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Read the University of Phoenix Material: Week Five Assignment Scenario to learn about Aunt Phyllis.

 

 

 

Write a 1,200 word paper discussing  the following: PLEASE APA FORMAT on paper and cites 6th edition

 

 also, USE SCENERIO BELOW For Paper

 

 

 Research on the concepts of positivity, hardiness, and optimism as they apply to PhyllisWhether she views her situation as a threat or a challengeThe value of social support in general and as it applies to this caseHow Phyllis might learn to thrive more fully in her current situation, along with evidence-based recommendations for interventionWhat role Phyllis’s attitude plays on her condition, and how  hardiness, positivity, and optimism may help her cope with her illness 

 

 

 

Include a minimum of four scholarly references.

 

 

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

Scenario

   Aunt Phyllis

  

 Background

 

 

 

Your Aunt Phyllis, who is 61 years old and a widow, lives close to you and was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. Her husband died of a stroke 5 years ago. She has one daughter, but her daughter lives far away, and their relationship is not close. She has undergone surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments, and her cancer is in remission. Her doctors do not recommend further treatment at this time. She still experiences nausea occasionally, possibly conditioned from the time spent undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

 

 

 Problem

 

 

 

You have noticed that your aunt’s energy level is reduced and, when you visit, you observe that she does less to keep her apartment as clean as she used to. Her personal hygiene has also reduced. In speaking with her, you have noticed that she is very fearful that the cancer will return. She has even expressed concern that she will soon die. She has a pessimistic attitude toward life. She used to play bridge with a group of friends, but she has not seen them in over a year. Her social support is very low, and you are one of her few close confidants. You also have some concerns about her short-term memory, as she often seems to forget things that have recently happened.

 

 

 Behavioral Health Information

 

 

 

Phyllis has always been slender, but she appears even more frail since her cancer treatments. She was never a big eater, but her appetite is reduced further because the chemotherapy made her quite nauseous. Sleep patterns are disturbed by early awakening insomnia. She goes to bed at about 8 PM and usually awakens at 2 AM and cannot get back to sleep. She walks every day for exercise, but her attitude toward exercise is fairly negative, and she states that “I don’t know what this walking is doing for me.” She is a religious person and attends church every week. She confided that she is angry with God about her cancer. She believes she has led a good life and cannot understand why she was cursed with this disease. Her self-efficacy is low, which is a dramatic change from her “old self,” before her husband died and she was diagnosed with cancer. She used to be vibrant and active, as you remember her. She has never been seen by a psychologist or psychiatrist.

 

Based on the feedback you received on your submission from last week, submit a revised draft of your paper with this additional information:Five additional references that could be used for your research paper and include a 1-2 sentence description for each of the five additional references, explaining how they fit with the research topic and the research question proposed. Make sure that these references come from scholarly sources using Argosy’s library resources. 

A  very detailed outline of what you would like to cover in the intro/lit review of your paper. Write it as an outline and think about what you want each paragraph or section to cover. Paste your references into each section where the information from that article applies to the topic. Below is an example of the outline although the references have not been pasted in yet:

Introduction or Statement of the Problem (e.g. Predictors of Depression in Men) 

Research question (E.g. What factors predict depression in men? For example, age, marital status, family history, stressors).Why is it important/implications  (E.g. xx% of men are depressed; less likely to seek treatment; if we can identify who is at risk, may be able to direct them to treatment sooner)Revised hypothesis based on feedback from the instructor

Review of the Literature (the following is an example for above topic):

Brief description of depression, symptoms, and any unique symptoms for men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).How widespread is it? Stats on depression in general but also stats on depression in men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).List factors that put men at risk for depression (Cite articles).

Difficulty communicating distress or sadness (Cite articles).Job/work pressures (Cite articles).

Demographic characteristics (Cite articles).

Relationship between age and depression (Cite articles).Relationship between marital status and depression (Cite articles).

A 1-2 page description of the sample you would like to use for your study, that provides the answer to the following questions:

What sampling technique would you use?Does the sample generalize to the population? Explain why or why not.What inclusion criteria would be used? What exclusion criteria would be used, if any?What ethical issues might be encountered when collecting your information from this sample? 

Be sure to also submit all your ten references (the five from last week and the five new ones you added) in an APA-style reference page. Be sure to also include an APA-style title page with your submission. Your paper should be at least 2-3 pages long. Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

SCRIP Assessment Instructions

1.     Social Responsibility Essay (150–200 words)

a.     Discuss the social responsibility of yourself as an educator.

 

2.     Decision Making Essay (Commitment/Work Ethic) (150–200 words)

a.     Analyze and delineate the decision-making processes as well as your writing plan for your educational philosophy paper (i.e. how much research did you complete, how did you determine what beliefs/theories to include, how much time did you allow yourself to write your paper, etc.).

 

3.     Reflection Essay (150–200 words)

a.     Reflect on the key aspects of educational philosophy discussed throughout this course.

 

4.     Professional Integrity Competence and Integrity Essay (150–200 words)

a.     Identify and discuss key standards of integrity and competence as an educator.

 

5.     Personal Professional Development Plan of Action (Professionalism)

a.     In outline or paragraph format, identify a personal leadership plan that includes participation in a variety of educational forums and organizations.

 

 

Title page and any sources are not included in your total word count. All 5 components must be answered with headings separating each of the 5 components. Include a title page and format according to current APA style. 

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Question

Question 1

1. Congress’s policymaking role is based on lawmaking, oversight and:

power.

incumbency.

pork spending.

representation.

10 points

Question 2

The __________ controls the scheduling of bills for debate in the U.S. House of Representatives.

House majority leader

House majority whip  

House Rules Committee

House clerk

10 points

Question 3

After the president, __________ is widely considered the second most powerful federal official in Washington, D.C.

the vice president

the U.S. Senate majority leader

the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

The U.S. Senate president pro tempore

10 points

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the office of the president?

The president is also the President of the Senate

The president is the Commander-in-Chief

The president can be a naturalized citizen

The president can be of any age

10 points

Question 5

Most of the work that is done in Congress today:

is done through standing committees.

is done in conjunction with the president.

is done on the floor of each chamber.

occurs in private meetings with lobbyists.

10 points

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the president and his or her veto power?

It can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the Congress.

It is only a sign of presidential strength.        

Threatening a veto never causes Congress to bend to the president’s demands.

It has no limits.

10 points 

Question 7

Which of the following is a procedural tactic in which a minority of senators can block a bill by talking until other senators give in and the bill is withdrawn?

Filibuster

Pocket veto

Cloture

Veto

10 points 

Question 8

__________ requires that each bill introduced in Congress be referred to the proper committee.

The U.S. Constitution

The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946

Public opinion

The Legislative Act of 1789

10 points 

Question 9

__________ are the two states that do not use the unit rule in the Electoral College.

California and New Jersey

New Mexico and Texas

Vermont and Rhode Island

Maine and Nebraska

10 points 

Question 10

The Senate majority whip:

is tasked with coordinating between officials of the political party in power and its members in the Senate.

is primarily responsible for aiding incumbent reelection efforts.

Acts as the House majority leader in the case of the absence of that member.

Sees to it that members know when important votes are scheduled.

 

 

 an explanation of what you perceive to be two strengths and two limitations of the  DSM-5 and why you consider each as such. Also, explain how and when you might use the  DSM-5 in your practice and the ways you can circumvent its limitations.