Evaluating the DSM-5

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The DSM-5 states that the “DSM-5 is designed to better fill the needs of clinicians, patients, families, and researchers for a clear and concise description of each mental disorder organized by explicit diagnostic criteria, supplemented, when appropriate, by dimensional measures that cross diagnostic boundaries, and a brief digest of information about the diagnosis, risk factors, associated features, research advances, and various expressions of the disorder” (p. 5). You will be using these diagnostic descriptions and categories throughout this course in order to make diagnoses, and you will continue to refer to them as a mental health professional. In this Assignment, you will look at a general overview of the DSM.

To prepare:

  • Review this week’s readings in the DSM-5.
  • Keep in mind the stated purpose of the DSM.
  • Consider the organization of the classifications and any possible biases with respect to the position of certain disorders.
  • Note whether or not the classifications are easy to follow and the appendices easy to navigate.
  • Consider potential strengths and limitations of the DSM-5.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 an explanation of what you perceive to be two strengths and two limitations of the DSM-5 and why you consider each as such. Also, explain how and when you might use the DSM-5 in your practice and the ways you can circumvent its limitations.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

REPLY 1 WR

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Overall, there exist many religions worldwide, and the religion that one belongs to, shapes their beliefs and views concerning aspects in life. Hinduism and Christianity are amongst these religions with some controversial beliefs. However, it should be noted that both religions believe in a supreme being, who gives and takes away life. For example, Hindus believe in a Supreme god called Brahman, but Brahman can be represented by other small gods (Choudry et al., 2018).

Hinduism is amongst the most ancient religions in the world, and research reveals that the religion has millions of followers. In the afterlife, Hindus believe in a cyclical nature of life, whereby, after one dies, they resurrect in new bodies through reincarnation (Igbo & Ayika, 2021). They believe that Karma decides the body that one partakes, and this is dependent on one’s actions while alive (Igbo & Ayika, 2021). Eventually, they believe that when one achieves Moksha, they get liberated from the cycle, and they go to live with Brahman (Choudry et al., 2018). On the other hand, Christianity is one of the most popular religions, accommodating billions of believers worldwide. Christians also believe in life after death, as it is evident in the resurrection of Christ (Choudry et al., 2018).

They believe that after death, one’s soul is resurrected (Choudry et al., 2018). They also believe that once dead, one’s actions on earth will determine whether they go to hell or heaven, as opposed to the belief of reincarnation in Hinduism. Christians believe that if a person dies when they have accepted Christ in their lives, they will experience eternal life in heaven, whereas sinners will go to hell and burn in eternal fire.

 References

Choudry, M., Latif, A., & Warburton, K. G. (2018). An overview of the spiritual importances of end-of-life care among the five major faiths of the United Kingdom. Clinical Medicine, 18(1), 23.

Igbo, P., & Ayika, P. (2021). THE DOCTRINE OF AFTERLIFE IN ANCIENT RELIGIONS VIS-À-VIS THE IGBO NOTION OF REINCARNATION. SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES, 1(1).

REPLY 2

The concept of salvation is present in almost all religions in its distinct way. The primary purpose of all religions is to provide salvation to their followers. The existence of many different religions indicates a great variety of opinions about what constitutes salvation and the means of achieving it. The term salvation can be meaningfully used in connection with so many religions; however, it distinguishes a notion common to men and women of a wide range of cultural traditions.

In Hinduism, salvation is achieved through the liberation of the Atmans’, the individual’s soul, from the cycle of death and rebirth, identified as Samsara, by attaining the highest spiritual state. This state is known as Moksha. Hinduism’s ultimate goal is Moksha, where even hell and heaven are temporary (Basharat, 2018). It is a final release from one’s worldly conception of self. Moksha is achieved when the individual Atman unites with the ground of all being through the practice of Yoga. The three paths or yogas to spiritual fulfillment are jnana (knowledge, insight, wisdom), karma (action), and bhakti (ecstatic devotion) (Partridge, 2018). Some Hindus consider each of the three paths requires exclusive concentration and is sufficient for liberation.

On the other hand, according to Christianity, salvation is God’s grace. It is the gift of freedom from our sins that Jesus made possible by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross. Although Jesus already died for humanity’s salvation, every individual needs to achieve salvation through their actions. Christianity teaches that there will be a day of judgment when everyone will stand before God and have to answer all that we have said and done. Therefore, Christians achieve salvation by performing good works that please God and uplift humanity. The gospel reiterates the essence of good works in the salvation of a person. According to the Bible, God will judge people according to their works’ nature and decide whether to reward eternal life or eternal condemnation (Radmacher, 2000).

Overall, both religions are looking to achieve salvation or Moksha through good work or karma. In essence, every action that a person does determines whether one moves towards Moksha or away from it. Therefore, Hindus achieve the liberation of their souls through karma. Similarly, Christians’ actions determine their salvation in the final judgment. From this perspective, both Hindus and Christians can attain liberation of their souls by performing good works. Conversely, Moksha and salvation have some differences. While a Hindu attains the soul’s liberation after undergoing a series of reincarnations, which entail physical and spiritual processes, a Christian attains liberation after undergoing a spiritual rebirth by believing in Jesus Christ, who provides salvation to all humanity.

References

Basharat, T. (2018). HINDUISM AND CONCEPT OF SALVATION. University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Partridge, C. (2018). A short introduction to world religions. Fortress Press.

Radmacher, E. (2000). Salvation. Thomas Nelson Press.

200 WORDS FOR EACH REPLY.

SOCW 6090

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 The sign of an effective clinician is the ability to identify the criteria that distinguish the diagnosis from any other possibility (otherwise known as a differential diagnosis). An ambiguous clinical diagnosis can lead to a faulty course of treatment and hurt the client more than it helps. In this Assignment, using the DSM-5 and all of the skills you have acquired to date, you assess a client.

This is a culmination of learning from all the weeks covered so far.

To prepare: Use a differential diagnosis process and analysis of the Mental Status Exam in the case provided by your instructor to determine if the case meets the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.

By Day 7

Submit a 4- to 5-page paper in which you:

  • Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may need clinical attention).
  • Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.
  • Identify 2–3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.
  • Identify the assessments you recommend to validate treatment. Explain the rationale behind choosing the assessment instruments to support, clarify, or track treatment progress for the diagnosis.
  • Explain your recommendations for initial resources and treatment. Use scholarly resources to support your evidence-based treatment recommendations.
  • Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.
  • Identify client strengths, and explain how you would utilize strengths throughout treatment.
  • Identify specific knowledge or skills you would need to obtain to effectively treat this client, and provide a plan on how you will do so.

Probability2 and financial math

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For this module’s assignment review the following.

  1. In the following problem give your answer using the notation nPr or nCr. You don’t have to give an actual numerical answer.
  2. There are 10 athletes entered in a race. If a gold, silver, or bronze medal is given to three of the athletes, in how many ways can one pick the winners of the gold, silver, and bronze medals?
  3. There are 10 athletes entered in a race. If three identical gold medals are given to the group of athletes, in how many ways can one pick the winners of the gold medals?
  4. A card is drawn out of a standard deck of 52 cards. Each card can be described by giving its “rank” (A, 2, 3, 4,…10, J, Q, K) and its “suit” (H for hearts, C for clubs, D for diamonds, and S for spades). For example, 2S denotes the two of spades and KH denotes the king of hearts. Write out the event described by each of the following statements as a set.
  5. E1: “draw a king.”
  6. E2: “draw a heart.”
  7. E3: “draw a face card.” (A “face” card is a jack, queen, or king.)
  8. A card is drawn at random out of a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of each of the following events. (Do problem #2 first.)
  9. E1: “draw a king.”
  10. E2: “draw a heart.”
  11. E3: “draw a face card.” (A “face” card is a jack, queen, or king.)
  12. Out of 420 students who took a statistics test, 260 passed. What percentage of the students passed the test?
  13. An employee’s hourly wage increased from $11.00 per hour to $13.50 per hour. What is the percentage increase in their wage?
  14. Suppose that you deposit $3,250.00 in a savings account that pays 0.4% annual simple interest.
  15. Assuming no withdrawals are made, find the balance in the account after 6 years.
  16. Round your answer to the nearest penny.
  17. Suppose that you deposit $3,250.00 in a savings account that pays 0.4% annual interest, with interest credited to the account at the end of each year. Assuming no withdrawals are made, find the balance in the account after 6 years. Round your answer to the nearest penny.
  18. Suppose $3,250.00 is invested in a savings account with an APR of 0.4% compounded monthly. Assuming no withdrawals are made, find the balance in the account after 6 years. Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Training Plan

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Design the Training Plan; Use ADDIE Model

Using the ADDIE model, design a training plan based on the findings and training outcomes revealed in your TNA. The training plan should include the following, at a minimum:

Analysis

The Analysis section is a summary of your TNA ( assignments 1 and 2).

Include a paragraph describing the organization and training issue. 

Discuss organizational and training goals and objectives, the target group, and the KSAs that should be expected of learners, which the training will address.

Design

Determine program format, length of training, and method of delivery.

What will be the costs, and what resources will be needed from the organization? A training plan budget is important because an organization needs to anticipate, plan and pay for the training costs. In the section, you will develop a spending plan that breaks down the costs of your proposed training plan. Consider the following cost categories for your budget table and report: Direct Costs, Indirect Costs, Preparation Costs, Developmental Costs, Participant compensation, Evaluation costs, Total Training Costs. Your budget will have two components, a formal report and a budget table.

Prepare a table with a proposal for your training.

Prepare a written budget report  Describe in detail each the costs associated for your organization training needs as it applies to your training plan. Explain all of the costs included in your budget table.

Development

Describe what will be included in the program materials and activities. Consider communication tools, modules, learning aids, and assessment/evaluation tools.

Implementation

Give specifics on how you will implement and deliver training. Include any “train-the-trainer” pilots and plans for training.

Evaluation

In this section, you will develop a post-training evaluation plan. Evaluation is necessary for determining the overall effectiveness of a training program. Your evaluation plan should aim to measure learner performance. Evaluation will describe the success of the training program and lead to a plan for continuous improvement. You plan should include both a written report and the evaluation tool you would use for assessment.

Prepare an evaluation report Describe in detail how you will evaluate this training in terms of effectiveness. Explain how training will be assessed and evaluated. Describe the purpose of the evaluation tool. Address how overall training will be evaluated. List short- and long-term methods that ensure your training plan has translated into desired performance. Explain how it will bridge the organizational gaps identified in the TNA.

Include at least one evaluation tool together with your written evaluation plan. The tool should look professional and ready for your intended audience to complete.

Make sure you have an introduction and summary to your report.

Use APA 7.0 Edition formal report formatting for your Training Plan. Label each section with the following headings: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Use and cite a minimum of three classroom resources to help you create your training plan. Include a cover page, citations page and in-text citations. Submit everything together as one document

BSCOM/234T: Discussion – Stimuli

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Discussion Post around 200 words:

Sometimes when we engage in conversations with people or visit retail establishments, we may not be fully aware of all the stimuli (i.e. signals) that one communicates with us. Becoming more aware of stimuli can improve your interpersonal relationships.

Identify a retail establishment (e.g. drugstore, grocery store, restaurant, clothing, shoes, make-up, etc.) that you tend to visit frequently. Think about your behavior-how do you act while in the store? How do you converse with employees or someone with you?

After thinking about your behavior, visit this establishment again. Now answer the following questions to yourself:

  • What are the colors of the wall?
  • What are the colors of the floor?
  • What direction or directions are the floor tile?
  • What type of music is played?
  • What does it smell like?
  • Is the temperature comfortable or unpleasant?
  • How do the employees interact with each other?

Did you notice all of the stimuli before? If not, what barriers kept you from noticing the stimuli? If you did notice all of the stimuli before, what barriers do you believe keeps people from noticing the stimuli?

Reflect on how the stimuli may subconsciously impact your attitudes and behavior when you visit this retailer. What did you notice after thinking about the stimuli? How does this impact how you perceive your current self and how you perceive others? 

Presenting Your Business Idea

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Before beginning work on this week’s discussion post, complete these preparatory activities:

  • See “12 Critical Slides,” pages 349–352 of your text, for a sample PowerPoint presentation to investors.
  • View Shark Tank pitches for ideas on how to create a brief but compelling presentation of a business.

This Week’s Discussion Post

For this week’s discussion, create a brief presentation addressing the following:

  • Your business plan is now complete. Imagine you are in front of a group of investors, presenting your business idea and encouraging them to invest in your chosen company.
    • Title Page with the company name and your name.
    • Outline of What You Do.
    • Target Market.
    • Market Size.
      • How big is the market or industry on which you’re focusing?
      • What are the growth opportunities?
    • Competition.
      • Who are your key competitors?
    • Your Management Team.
      • Who runs the business?
      • What are their roles and key skills?
    • Business Model.
      • How will your business make money?
    • Financials.
      • What key financial information does your audience need to decide whether to invest in you and your business?
    • Funding You Are Seeking.
    • Why Will Investors Want to Invest in This Business and in You?

Formatting

Select one of these formats:

  • PowerPoint with notes; no more than 10–12 slides.
  • Audio over PowerPoint.
  • Video presentation over PowerPoint
  • Storytelling (video recording)—no Power Point needed for this option.

Reminder: You have been working with the information for this presentation all quarter in the discussion and assignments. This is not new information. Now is your chance to succinctly show investors what your chosen business is all about and why they should want to invest in you and your company.

Post at least one substantive comment to another student’s post.

Notes

  • If you select one of the PowerPoint formats, include bullets, relevant images, and the like; do not include paragraphs or full sentences on the slides.
  • Your presentation needs to impress the investors; make it creative and interesting, while including all the relevant information.
  • You may find this resource on Kaltura Help [PDF] useful to you if you decide to do a video recording.

Note: Start your response with a brief description of your business (no more than 3 sentences). Specify your company name, what business you are in, and the specific product or service you plan to sell.

 

Create a Coaching Evaluation Tool

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In the last seven weeks, you have learned about the roles of coach, consultant, and trainer. You have gained insight into different coaching models and theories, as well as the skills needed for effective coaching. Further, you have studied the importance of values and ethical conduct and guidance. All of the information you have gained can now be directed toward assessing coaching effectiveness.

This week you will rely on all you have learned to create a white paper (an authoritative report or guide) for a Fortune 500 company, XYZ Corporation, Inc., by exploring frameworks and methods for determining coaching effectiveness and designing a coaching evaluation rubric. Base your report on the following scenario.

Scenario: You are the newly hired CEO at XYZ Corporation and a strong advocate of a coaching culture. While the company utilizes coaching on some level, you are not seeing the positive results you hoped for through increased employee engagement, productivity, job satisfaction, and motivation. You decided to review the body of research to determine strategies for assessing coaching effectiveness. Your white paper will guide team leads to institute coaching principles to achieve organizational objectives. Be sure to address the following elements in your paper:

  • Introduction to coaching
  • Discussion of at least two coaching models
  • Identification and discussion of effective coaching skills and practices
  • Importance of ethics
  • Assessment strategies to evaluate coaching effectiveness
  • Recommendations for best practices

As an appendix to the white paper, develop a 1-2 page grading rubric XYZ Corporation leaders might use to assess coaching effectiveness Length: 7-9 page white paper and a 1-2 page coaching evaluation rubric. The document should be a total of 8 pages not including the cover and references pages.

References: Include a minimum of 7 scholarly resources

The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Week 3 Case Study Biomed Ethics/ Christian Narrative

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Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative

This assignment will incorporate a common practical tool in helping clinicians begin to ethically analyze a case. Organizing the data in this way will help you apply the four principles and four boxes approach.

This chart will formalize the four principles and four boxes approach and the four-boxes approach by organizing the data from the case study according to the relevant principles of biomedical ethics: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.

Part 1: Chart (60 points)

Based on the “Healing and Autonomy” case study, fill out all the relevant boxes below. Provide the information by means of bullet points or a well-structured paragraph in the box. Gather as much data as possible.

Part 2: Evaluation 

This part includes questions, to be answered in a total of 500 words, that describe how principlism would be applied according to the Christian worldview.

1.  In 200-250 words answer the following: According to the Christian worldview, how would each of the principles be specified and weighted in this case? Explain why. (45 points)

 2.  In 200-250 words answer the following: According to the Christian worldview, how might a Christian balance each of the four principles in this case? Explain why. (45 points) 

INT 1111 Lab 5

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Lab FIVE

Number Analysis ProgramProblem Statement:Design a program that asks the user to enter a series of 10 integers.  The program should store the numbers within a list and then calculate and display the following data:

  • the lowest number on the list
  • the highest number on the list
  • the sum of the numbers on the list, and
  • the average of the numbers on the list

—————————————————————————————————Details:Develop a function for each of the following: 

  • A function to determine the lowest number on the list
    • The function receives the list as an argument
    • The function returns the lowest number on the list back to the main function
    •  The lowest number then is displayed within the main function
  • A function to determine the highest number on the list
    • The function receives the list as an argument
    • The function returns the highest number on the list back to the main function
    • The highest number then is displayed within the main function
  • A function to determine the sum of the numbers on the list
    • The function receives the list as an argument
    • The function calculates and returns the sum of the numbers on the list back to the main function
    • The  sum of the numbers is then displayed within the main function
  • A function to determine the average of the numbers on the list
    • The function receives the list as an argument
    • The function calculates and returns the average of the numbers on the list back to the main function
    • The  average of the numbers is then displayed within the main function
  • A main function, based on the following algorithm:
    • Set up a list for 10 integers
    • Set up a loop to ask the user to enter 10 integers, one at a time, into the list
    • Set up another loop to display the contents of the list, one at a time
    • Make a call to the function that determines the lowest number on the list
    • Display the lowest number on the list
    • Make a call to the function that determines the highest number on the list
    • Display the highest number on the list
    • Make a call to the function that determines the sum of the numbers on the list
    • Display the sum of the numbers on the list
    • Make a call to the function that determines the average of the numbers on the list
    • Display the average of the numbers on the list

Once all the functions have been developed, make a call to the main function to start the execution of your program.
==================================================================================NOTE 1: As you may be aware, there are built-in functions in Python.   Examples of these include:min ()max ()sum () You do NOT want to use such built-in functions; rather, you want to develop your own code to calculate the lowest and the highest numbers on the list.  You also want to  develop your own code to calculate the sum and the average of the numbers on the listYou will receive NO credit for using the above-mentioned built-in functions.NOTE 2:A sample program run is attached below.  It illustrates user’s interactions with the program, as the program is run, ten integers are entered, one at a time.  Then, the contents of the list are displayed, and then calls are made to the above functions, one at a time; and, as each piece of data is returned to the main function, it is displayed: Lab 5 – Sample Program Run.pdf Lab 5 – Sample Program Run.pdf – Alternative Formats  =======================================================================You need to set up a    Python solution that is    complete and    workable.  

For your solution to be    complete, you must

  • Prompt the user for the specific input data asked for within the problem statement
  • Set up a correct formula to process the input data, arriving at the output data
  • Provide the output data asked for within the problem statement to the user

For your solution to be    workable,

  • Your solution should be free of any type of errors (syntax, run-time, logic)
  • You may want to develop an algorithm first, using pseudocode or flowchart
  • You do NOT need to turn in any algorithm

========================================================================Grading rubric:

  • You’ll receive full credit, if 
    • your program
      • compiles and runs with no problems 
      • produces the expected output
  • You’ll receive partial credit, if 
    • your program
      • compiles and runs with no problems 
      • produces partial output (that is, incomplete output)
  • You’ll receive 25% of the points, if your program will not compile
  • You’ll receive 30% of the points, if your program compiles but has a run-time problem
  • You’ll receive 40% of the points, if your program produces logic error(s)
  • You’ll receive 50% of the points, if your program compiles and run, but no functions are used