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PS360 W1A PS360 Treva Throneberry and a Socioculture Evaluation Grantham University Treva Throneberry and a Socioculture Evaluation The Socioculture Model Through all the models explored in Chapter 2 of Abnormal Psychology and Life, the socioculture model seemed to fit the best. The socioculture model focuses on how people and social institutions have an influence on peoples health. In fact, its core assumption is that outside influences play a major role in create+ing a persons psycholo...

PS360 W3A PS360 Lenas Treatment Plan Grantham University Lenas Treatment Plan Lena is experiencing acute stress disorder from the trauma of being robbed at gunpoint at her job. She is no longer able to do her job, as driving by the area and being in the van will trigger the memories of the event. She is also suffering from nightmares, has trouble sleeping, experiences significant distress, and functional impairment. Lena tries to get the support she needs from her family but avoids talking...

PS360 W6A PS360 Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia Grantham University Stage of Schizophrenia There are four stages of schizophrenia that people will “ but not always, progress through. The first stage, which can last days, weeks, months or years, is the prodromal phase. This phase is marked by peculiar behavior like odd or withdrawn social interactions, memory problems or disturbances in speech and thought processes, and negative symptoms. This phase can resemble depression. The nex...

SO101 W2A SO101 The Building Blocks of Culture SO 101 Grantham University A culture that I encountered that was different from what I was accustomed to was the Haitain culture. I am African-American and the Haitain culture was very similar in some ways but had it many differences throughout. In the Haitain culture men greet each other with firm handshakes and direct eye contact. The Haitain women greet each other with a light kiss on the cheek and if they are greeting a stranger it is a s...

SO101 W3A SO101 Social Status By: SO101 Week 3 Assignment Social statuses can make you a part of something or set you apart from the rest. You can be grouped according to the type of status. An ascribed status is a status that you are born with. My ascribed status would be that Im an African-American male and I am the eldest of four children. An achieved status is a status that you create for yourself. My achieved status would be that I am a college student and full time employee. The mast...

SS340 W1A SS340 Mental Health and Wellness “ Week 1 Assignment 1 SS340: Mental Health and Wellness Grantham University Mental Illness Reflection May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it's an opportunity to educate people on the subject and remove any stigmas while trying to reach the general public. Personally, I dont recall that many moments where I was educated about mental health. Even when I attended school, there were special lectures but they all focused on substance abuse t...

SS340 W1A SS340 Mental Health and Wellness “ Week 1 Assignment 2 SS340: Mental Health and Wellness Grantham University Mental health resources Inspect mental illness and wellness resources. Include each of the following points in your assignment: Mental Health Organizations 1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency that is part of the US Department of Health and Human Servic...

SS340 W2A SS340 Mental Health and Wellness “ Week 2 Assignment 2 SS340: Mental Health and Wellness Grantham University Famous Faces of Bipolar Disorder Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, Los Angeles County California and died on December 27, 2016 due to a heart attack. She was an actress and a writer and started her career at an early age of 15 in the Broadway show Irene. Her most famous role that made Fisher rise to stardom was as princess Leia for ...

SS340 W3A SS340 Mental Health and Wellness “ Week 3 Assignment 2 SS340: Mental Health and Wellness Grantham University Explaining Personality Disorders Explain personality disorders in your own words. Include each of the following points in your assignment: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Causes —Genetics: People with first-degree relatives who have OCD are at a higher risk of developing OCD themselves. —Brain Structure and Fu...

SS340 W6A SS340 Mental Health and Wellness “ Week 6 Assignment 1 SS340: Mental Health and Wellness Grantham University Caring for the Elderly Develop a safety plan for your loved one. Morning plan — Plan regular waking time. —Stick to a consistent bathing routine first thing in the morning, which can become soothing. —Make breakfast. The person with dementia can rinse and dry the dishes if they are able to. —Participate in an artistic activity. (Drawing, colori...