannert, B., Sherrill, A., McSweeney, L., Sprang, K., Goodnight, J., …Rauch, S. (2019). Military cultural competence in the context of cognitive behavioural therapy. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 12(5). doi: 10.1017/5175447OX18000132.
Successful Midterm Creative Project (100 points):
20 points Introduction with issue/situation explained
40 points Body of paper strategy to improve issue, resources provided, theories explained, treatment interventions/best practices detailed
20 points Conclusion
20 points Correct APA formatting
100 points total

The purpose of the concept maps is to help you visually summarize, organize, and make connections between the basic concepts and principles you learned throughout the course. Each concept map will be based on the topics/chapters covered up until the week the concept map is due. Every subsequent concept map will build upon the previous concept map; in other words, your concept map will grow as it builds upon the previous concept map. Therefore, you may not delete a previous concept map, as you will need to add to it as you progress through the concept maps.
Here is a short video on what concept mapping is and how to create one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGQGhli0I0
Here is a sample concept map (you MAY NOT copy and paste any of the content from these resources, as this would constitute plagiarism and academic dishonesty!):
SAMPLE Concept Map
Your concept maps MAY NOT be hand-written or hand-drawn (you are welcome to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or a concept mapping software from the internet)

Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
Discuss the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis? Justify your reasoning. Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or why not?
Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study. Explain whether your treatment option is considered a “gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using gold standard, evidence-based treatments from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
Support your Assignment with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
ANSWER
**Neurobiological Basis of PTSD**
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. The traumatic event can be anything that causes intense fear, horror, or helplessness, such as war, violence, sexual assault, or a natural disaster.
The neurobiological basis of PTSD is not fully understood, but research suggests that it is caused by changes in the brain’s fear response system. When a person is exposed to a traumatic event, the brain’s fear response system is activated. This system helps the person to survive the danger by releasing stress hormones and preparing the body to fight or flee.
However, if the traumatic event is severe or prolonged, the brain’s fear response system can become overactive. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance of trauma-related reminders.
**DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD**
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is a reference guide published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides diagnostic criteria for mental health conditions.
The DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD include:
* **Exposure to a traumatic event:** The person must have been exposed to a traumatic event in which they experienced or witnessed actual or threatened death or serious injury to themselves or others.
* **Intrusive symptoms:** The person must experience one or more intrusive symptoms, such as flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts or images.
* **Avoidant symptoms:** The person must avoid trauma-related reminders, either internal or external.
* **Negative cognitions and mood:** The person must experience two or more negative cognitions or mood changes, such as negative thoughts about themselves or the world, detachment from others, or loss of interest in activities.
* **Arousal and reactivity:** The person must experience two or more arousal and reactivity symptoms, such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, or hypervigilance.
**Case Study and DSM-5-TR Criteria**
The video case presentation shows a young woman who is experiencing a number of symptoms that are consistent with PTSD. She reports having flashbacks and nightmares about the traumatic car accident she was in, and she avoids driving and riding in cars. She also reports feeling detached from others and losing interest in activities.
Based on the information provided in the video case presentation, it is possible that the young woman meets the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD. However, a more comprehensive assessment would be needed to make a definitive diagnosis.
**Sufficiency of Information**
The video case presentation does not provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis with certainty. A more comprehensive assessment would be needed to rule out other possible diagnoses, such as acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder, or major depressive disorder.
The assessment would need to include a clinical interview, as well as a review of the patient’s medical and mental health history. The clinician would also need to assess the patient’s symptoms and their impact on her life.
**Agreement with Other Diagnoses**
I agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation. The young woman appears to meet the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.
**Other Psychotherapy Treatment Option**
One other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a type of therapy that focuses on helping people to identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors.
CBT has been shown to be effective in treating PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. In the case of PTSD, CBT can help people to understand and manage their intrusive thoughts and feelings, and to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma-related reminders.
**Gold Standard Treatment**
CBT is considered a “gold standard treatment” for PTSD from a clinical practice guideline perspective. Clinical practice guidelines are based on the best available scientific evidence and are used by clinicians to inform their treatment decisions.
A number of clinical practice guidelines recommend CBT as a first-line treatment for PTSD. For example, the American Psychiatric Association’s practice guideline for the treatment of PTSD recommends CBT as a first-line treatment for adults and adolescents.
**Importance of Using Gold Standard Treatments**
It is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners to use gold standard treatments for PTSD because these treatments have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving outcomes.
Using gold standard treatments also helps to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care. Additionally, using gold standard treatments can help to reduce the risk of medical errors and adverse events.
**Scholarly Sources**
The following are three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources that support my statements about the neurobiological basis of PTSD, the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and the use of CBT as a gold standard treatment for

“Explain why getting 8 hours of sleep leads to a higher quality of sleep than 4 hours of sleep (besides 8 hours being twice as long as 4 hours). In your answer, be sure to summarize the sleep cycle.
(To earn full points, your answer should include a summary of the sleep cycle and the differences in the first few hours of sleep compared to the last few hours of sleep).”

Minimum word count: 800-1250 (approximately 3 to 5 pages)
Content and Organization: Contains an introduction with a compelling thesis, body paragraphs that effectively support the thesis by drawing on credible sources, and a conclusion that demonstrates a synthesis of the main points. APA format: Title page; Times New Roman, 12-point font; double-spaced; 1-inch margins; running header with shortened title aligned left and page number aligned right.
APA citations: Appropriate in-text citations (APA) throughout the paper when quoting or paraphrasing; a separate reference page with only the sources that you used in the body of the paper.
Provide adequate support for your thesis by citing
at least (2) scholarly references (e.g., empirical study, peer-reviewed journal article, text authored by a psychologist or medical professional) Additional quotes from your textbook are encouraged
Sources should be published within the last 5 years unless recent research is unavailable or if you are referencing seminal work.
Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia because they are not considered academic sources.
Grammar and Style: Clear and understandable language with no grammar or spelling errors. Effective use of transitions to show logical connections and to improve the flow of the writing.

Please do the attached assignment. Only use the links I included as sources besides the article that is needed. Source (use this and 50 myth book attached): https://openstax.org/books/psychology/pages/1-introduction

After reading the article by Toro attached below, respond to the prompt below in at least 300 words.
Prompt: In his presidential address to the members of the Community Psychology section of the American Psychological Association (APA), Paul Toro poses the question “Should community psychology remain a small and distinctive field of study or continue to expand its outreach to students, academics and practitioners outside the field of psychology?” In your response, discuss two values or principles that distinguish community psychology from other fields such as social work, sociology, and public health, and explain why these distinctive values/principles make it challenging to create a “big tent.” Be sure to provide a foundation for your explanation by citing a quote by Toro.

The document named Assignment AULA is the paper you will be working on.
Sperry and Sperry format case conceptualization 1 page total. I already started it so just finish its on page 10. Pull the info about client from the first 7 pages. See checklist doc for more details, I also provide another students project as an example (doc Jolieritten….). this needs to be through the lens of CBT.
Clinicians experiences Transference and counter transference see check list for instructions I started it but did not finish. Just write about my similarities to the client see example. Half a page.
Treatment plan see checklist doc for instructions, I started it also but also look at the example. This needs to be through the lens of CBT.
Thank you.
please see instruct doc for more info.