PSY 303

PSY 303 WEEK 4 Journal To complete the following journal entry, go to this week's Journal link in the left navigation. The Subjectivity and Art of Diagnosis Although psychology prides itself on being a science, the art of diagnosis goes beyond a simple checklist of symptoms. Clinicians generally recognize that any diagnostic exercise must include a culturally sensitive interpretation and analysis of symptoms. This week’s discussion to

PSY 303 WEEK 3 Journal To complete the following journal entry, go to this week's Journal link in the left navigation. Questionable Treatment Practices in Psychology This week’s discussion touched on changes in perception regarding psychopathology in response to shifts in societal attitudes toward specific behaviors. Now, let us look critically at treatments in general. A number of treatments for currently diagnosable disorders have bee

PSY 303 WEEK 3 To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation. Controversy: Gender Dysphoria- Should It Be in the DSM-5? You must successfully complete the “Stress, Trauma, Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria Disorders” quiz before you will be allowed to post in this discussion forum. Before working on this discussion, please read Chapter 12 in the

PSY 303 WEEK 2 Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Journal Responding to Bias and Prejudice Toward Psychopathology In last week’s journal, you honestly reflected on your thoughts regarding abnormal psychology. Through that reflection, you may have recognized that you have some biases or prejudices toward specific groups of people. Recognizing any possible biases and prejudices is an essential step toward becoming a scholar of psychology. Taking re

PSY 303 WEEK 2 Controversy: Evaluating Media's Accuracy You must successfully complete the “Mood and Personality Disorders” quiz before you will be allowed to post in this discussion forum. Before working on this discussion, please read Chapters 6 and 9 in the course text and review any relevant Instructor Guidance. For this discussion, you will enter into a dialogue on another ongoing controversy and contemporary issue regarding a

PSY 303 WEEK 5 Question : Of the five sensory systems, __________ hallucinations are the most common.

PSY 303 WEEK 5 Question : A delusion is

PSY 303 WEEK 5 Question : Joe is diagnosed with transvestic fetishism after reporting to his medical doctor that he enjoys wearing women’s clothing around his house. After learning about his diagnosis, Joe begins to feel shame because he has heard his coworkers talk negatively about transsexuals and cross-dressers. Which theory clearly explains the reason why Joe is experiencing shame?

PSY 303 WEEK 5 Question : This is considered a protective factor in the development of depression, even in the instance of loss/grief.

PSY 303 WEEK 5 Question : __________ disorder is defined by sexual fulfillment and excitement gained by watching unsuspecting people disrobe or engage in sex.