Researchers have concluded that there is considerable variability in the evaluation methods of forensic psychology professionals when conducting child custody evaluations. Additionally, ethical violations by psychologists when conducting these evaluations have been frequently reported to state licensing boards.* The American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings can help forensic psychology professionals perform evaluations professionally and ethically, and in the best interest of the child. However, these guidelines are aspirational in nature and do not represent mandatory standards of conduct. In this Application, you apply the Guidelines to address custody issues in a case study.
*Introduction to Forensic Psychology, page198
Learning Resources
Readings
Course Text: Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. M. (2019). Introduction to forensic psychology: Research and application (5th ed.). Sage.
Chapter 13, “Juvenile Justice and Corrections†(pp. 495-509, 507-530)
Web Sites
APA Online: Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings
http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/child-custody.aspx
Psychology Information Online: Forensic Psychology – Civil Court
http://psychologyinfo.com/forensic/civil_court.html
Optional Resources
Note: Because of the ever-changing nature of Web sites such as those listed below, there is no guarantee that clips or Web sites will always be available. Hence, the following links are listed as Optional Resources only. However, it is highly recommended that you view them as they will assist you in completing one or more of your assignments.
Article: Ramsland, K., Psychological autopsy for death investigation. Retrieved from http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/forensics/psych_autopsy/index.html
Article: Webb, D.A., (2006, May 22) Understanding the psychological autopsy. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-The-Psychological-Autopsy&id=202888
Text: Lenhart, S. A. (2004). Clinical aspects of sexual harassment and gender discrimination: Psychological consequences and treatment interventions. Florence, Kentucky: Routledge..Â
solved Scenario 1:Susan is an active duty personnel. She completed two
/in /by adminScenario 1:Susan is an active duty personnel. She completed two tours in Afghanistan and is now stationed at Camp Pendleton. She did not suffer any physical injuries during this time on deployment. Her husband reports to the counselor at the family support center that she is drinking more often and is getting drunk more regularly. When she gets drunk, she yells, stumbles around the house, or she passes out. He’s concerned about her, so he calls her commanding officer and reports his concerns. Susan’s commanding officer immediately orders her to counseling for her drinking. You are the helping professional who is meeting with Susan and her husband for the first time. She enters the office, annoyed and disinterested. She looks at you and says, “Before you start, I know why I’m here. I’m ordered to be here by my CO. But I can already tell by looking at you that you have never picked up a weapon. You can’t do a thing for me. What can you tell me about my problems?â€Scenario 2:Trevor is a homeless Vietnam veteran. He has been living on the streets for 28 years. His wife and three children left him 2 years after he returned home from Vietnam after they could no longer handle his heroin addiction, which began while he was in Vietnam. Trevor often walks the street with a cardboard sign saying, “I’m a veteran, please help.†It is rare that someone looks twice at him. He is able to make enough money to support his drug habit or he will steal money if he needs to. Recently, he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. His daughter went to his arraignment and begged the court to send him to treatment and to have some leniency as he is a veteran and suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. The judge agreed and sentenced him to the Veterans Hospital for treatment. You are meeting with Trevor and his daughter for the first time to discuss recommendations. Trevor looks you up and down and considers his approach. “I used to drown it out. I can’t stop it. Can you? Can you tell me where to go to make it stop?â€For this Discussion, select one of the scenarios provided and consider how you would respond to their situation.
solved Reading Response Guidelines A Reading Responses (RR) is an opportunity
/in /by adminReading Response Guidelines A Reading Responses (RR) is an opportunity for students to individually reflect on what we read in class.
Understanding, questioning, and writing about texts is part of the work of a philosopher. RRs are also
opportunities for students to prepare to talk about texts in class. A thoughtful RR translates to a prepared
and robust classroom discussion. Each RR should be one full page, as best you can. You should also try to do the following three things: (1)
understand the author’s perspective, (2) support your interpretation of this perspective, and (3) engage
with it with your own experience and opinions. This follows a straightforward three-paragraph structure. First paragraph: What is the author’s perspective when considering the text as a whole? You should try to restate
the text into your own words, but this is different from merely restating each paragraph from
beginning to end. How would you explain this perspective to a reasonably intelligent friend? How
about a parent, who thinks taking philosophy classes is a waste of time? When doing this, it’s
important to keep in mind something called the principle of charity. This is the idea that we should
try to make as much sense of another’s argument as we can before we criticize it. When a
charitable listener hears something that doesn’t make sense to them, they work to figure out how
the other person might have arrived at that idea. Second paragraph: What evidence from the text supports your interpretation of the author’s perspective? How did
you arrive at this particular interpretation of the text? Here you’re quoting specific sentences and
relating them to your interpretation in the first paragraph. Please provide page numbers so others
can more easily follow your thinking. Third paragraph: What do you think about what the author is saying? You can respond in any number of ways. You
might argue that the author’s reasons they give don’t support their conclusion. You might provide
additional examples or counterexamples, tell a story, refer to another relevant text, ask questions,
or reframe the discussion to suggest another way to see the problem.
solved Researchers have concluded that there is considerable variability in the
/in /by adminResearchers have concluded that there is considerable variability in the evaluation methods of forensic psychology professionals when conducting child custody evaluations. Additionally, ethical violations by psychologists when conducting these evaluations have been frequently reported to state licensing boards.* The American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings can help forensic psychology professionals perform evaluations professionally and ethically, and in the best interest of the child. However, these guidelines are aspirational in nature and do not represent mandatory standards of conduct. In this Application, you apply the Guidelines to address custody issues in a case study.
*Introduction to Forensic Psychology, page198
Learning Resources
Readings
Course Text: Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. M. (2019). Introduction to forensic psychology: Research and application (5th ed.). Sage.
Chapter 13, “Juvenile Justice and Corrections†(pp. 495-509, 507-530)
Web Sites
APA Online: Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings
http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/child-custody.aspx
Psychology Information Online: Forensic Psychology – Civil Court
http://psychologyinfo.com/forensic/civil_court.html
Optional Resources
Note: Because of the ever-changing nature of Web sites such as those listed below, there is no guarantee that clips or Web sites will always be available. Hence, the following links are listed as Optional Resources only. However, it is highly recommended that you view them as they will assist you in completing one or more of your assignments.
Article: Ramsland, K., Psychological autopsy for death investigation. Retrieved from http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/forensics/psych_autopsy/index.html
Article: Webb, D.A., (2006, May 22) Understanding the psychological autopsy. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-The-Psychological-Autopsy&id=202888
Text: Lenhart, S. A. (2004). Clinical aspects of sexual harassment and gender discrimination: Psychological consequences and treatment interventions. Florence, Kentucky: Routledge..Â
solved Advanced Technical Writing – Assignment #6 – Professional EmailWriting 321,
/in /by adminAdvanced Technical Writing – Assignment #6 – Professional EmailWriting 321, Section C-2 – Spring Semester –2021This assignment should be prepared as a document (not an actual email) and is due March 18th, before 11:00 a.m., via Turnitin, using the following format:To:Subject: March 18th, 2021Name of RecipientAddress of RecipientCity, State and Zip code of RecipientDear Ms./Mr. Last Name or First Name, depending on the relationship: (colon)Body of the email: The email should be approximately three paragraphs long and include the following:An introductory paragraph that provides contextFirst contact? First Introduction?Follow-up/Response to an inquiry?Known or unknown recipient?Message substanceInformation request?Editing/Comment request?Attachment explanation (you will not have an actual attachment, but may refer to one if appropriate)?Update?Setting a meeting?Instructions and closing remarksAction required?Confirm attendance?Type of response needed?Deadlines?Request for confirmation of receipt of emailComplimentary closing (Sincerely, Best, Regards, etc.) followed by a commaSignature BlockYour signatureYour typed name and titleComplete AddressPhoneEmailWeb address if appropriatePlease use the following file naming convention:lastname.Assignment6.C2Make sure your email follows all grammar rules.Use block format and a readable font.Maintain a professional and positive tone.Possible Topics:Update/Progress Report on any project projectRequesting input on an attached documentPurpose of documentEditing/Commenting requestTiming/DeadlinesCover/Transmittal letter for an attached documentBackgroundPurposeRequesting comments/decisionTiming/DeadlinesMeeting AnnouncementPurpose of meetingAttendeesBrief agendaMeeting time, place and date (virtual or in person; link to virtual platform if appropriate)Confirmation of AttendanceNew Policies AnnouncementBackgroundBrief summary of new policy or policiesImplementation scheduleRequest for questions/commentsFollow-up to an interviewThanking the reader for the opportunityTo speak with interview committeeTo tour facilitiesOffering to Answer additional questionLooking forward to hearing from the employer
solved Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 3
/in /by adminPrior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 3 of your textbook, and test your knowledge in the MindTap Practice Chapter 3 Problem 10 and Chapter 3 Problem 14 located in Ch 03: End-of-Chapter Problems – Evaluation of Financial Performance. You will also need to review your chosen company financial data and reports. Although not required, it is recommended that you also review the chapter videos and flashcards available in the recommended resources section of your course.
You were recently hired as a Financial Analyst by your subject company or organization. Your first task is to conduct a financial analysis of the firm, covering the last three years which will evaluate the company’s financial condition. To begin, you should review all three accounting statements (i.e., balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flows) and compare each of these statements to previous statements for the past three years. Using at least three to four different ratios for each of the five different aspects of business listed below, in addition to the most recent industry average data for the current period:
Liquidity
Asset management
Debt management
Profitability
Market value assessment.
Be sure to show your analysis work.
In your paper,
Summarize how your company compares to the overall market based on researched competitive market data.
Explain the possible reasons for any differences between company’s ratios and those of the industry average (cross-sectional).
Compare your calculated financial ratios against industry averages.
State possible reasons for the differences (competitor analysis).
Describe how the economic value added (EVA) can be used to judge managerial performance.
Describe any positive or negative trends that emerge from the accounting statement data and comparisons providing a detailed explanation of the factors that lead to these trends (over the most recent three-year periods using the common size technique).
Summarize the extent to which the chairman’s comments about the potential for improved future performance are supported by the financial statement information for the most recent annual report ending year.
solved Organizational change is a process that can be complex. Change
/in /by adminOrganizational change is a process that can be complex. Change efforts are not easily carried out but can be successful through the use of various resources and tools. As explored within the Interactive Lecture, change often starts with knowing what to change, continues through how to change, and then concludes with when to change.It is important to remember that the same change processes that guide organizations can also be used in one’s personal life.For this Critical Thinking Assignment, address the components below:Think about a major change that you experienced within the past five years. Explain details about this change, specifically focusing on the reason for the change and the importance of the change in your life.Explain which change model (i.e., Nadler and Tushman’s Congruence Model, Sterman’s Systems Dynamics Model, Quinn’s Competing Values Model, Greiner’s Model of Organizational Growth, or Stacey’s Complexity Theory) most applied to your change experience. Provide details about why you selected this model and why it was the best choice as compared to the other models.Analyze the steps associated with the model and how these steps were followed during your time of change.Looking back on the change process and experience, what improvements would you make to ensure enhanced change-related success? Why?Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:Be 4-5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the Turnitin Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading. If you are unsure how to submit an assignment into the Originality Check tool, review the Turnitin Originality Check – Student Guide for step-by-step instructions.Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
solved Option #1: Analysis of Leadership Definitions and Biographical LeadershipThere are
/in /by adminOption #1: Analysis of Leadership Definitions and Biographical LeadershipThere are three parts to this week’s Critical Thinking Assignment paper.Part I:An important concept for this week’s study is that no single, standard definition of leadership exists. We can trace the history of how leadership has been defined and redefined by scholars and managers. Page III of this week’s lecture provides insight into an exercise that may be useful for individuals wanting to understand their own leadership definitions: constructing a biographical leadership explanation. Western (2013) [required reading] offered a personal example of a leadership explanation through the author’s lens; Western also describes the exercise as “locating oneself.”Begin the Week 1 Critical Thinking Assignment by composing your personal biographic leadership explanation. You may use Western’s format or another that is supported by the literature or that fits your career purpose.Place the biographical leadership explanation in Appendix A of the paper.Part II:Create an historical overview of selected leadership definitions by constructing a time-line figure illustrating how leadership definitions varied over time. The time-line will span three decades and include a minimum of three (3) definitions from different sources that are then positioned across the time-line.Place the time-line and definition overview in Appendix B of the paper.Part III:Develop an analytic essay* exploring how your leadership explanation was informed by time and by different leadership definitions. That is, decompose and extract elements from your biographical explanation and determine if and where the elements might be related to the time-line and definitions. Within the analytic paper, reference Appendices A and B.Include a conclusion based on findings and insights related to what influenced your personal leadership assumptions and experiences.Requirements:Support your response with research from at least four scholarly sources and, in addition, you may use the required course readings.Your paper should be three to four pages in length, not counting the required title and reference pages and appendices.
solved The assignment must be 3 pages APA format Mike Lyons
/in /by adminThe assignment must be 3 pages APA format Mike Lyons incorporated
Lyons Concrete, Inc., in Montana, but did not file its first annual report, so the
state involuntarily dissolved the firm in 1996. Unaware of the dissolution, Lyons
continued to do business as Lyons Concrete. In 2003, he signed a written
contract with William Weimar to form and pour a certain amount of concrete on
Weimar’s property for $19,810.
Weimar was in a rush to complete the entire project, and he and Lyons orally
agreed to additional work on a time-and-materials basis. When scheduling
conflicts arose, Weimar had his own employees set some of the forms, which
proved deficient. Weimar also directed Lyons to pour concrete in the rain, which
undercut its quality. Mid project, Lyons submitted an invoice for $14,389, which
Weimar paid. After the work was complete, Lyons billed Weimar for $25,731, but
he refused to pay, claiming that the $14,389 covered everything. To recover the
unpaid amount, Lyons filed a mechanic’s lien as “Mike Lyons d/b/a Lyons
Concrete, Inc.†against Weimar’s property. Weimar filed a suit to strike the lien,
and Lyons filed a counterclaim. [Weimar v. Lyons, 338 Mont. 242, 164 P.3d 922
(2007)] Please answer the following questions: 1. Before the trial, Weimar asked for a change of venue on the ground that a sign on
the courthouse lawn advertised “Lyons Concrete.†How might the sign affect a
trial on the parties’ dispute? Should the court grant this request? 2. Weimar asked the court to dismiss the counterclaim on the ground that the state
had dissolved Lyons Concrete in 1996. Lyons immediately filed new articles of
incorporation for “Lyons Concrete, Inc.†Under what doctrine might the court
rule that Weimar could not deny the existence of Lyons Concrete? What ethical
values underlie this doctrine? Should the court make this ruling? 3. At the trial, Weimar argued, in part, that there was no “fixed price†contract
between the parties and that even if there was, the poor quality of the work,
which required repairs, amounted to a breach, excusing Weimar’s further
performance. Should the court rule in Weimar’s favor on this basis?
solved The Homeless Patient Evaluation & Management Plan The nurse practitioner
/in /by adminThe Homeless Patient Evaluation & Management Plan
The nurse practitioner (NP) is working at a health clinic in a homeless shelter during the early evening. A 48-year-old African American man approaches the practitioner and asks to have his blood pressure taken, saying that he has not had it checked “in a whileâ€.
The man appears to be in some type of distress and experiencing pain. The man walks slowly, using a guarded manner, and he appears diaphoretic. His mucous membranes also appear pale. The patient’s blood pressure is 210/98. The patient reports that he has not been diagnosed with hypertension previously. The patient reveals that he has severe abdominal pain that is radiating to his back. The nurse finds a heart rate of 110, respirations 30 with shallow inspirations, and temperature 102.2°F. The patient’s skin is cool and clammy.
The patient reports a history of alcoholism, homelessness, and lack of access to health care. He says that the symptoms have been present and worsening over 3 days. The man says he thinks he might have pancreatitis again, which he had “a couple of years agoâ€. The NP recommends that the man should be seen at a hospital for his condition, but the patient says he does not have health insurance, so he does not want to go.
The NP proceeds with a physical examination, finding severe abdominal pain in the epigastric area, yellowed sclera, no abdominal distention, and hypoactive bowel sounds. The clinic is equipped with basic materials but no means to conduct lab or radiologic testing. Discuss the following:
Considering the patient’s homelessness and lack of insurance, what action should the practitioner take?
When the patient asks why his condition cannot be managed outside of the hospital, how should the practitioner respond?
When the patient arrives at the hospital for further diagnostic work-up, what tests will likely be performed to evaluate the patient’s condition?
How will the severity of the pancreatitis be assessed when the patient is hospitalized?
How should the patient’s condition be managed when hospitalized?
What patient education should be included after the pancreatitis is resolved?
solved Assignment 1: Although in long and common use in and
/in /by adminAssignment 1:
Although in long and common use in and outside of Adlerian psychology, both the term and the meaning of belongingness stir up frequent and hot debates among researchers and practitioners. Please read Bitter and West’s interview with Ansbacher first, then Corsini’s response second, and then listen to Hofstra’s presentation. In your post for this week, please address the following:
How does the debate relate to the topic of communal feeling?
What parts of the debates touched you especially strongly as a socially responsible practitioner, what parts of the debate are the most relatable to socially responsible practice?
Where are you in the debate?
Your post will be approximately 350 words. You need to use references. In your peer responses, please find an opportunity to validate (vs. praise) your classmates’ efforts and to take their discussion to a new level by asking questions, building on (vs. replacing) their efforts. You will also have to respond to your professor’s inquiries.
Assignment 2:
For this assignment, read Slavik’s article. Then write a self-reflection paper following this guideline:
Think of the word “cooperation†as an object, as a thing. What image do you see in your mind’s eyes? What does it look like? If I were to see it the way you see it, what would I see? What does it feel like? Smell? Sound? Touch? Taste? Shape? Temperature? Surface? Etc. What else is going on? What is your experience with it? Where is it in relation to you? How is it? Are there others? Where are they? How did it get to be that way? What was happening before?
If you can change this image in any way to make it right by you, how would you change it? What does it feel like? Smell? Sound? Touch? Taste? Shape? Temperature? Surface? Etc. What else is going on there now? What is your experience with it? Where is it in relation to you? How is it? Are there others? Where are they? How did it get to change?
How might the way you changed the image apply to your strengths as a practitioner and a citizen of the world and give you some helpful ideas that you may use in your everyday life or socially responsible and ethical practice?