Neurochemical and brain changes central to dementia.
Describe neurochemical and brain changes central to dementia. Discuss dietary factors that may be related to dementia. With these things in mind, recommend strategies for preventing dementia.
Psychology
Psychotic disorder
Select a psychotic disorder and discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder. Include the following: Describe the problems associated with each biological method described. Suggest psychological methods that could be used to help a person with a psychotic disorder. Consider if the method would be dependent upon the setting – inpatient …
How a Piagetian /Neo-Piagetian might explain what productive struggle is
Explain how a Piagetian /Neo-Piagetian might explain what productive struggle is and why it benefits learners. Then offer two different strategies that a Piagetian/Neo-Piagetian would recommend for maximizing effective productive struggle in children and/or adolescents.
A Vygotskian theorist
Explain how a Vygotskian theorist or a theorist who subscribes to a contemporary contextual perspective on learning might explain what productive struggle is and why it benefits learners. Then offer two different strategies that such a theorist would recommend for maximizing effective productive struggle in children
Mental health literacy
Define mental health literacy and discuss its importanceDiscuss how social stigma affects mental healthProvide some statistics that illustrate the importance of practicing good mental healthDiscuss the effects of poor mental health literacy on our livesDiscuss the benefits of practicing good mental health literacyOffer strategies to improve our mental health (i.e., self-care)Provide resources for those struggling …
An adult substance use problem.
For this assignment, examine your own community and identify an adult substance use problem. If possible, narrow your selection to a particular gender, age, or ethnic group, and then browse SAMHSA’s website and choose an intervention that would be appropriate for your community. Prepare a brochure that explains why your community needs this type of …
People with schizophrenia
In general, most people with schizophrenia are not a danger to others. However, many people hold negative attitudes towards people with this disorder. What is the nature of these attitudes? Where do they come from? How can one combat them?
The progression to drug dependence.
There are 3 stages in the progression to drug dependence. Write at least one page describing these 3 stages of progression.
Suicidal Tendencies
Describe factors that trigger suicide.Select a psychological perspective and describe how that perspective explains suicide.Discuss the difference in how suicide is viewed by society based upon a person’s age.Discuss treatment, including treatment after an attempted suicide and prevention programs.Use four to six scholarly references evidentiary support
Personality Disorder Presentation
Discuss specific aspects of the personality disorder you selected, including how the disorder is assessed.Does the disorder have a genetic predisposition? Explain.Discuss brain and neurochemical features related to the disorder.Explain personality characteristics that relate to the disorder.Explain cognitive features that relate to the disorder.Describe topics that might be addressed in programs to prevent personality disorders.
