Week 1 Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology PSY-410 Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology The best theoretical model incorporates aspects of multiple theories, recognizing that historically, psychology is a very young science, as is the field abnormal psychology. This fledgling scientific field has been developed to aid in understanding the causes of, and treatments for, abnormal behavioral disorders. Although the primary purpose of the science is to benefit those suffering
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Healthcare officials are trying to transition special needs children to a managed care system without threatening health outcomes and quality of care. According to Knapp, Madden, Sloyer and Shenkman, children with special needs make up “approximately 13.9%” of the United States’ children population (2011, p.1). Therefore, shifting special needs children healthcare programs from a fee-for-service model to a managed care system needs to focus primarily on three components: care coordination, the roles of pediatricians
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professional lives. Communication is even more important when conversing with a patient regarding his or her health problems. Words are not the only manner in which we communicate. Successful communication starts as soon as a patient walks in the door, patients should be treated with respect, kindness, and consideration from everyone in the office from the receptionist, nurse, and the doctor. If health care providers cannot communicate and make their patients feel at ease, they will find it difficult to
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suffer, be sick, or die. Instead, it shows how God is entirely good, and therefore his will for each of us is only health and life (Christian Science, 2012).If I was in the position of the physician and hospital, I would respect the parent’s wishes. We should respect others beliefs and or religions because we never know when we may be put into a position to utilize our religion or belief, and besides it may save us a lawsuit in the long run. In this particular situation Contextual Features would be
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decision making process. The aim of week 5 was to introduce us to the beliefs, moral judgment and emotions in decision making. The topic explained on how some decision making processes are emotionally driven while others are driven by logic. The aim of week 6 is to show that decisions may be characterized by heuristics and bias. Sometimes, the decision we make may be biased or heuristic. A decision which is heuristic is based on beliefs which are concerned with the likelihood of events that are uncertain
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philosophical, behavioral, social, and humanities among others), concepts and theories by past and current nursing theorists. These theorists have helped shape the profession from 19th century till date. New theories are emerging due to advance in health care, as off-shoot of previous theories and also as addition to suit present day application. This paper shall look at the works (theories) of Florence Nightingale; Environmental theory, Jean Watson; Human caring theory, and Madeleine Leininger;
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disorders such as depression or mania (Comer, 2011, p. 193). Depression is a sad, low state where life seems dark and overwhelming (Comer, 2011, p. 193). Mania is a state of frenzied energy or breathless euphoria where a person may have an exaggerated belief that the world is theirs for the taking (Comer, 2011, p. 193). Mania and depression are the two key emotions in mood disorders and most people who have one usually only suffer from depression, which is called unipolar depression (Comer, 2011, p.
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Reflection: My Learning Experience Description: John’s model is a structured reflection that helps people learn through reflecting on events (Johns, 1996). This model has guided me to reflect on my experience which has enabled me to be more competent in my practice. During my first day of clinical placement at Extendicare York I experienced a unique event. My teacher, fellow students, and I got the chance to observe a health care aid change a colostomy pouch. I was extremely curious and excited
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three groups of African Americans on organ donation as well as the author’s personal decision to become an organ and tissue donor. The disproportion of African American need to African American donation and the root causes are explored. Religious beliefs and uncertainties about the death process held the highest concerns in the three groups. WHY NOT ME? African Americans and Organ Donation I was 15 years old when I found out that Billy was my brother. My father explained that
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physical, mental, and spiritual health, and any imbalances can be restored with traditional healing (Moghaddam, Momper, & Fong, 2015). The purpose of this paper is to describe how culture, traditions, and beliefs impact the AI/AN population, describe how awareness of complementary and alternative practices in the AI/AN population can improve health care, and explain the benefits of addressing cultural and linguistic competence and practices to address the health care needs of the AI/AN population
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