Do university students undertaking first year psychology show similar scores on a measure of depression, anxiety and stress compared to control participants?

The goal of this study was to see if mindfulness training may lead to substantial changes in students’ symptoms of sadness, anxiety, and stress when compared to a control group and another group who are participating in a physical exercise program. A total of 334 students from year one and two were included in the study. The Abbreviated Scale of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress was used as the measuring instrument . The research questions were; Do university students undertaking first year psychology show similar scores on a measure of depression, anxiety and stress compared to control participants? Does participation in eight sessions of a brief mindfulness exercise affect depression, anxiety and stress scores in university students undertaking first year psychology?
Introduction and Research Background
Health is “A condition of total physical, mental, and social well-being, not only the absence of sickness or infirmity,” according to the World Health Organization as cited by . Similarly, mental health may be defined as the existence of psychological flourishing as well as the lack of mental sickness .

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions used in a forensic settings.

This kind of assessment will give students the opportunity to assimilate the material of the module and study in depth the interventions used in the forensic settings according to specific client-groups. This coursework assesses one learning outcome: Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions used in a forensic settings .

You will critically discuss the effective practices of one chosen forensic setting of those presented during the module

Describe, in no less than 250 words, some of the central tenets of a Christian worldview using the framework provided in Models of Psychotherapy, chapter two of Worldview, and Wolters.

Christian Psychology discussion post

Using Biblegateway ( read Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-6, and 2 Timothy 3:14-17.

Describe, in no less than 250 words, some of the central tenets of a Christian worldview using the framework provided in Models of Psychotherapy, chapter two of Worldview, and Wolters. This part of the post should be no more than 100 words. Next students should describe how the Bible passages describe how we know and how epistemology works in the social sciences. Worth 80 points.

Would a personality assessment be an appropriate tool for diagnosis? Why or why not?

Psychological Testing and Clinical Diagnosis

Write a 750-1,000-word paper about. “PTSD” Use headings and include the following in your paper:

A brief summary of the chosen disorder that includes symptoms, prevalence, development, and course according to the most recent version of the

An explanation of the types of tools that would be used in order to make a diagnosis of the disorder. One tool described should be the DSM’s cross-cutting symptom measure.

A minimum of two recommended psychological tests that could be used for the selected diagnosis.

For each of the tests listed, include an explanation if the test is considered reliable and valid

Would a personality assessment be an appropriate tool for diagnosis? Why or why not?

Additional information about each test to include the price, length of time to administer, and any other relevant information.

Include at least three scholarly references

What was most comfortable for you? What was least comfortable? What surprised you? What insights did you have as a result of participation?

Sexual History Interview

For this assignment you will conduct a sexual history with a peer and write a reflection on a sexual history interview. Deliverables for the assignment include a transcription of interviewer prompts and responses and reflection paper completed

1) Consider how this assignment has impacted you personally and how your personal beliefs and values impacted the assignment, as the interviewer and as the interviewee. What was most comfortable for you? What was least comfortable? What surprised you? What insights did you have as a result of participation?

2)In what areas do you generally experience discomfort or bias related to sexuality and gender issues? How do you typically respond to sexual values and practices outside your comfort zone when they arise in your family, your friendships, popular culture, or other settings? How do your personal beliefs, values, and attitudes influence your approach to topics of sex and gender? ” have no biases” is not a sufficient response for this section.

3)Create a plan for addressing your areas of discomfort or bias and improve responses to therapy interactions that trigger such biases.

 

Describe how you conducted the experiment and what you found. Consider what the results mean and why they are important.

Self Awareness Theory – Submit a research report on the experiment described below. The experiment examines how expectancies for improvement affect responses to poor test performance when self-awareness is high.

Write a report on the experiment described in this task sheet. You will need to read the starter references for additional information about the relevant theory and methods. Locate other relevant articles to better understand this research area and how the current investigation fits in. Build a compelling rationale for conducting your experiment. State the general aim of your experiment and what you expected to find. Describe how you conducted the experiment and what you found. Consider what the results mean and why they are important.

What age and industry guidelines would you suggest to the task force? What about the number of hours children should work? What advice would you give a family who wants their teen to drop out of school to work?

 Economically Challenged Families
Assume that you work in an agency that serves economically challenged families. Some are recent immigrants to the United States, who have few resources, while others have experienced job loss or health care emergencies. Many of the families you serve expect their children to help support their families economically. In some cases, they want their children to drop out of school to help support the family.
Your agency wants all social workers and social services assistants to give consistent information and recommendations to families that want their children to work. In some instances, the state seeks your agency’s input on matters related to child welfare. Your supervisor has asked you to take part in your agency’s task force on the topic of child labor so that you can have input on the agency policy, and potentially make a recommendation to the state.
Directions
Use the assigned readings and website to develop your position on the benefits and harms associated with current child labor laws to share with your agency’s task force. Include:
What age and industry guidelines would you suggest to the task force?
What about the number of hours children should work?
What advice would you give a family who wants their teen to drop out of school to work?
What social services could you suggest for families who need economic support from their children?

Explain what you think the quotation means and Describe a personal experience you’ve had that somehow illustrates the “truth” in the quotation.

Select one of the quotations on the attached handout and write a short essay of approximately 300 words in response.
1) Explain what you think the quotation means and
2) Describe a personal experience you’ve had that somehow illustrates the “truth” in the quotation.
The quotation that Choose is:
Choose a job you like and you will never have to work a day in your life. – Anonymous

Write a one page, 400 word, single spaced essay on a 12- point font on the assigned topic. Discuss Push and Pull Immigration of Cuban Americans.

Discuss Push and Pull Immigration of Cuban Americans.

Your website does not offer 1 page single spaced options so  had to pick what was available. Instructions are below, will include screenshots to the book, you do not need to make any references, but please try to do 350-400 words.

Instructions:

Write a one page, 400 word, single spaced essay on a 12- point font on the assigned topic.

Discuss Push and Pull Immigration of Cuban Americans.

Discuss the experiences of Japanese Americans in the United States.

Discuss the experiences of Japanese Americans in the United States.

Your website does not offer 1 page single spaced options so had to pick what was available. Instructions are below, will include screenshots to the book, you do not need to make any references, but please try to do 350-400 words. Also, the pages to the book uploaded of out of order but numbered each screenshot 1-20 just in case. Thank you!

Instructions:

Write a one page, 400 word, single spaced essay on a 12- point font on the assigned topic.

Discuss the experiences of Japanese Americans in the United States.