Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? Cataracts Glaucoma Macular Degeneration Blurring of near vision • A light is pointed at a patient's pupil, which contracts. It is also noted that the other pupil contracts as...
Discuss the issue of "Mass Murders: Where Does Such Violence Come From?" in "Trending" on page 484 in your text. How can we understand this behavior? Be thorough with your answer....
Do you think it is ethical to use animals in psychological/biological/drug research? Why or why not? Support your reasoning with clear examples. PSY230 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Discussion 2 Understanding that we all use ego defense mechanisms to distort reality to reduce anxiety, give clear specific examples of at least...
Make a comprehensive argument for including or against including such diagnoses as "gambling addiction," "smart phone addiction," or "Internet addiction" --discussed on pages 378 - 380 as legitimate psychological disorders....
Discuss the case of Larry Hogue, the "Wild Man of West 96th Street" described in "PsychWatch" on page 423 in the text. What are the unique treatment issues affecting the MICA client? As a society, what should we be doing to help these individuals?...
Jump ahead to page 433 in your text and read in "PsychWatch" about the Andrea Yates case. After reading: Discuss the topic of postpartum depression/psychosis and her case specifically. Do you agree with the diagnosis? Do you agree or disagree with the final decision made by...
Jump ahead to page 286 in your text and read in "PsychWatch" about Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (DSM-5--Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another), a disorder many find both bizarre and disturbing. What do you think is the explanation behind such a disorder? Do you think this...
Understanding that we all use ego defense mechanisms to distort reality to reduce anxiety, give clear specific examples of at least 4 of the ego defense mechanisms listed in Table 3-1 (on page 54 of your text) that you have seen in action. Think of...
The nurse is admitting a 54 year old man to the hospital with complaints of shortness of breath for a few days. He was diagnosed with a lung disease “Emphysema” a few years ago and has been managing it with inhalers. Client smokes 1 pack...
PATIENT NAME – ELISA HENDERICK AGE - 16 YEARS HEIGHT – 5’7” (170 cm) WEIGHT - 100.0 lb (45.5 Kg) CHIEF COMPLAINT – Recent Weight Loss Reported by Family...