This document discusses the different types and roles of psychologists. It describes clinical psychologists who diagnose and treat mental disorders through therapies and assessments. Counseling psychologists help people with everyday problems through counseling. School psychologists work with students and schools to create supportive learning environments. Industrial-organizational psychologists apply psychology in workplace settings. Developmental psychologists study lifespan development. Social psychologists examine social interactions and environments. Experimental psychologists conduct research on human and animal behavior through experiments. Forensic psychologists provide expertise in legal cases.
This document discusses the role of psychiatric social workers in providing intervention for people with disabilities and victims of accidents. It outlines that social workers aim to strengthen human functioning and support resources for clients. Their interventions for the disabled include preventative, curative, and rehabilitative services like vocational training, counseling, assessments, and helping patients prepare to return home after medical care. For accident victims, social workers are involved in admission decisions, ensure ongoing support, and provide legal assistance. The overall goal is for social workers to help both groups improve their social functioning through various services.
This document provides a consolidated report on the field work conducted by Abubakkar Sidhiq at a Special School for mentally challenged children in Mannar Gudi. The report includes an introduction describing the objectives of field work and an overview of the agency. It then details the various activities conducted by the trainee such as case studies, observations, and skills developed. Some challenges faced include language barriers and agency holidays. Overall, the field work placement provided valuable practical experience for the trainee to enhance their social work skills and knowledge.
This document discusses the role of school social work in connecting schools, families, and communities. It begins by explaining that communities are important for young people's development and that schools, families, and community organizations should work together. It then provides details on the levels and methods of school social work practice, including casework, group work, community development, and more. It emphasizes that school social work addresses both individual students' needs and broader systemic factors. Finally, it discusses how schools can partner with families and community organizations to improve student outcomes.
1. The document discusses the process of social diagnosis, which involves gathering data about a client's social and psychological situation to understand the nature and causes of their problems.
2. Data is collected through interviews, records, reports, and direct observation to analyze factors like physical health, psychology, social environment, and their relationships.
3. The diagnostic process involves gathering data, studying the problem areas, evaluating the nature of issues and contributing factors, and determining the client's capacity and appropriate treatment.
Psychiatric Social Work - An Emerging Mental Health Profession Talwar Upmesh
This article is describing about the Psychiatric Social Work, What is the scope and the course from where you can do this degree programme in Psychiatric Social Work. In many Social Work Institutions there is Medical & Psychiatric Specialization in their MSW Programme. The Psychiatric Social Work is a highly specialized , residential and clinical degree programme which is available in few Mental Health Hospital. They are providing M.Phil and PhD Degree in Psychiatric Social Work
The student completed a 22 day field placement at Asha Nivas in Chennai, India. Asha Nivas is a non-profit established in 1976 to serve marginalized women and children in slums. It provides services like education, health programs, and youth development. The student participated in community activities, awareness classes, and conducted surveys to learn about issues like school dropout rates and the lack of parental priority on education. The placement improved the student's documentation, public speaking, organizing, and communication skills through practical experience.
This document discusses various counseling interventions and techniques, including person-centered counseling developed by Carl Rogers, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral therapy. Person-centered counseling focuses on the client's responsibility and capability to cope with problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy aims to change thought patterns and behaviors by identifying cognitive distortions. Behavioral therapy is based on learned behaviors and uses techniques like conditioning and reinforcement to modify unhealthy behaviors.
The document discusses the role of social workers in juvenile homes and correctional facilities for juveniles. Social workers aim to rehabilitate and reintegrate juveniles in conflict with the law back into society through counseling, education, vocational training, and community referrals. They assess each juvenile's needs, address underlying causes of delinquency, and provide support services within the facility as well as connections to outside resources. The key roles of social workers are to ensure the humane treatment of juveniles, support their rehabilitation and resettlement, and advocate for resources and systems to improve juvenile services.
This document discusses the role of psychiatric social workers in providing intervention for people with disabilities and victims of accidents. It outlines that social workers aim to strengthen human functioning and support resources for clients. Their interventions for the disabled include preventative, curative, and rehabilitative services like vocational training, counseling, assessments, and helping patients prepare to return home after medical care. For accident victims, social workers are involved in admission decisions, ensure ongoing support, and provide legal assistance. The overall goal is for social workers to help both groups improve their social functioning through various services.
This document provides a consolidated report on the field work conducted by Abubakkar Sidhiq at a Special School for mentally challenged children in Mannar Gudi. The report includes an introduction describing the objectives of field work and an overview of the agency. It then details the various activities conducted by the trainee such as case studies, observations, and skills developed. Some challenges faced include language barriers and agency holidays. Overall, the field work placement provided valuable practical experience for the trainee to enhance their social work skills and knowledge.
This document discusses the role of school social work in connecting schools, families, and communities. It begins by explaining that communities are important for young people's development and that schools, families, and community organizations should work together. It then provides details on the levels and methods of school social work practice, including casework, group work, community development, and more. It emphasizes that school social work addresses both individual students' needs and broader systemic factors. Finally, it discusses how schools can partner with families and community organizations to improve student outcomes.
1. The document discusses the process of social diagnosis, which involves gathering data about a client's social and psychological situation to understand the nature and causes of their problems.
2. Data is collected through interviews, records, reports, and direct observation to analyze factors like physical health, psychology, social environment, and their relationships.
3. The diagnostic process involves gathering data, studying the problem areas, evaluating the nature of issues and contributing factors, and determining the client's capacity and appropriate treatment.
Psychiatric Social Work - An Emerging Mental Health Profession Talwar Upmesh
This article is describing about the Psychiatric Social Work, What is the scope and the course from where you can do this degree programme in Psychiatric Social Work. In many Social Work Institutions there is Medical & Psychiatric Specialization in their MSW Programme. The Psychiatric Social Work is a highly specialized , residential and clinical degree programme which is available in few Mental Health Hospital. They are providing M.Phil and PhD Degree in Psychiatric Social Work
The student completed a 22 day field placement at Asha Nivas in Chennai, India. Asha Nivas is a non-profit established in 1976 to serve marginalized women and children in slums. It provides services like education, health programs, and youth development. The student participated in community activities, awareness classes, and conducted surveys to learn about issues like school dropout rates and the lack of parental priority on education. The placement improved the student's documentation, public speaking, organizing, and communication skills through practical experience.
This document discusses various counseling interventions and techniques, including person-centered counseling developed by Carl Rogers, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral therapy. Person-centered counseling focuses on the client's responsibility and capability to cope with problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy aims to change thought patterns and behaviors by identifying cognitive distortions. Behavioral therapy is based on learned behaviors and uses techniques like conditioning and reinforcement to modify unhealthy behaviors.
The document discusses the role of social workers in juvenile homes and correctional facilities for juveniles. Social workers aim to rehabilitate and reintegrate juveniles in conflict with the law back into society through counseling, education, vocational training, and community referrals. They assess each juvenile's needs, address underlying causes of delinquency, and provide support services within the facility as well as connections to outside resources. The key roles of social workers are to ensure the humane treatment of juveniles, support their rehabilitation and resettlement, and advocate for resources and systems to improve juvenile services.
Social Case Work in Correctional SettingsKiran MSD
Social case work in correctional settings aims to help individuals cope with problems and bring correction to attitudes and behaviors. Correctional settings include jails, probation homes, and juvenile shelters that house people with unusual behaviors. In these settings, case workers can access clients daily and observe their social roles. Social case work in corrections focuses on mobilizing clients' inner capacities and environmental resources through the relationship between caseworker and client. This relationship enables clients to work constructively on problems. The goal is finding adjustment and equilibrium between clients and their environments.
Psychiatric social work applies social work methods and practices in psychiatry settings. It is both a science and an art that treats patients through psychological and social means as psychiatric illness can disturb social conditions. Early psychiatric social workers collected case histories and acted as intermediaries between patients and families. Over time, psychiatric social work developed as a distinct profession with roles in hospitals, the military, and creating public awareness of mental health issues. In India, psychiatric social work began in 1937 with child guidance clinics and has since expanded, with specialized training beginning in the 1950s. Social work methods like casework, group work, and community organization are important in psychiatric services to help patients and families adjust.
Sibling issues can arise when one child has a mental disability. This can require adjustment and impact future relationships. However, children with disabled siblings often develop positive traits like empathy.
When working with youth in the criminal justice system, more focus should be placed on addressing underlying mental health issues rather than just restraining behaviors. Counselors need to help determine what is causing misbehavior.
Children who have experienced trauma like abuse, neglect, family separation, or disasters may react in various ways and need long-term support through counseling to rebuild trust and cope with their experiences. It is important counselors understand youth needs and can refer clients to outside services if needed.
The document discusses the role of school social workers. It begins by introducing school social workers and their qualifications, which include a master's degree in social work and specialized training. It then outlines the various services school social workers provide, such as counseling, crisis intervention, developing academic success strategies, and more. It also discusses school social worker intervention with the school environment, parents, and the community to help students succeed academically and socially.
This document provides an overview of psychiatric social work. It begins by defining social work and its various components like social service, social action, and social welfare. It then defines the scope of psychiatric social work, which involves applying social work methods and practices in every field of psychiatry. The document outlines the major roles of psychiatric social workers, which include evaluation, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and liaison. It also discusses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for psychiatric social work, as well as the social work methods used. Finally, it notes some limitations of psychiatric social work in the current scenario in India.
Assessment in Social work: A guide for learning and teachingforeman
This document provides an overview and guide for teaching and learning about assessment in social work. It covers:
1. The significance of assessment in social work practice and education, and the reasons for teaching and learning about assessment.
2. Key aspects of assessment including definitions, purposes, theories, processes, contexts, service user perspectives, values and ethics.
3. Guidance on teaching and learning content, structure, methods and participants. It emphasizes the need for a combination of abstract theoretical knowledge and concrete skills development, and highlights the importance of involvement from service users, carers, and practice educators.
4. Questions to guide educators on effectively addressing assessment in their teaching, such as exploring different definitions and purposes
Main topics on sociology of education:
Biology, culture and socialization
Family and education
Historical evolution of education
The functions of the school
Inequality and education
School organization
Teachers
Students
Education and work
The document provides information about the student's field work placement at the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in Bemina, Kashmir. It includes details about the establishment of CRC such as its aims, objectives, services offered, departments, structure, and location. The student was placed at CRC's department of physiotherapy for their case study during their field work. The schedule outlines the student's activities over 13 days, including orientation, observation, meetings with clients, home visits, and lectures.
The document summarizes the scope and purpose of the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in India. It was established in the 1980s to improve teaching standards and ensure only qualified candidates enter the profession. The test determines eligibility for lectureship positions and junior research fellowships. It is conducted by the UGC and covers subjects like social work, economics, history, languages and more. Candidates who pass the NET or State Level Eligibility Test are eligible for lectureships nationwide or within their state, respectively. Those who pass the junior research fellowship component may also obtain teaching positions and receive research funding. The test evaluates teaching and research aptitude through sections on those topics, as well as reading comprehension and communication skills.
This document discusses various psychosocial approaches and psychotherapies relevant to child psychiatry. It describes therapies such as psychoeducation, parent counseling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, group psychotherapy, play therapy, and others. It notes that while principles are similar to adult psychotherapy, key differences for children include their developmental level, dependence on adults, and involvement of parents in treatment. Therapies aim to improve function by addressing cognition, emotions, and underlying psychopathology through therapeutic relationships and play. Skill and understanding of child development is important for effective psychotherapy in children.
This document lists and briefly describes 10 common roles of social workers: advocate, counselor, mediator, researcher, educator, case manager, community change agent, facilitator, broker, and manager. As advocates, social workers fight for clients' rights and empower those disempowered by society. As counselors, social workers help clients address problems and develop skills to deal with issues more effectively. Overall, the roles aim to help and empower vulnerable groups through services, education, research, and community involvement.
The document outlines the 7 phases of community organization: study, analysis, assessment, organization, action, evaluation, and modification/continuation. It provides details on the key activities and goals of each phase. The study phase involves fact-finding about the community needs and problems. Analysis breaks down the issues and examines relationships. Assessment evaluates the nature, causes, and impact of problems. Organization establishes roles and responsibilities. Action determines courses of action. Evaluation measures goals achievement. Modification uses lessons learned to refine future work.
Chapter 2 : Social Work and Other Helping Professionsuafswk
What is social work?
The primary mission of social work is to enhance
human well-being and help meet the basic needs of
all people, with particular attention to the needs and
empowerment of people who are vulnerable,
oppressed, and living in poverty (NASW Code of
Ethics).
There are three main phases of the social case work process: intake and psycho-social study, social diagnosis, and treatment and termination. The intake phase involves enrolling the client and assessing their needs and problems. During the psycho-social study phase, the worker gains an understanding of the client's problem and what help is needed. Social diagnosis involves assessing the problem based on past, present, and future factors to understand the causes. Treatment involves intervening based on the diagnosis, such as through counseling, environmental modifications, or providing practical services. The process ends with termination and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment.
psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with depressionpraful kapse
Psychosocial intervention is an approach that acknowledges the psychological and social factors that influence an individual's well-being. It includes psychoeducation, cognitive and behavioral strategies, social skills training, sleep hygiene, interpersonal therapy, and group therapy. A case study describes a 12-year-old boy presenting with depression who was assessed and received cognitive behavioral therapy targeting negative thoughts, as well as social skills training and group therapy. Research shows cognitive behavioral therapy can have immediate and long-term positive effects on reducing depressive symptoms.
Social Worker Attitudes for Effective PracticeJane Gilgun
This document discusses social worker attitudes towards not knowing key information about clients and their families early in the assessment process. It emphasizes that building trust through attunement, sensitive responsiveness and showing up is more important than concrete knowledge. The framework presented focuses on open-ended inquiry, seeking to understand each person's unique situation and perspective, and being open to correction. Social workers are advised to share what they learn over time with clients in a gentle way, while also reflecting on their own potential biases. Relationships, not rigid thinking or tools alone, are central to the assessment process.
Psychotherapy is a treatment approach for mental illnesses and disorders of behavior and mind. It involves talking therapies where a trained practitioner supports clients to modify their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors in desirable ways. Some key features of psychotherapy are that it provides a nonjudgmental and supportive environment for clients to discuss problems, explores more satisfactory ways of living, aims to facilitate effective and lasting changes, and involves interactions between the therapist and client that connect psychological theories to help improve client functioning.
The document discusses the role of social workers in disaster management. Social workers can play an important role both before (pre-disaster) and after (post-disaster) situations. In pre-disaster situations, their roles include policy development, risk and vulnerability assessments, prevention and mitigation activities, preparedness planning, and disaster risk reduction. In post-disaster situations, social workers assist with damage assessments, providing support to victims, coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts, and facilitating rehabilitation programs. The document provides details on the various activities social workers undertake in each phase of disaster management.
This document discusses case formulation, which involves developing a hypothesis about the factors that cause and maintain a client's problems. It outlines the key components of case formulation using the DSM-5, including the presenting problem, predisposing factors, precipitating factors, perpetuating factors, and protective factors. The document provides an example case formulation for a client named Nasira who is experiencing depression. It analyzes the precipitant, predisposing factors, and perpetuating factors for Nasira based on her history and symptoms. The case formulation would then inform the treatment plan.
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. It includes many subfields that explore topics like human development, cognition, emotion, personality, mental illness, and social relationships. Some of the major branches of psychology include abnormal, clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, and social psychology. Each branch focuses on different aspects of mental processes, behaviors, and how they are influenced by biological, environmental, and social factors. Psychologists in these fields conduct research and provide therapeutic services to help people with various mental health issues and optimize human functioning.
The role of psychologists in health care delivery pptFrankFidel
Psychologists play several important roles in health care delivery. They work in clinical settings like hospitals and medical centers in roles like assessment, treatment, consultation, administration, teaching and training, and research. Psychologists specialize in various subfields of clinical psychology like clinical psychology, health psychology, clinical neuropsychology, counseling psychology, rehabilitation psychology, pediatric psychology, and community psychology. They apply psychological knowledge and methods to help patients with both physical and mental health issues.
Social Case Work in Correctional SettingsKiran MSD
Social case work in correctional settings aims to help individuals cope with problems and bring correction to attitudes and behaviors. Correctional settings include jails, probation homes, and juvenile shelters that house people with unusual behaviors. In these settings, case workers can access clients daily and observe their social roles. Social case work in corrections focuses on mobilizing clients' inner capacities and environmental resources through the relationship between caseworker and client. This relationship enables clients to work constructively on problems. The goal is finding adjustment and equilibrium between clients and their environments.
Psychiatric social work applies social work methods and practices in psychiatry settings. It is both a science and an art that treats patients through psychological and social means as psychiatric illness can disturb social conditions. Early psychiatric social workers collected case histories and acted as intermediaries between patients and families. Over time, psychiatric social work developed as a distinct profession with roles in hospitals, the military, and creating public awareness of mental health issues. In India, psychiatric social work began in 1937 with child guidance clinics and has since expanded, with specialized training beginning in the 1950s. Social work methods like casework, group work, and community organization are important in psychiatric services to help patients and families adjust.
Sibling issues can arise when one child has a mental disability. This can require adjustment and impact future relationships. However, children with disabled siblings often develop positive traits like empathy.
When working with youth in the criminal justice system, more focus should be placed on addressing underlying mental health issues rather than just restraining behaviors. Counselors need to help determine what is causing misbehavior.
Children who have experienced trauma like abuse, neglect, family separation, or disasters may react in various ways and need long-term support through counseling to rebuild trust and cope with their experiences. It is important counselors understand youth needs and can refer clients to outside services if needed.
The document discusses the role of school social workers. It begins by introducing school social workers and their qualifications, which include a master's degree in social work and specialized training. It then outlines the various services school social workers provide, such as counseling, crisis intervention, developing academic success strategies, and more. It also discusses school social worker intervention with the school environment, parents, and the community to help students succeed academically and socially.
This document provides an overview of psychiatric social work. It begins by defining social work and its various components like social service, social action, and social welfare. It then defines the scope of psychiatric social work, which involves applying social work methods and practices in every field of psychiatry. The document outlines the major roles of psychiatric social workers, which include evaluation, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and liaison. It also discusses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for psychiatric social work, as well as the social work methods used. Finally, it notes some limitations of psychiatric social work in the current scenario in India.
Assessment in Social work: A guide for learning and teachingforeman
This document provides an overview and guide for teaching and learning about assessment in social work. It covers:
1. The significance of assessment in social work practice and education, and the reasons for teaching and learning about assessment.
2. Key aspects of assessment including definitions, purposes, theories, processes, contexts, service user perspectives, values and ethics.
3. Guidance on teaching and learning content, structure, methods and participants. It emphasizes the need for a combination of abstract theoretical knowledge and concrete skills development, and highlights the importance of involvement from service users, carers, and practice educators.
4. Questions to guide educators on effectively addressing assessment in their teaching, such as exploring different definitions and purposes
Main topics on sociology of education:
Biology, culture and socialization
Family and education
Historical evolution of education
The functions of the school
Inequality and education
School organization
Teachers
Students
Education and work
The document provides information about the student's field work placement at the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in Bemina, Kashmir. It includes details about the establishment of CRC such as its aims, objectives, services offered, departments, structure, and location. The student was placed at CRC's department of physiotherapy for their case study during their field work. The schedule outlines the student's activities over 13 days, including orientation, observation, meetings with clients, home visits, and lectures.
The document summarizes the scope and purpose of the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in India. It was established in the 1980s to improve teaching standards and ensure only qualified candidates enter the profession. The test determines eligibility for lectureship positions and junior research fellowships. It is conducted by the UGC and covers subjects like social work, economics, history, languages and more. Candidates who pass the NET or State Level Eligibility Test are eligible for lectureships nationwide or within their state, respectively. Those who pass the junior research fellowship component may also obtain teaching positions and receive research funding. The test evaluates teaching and research aptitude through sections on those topics, as well as reading comprehension and communication skills.
This document discusses various psychosocial approaches and psychotherapies relevant to child psychiatry. It describes therapies such as psychoeducation, parent counseling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, group psychotherapy, play therapy, and others. It notes that while principles are similar to adult psychotherapy, key differences for children include their developmental level, dependence on adults, and involvement of parents in treatment. Therapies aim to improve function by addressing cognition, emotions, and underlying psychopathology through therapeutic relationships and play. Skill and understanding of child development is important for effective psychotherapy in children.
This document lists and briefly describes 10 common roles of social workers: advocate, counselor, mediator, researcher, educator, case manager, community change agent, facilitator, broker, and manager. As advocates, social workers fight for clients' rights and empower those disempowered by society. As counselors, social workers help clients address problems and develop skills to deal with issues more effectively. Overall, the roles aim to help and empower vulnerable groups through services, education, research, and community involvement.
The document outlines the 7 phases of community organization: study, analysis, assessment, organization, action, evaluation, and modification/continuation. It provides details on the key activities and goals of each phase. The study phase involves fact-finding about the community needs and problems. Analysis breaks down the issues and examines relationships. Assessment evaluates the nature, causes, and impact of problems. Organization establishes roles and responsibilities. Action determines courses of action. Evaluation measures goals achievement. Modification uses lessons learned to refine future work.
Chapter 2 : Social Work and Other Helping Professionsuafswk
What is social work?
The primary mission of social work is to enhance
human well-being and help meet the basic needs of
all people, with particular attention to the needs and
empowerment of people who are vulnerable,
oppressed, and living in poverty (NASW Code of
Ethics).
There are three main phases of the social case work process: intake and psycho-social study, social diagnosis, and treatment and termination. The intake phase involves enrolling the client and assessing their needs and problems. During the psycho-social study phase, the worker gains an understanding of the client's problem and what help is needed. Social diagnosis involves assessing the problem based on past, present, and future factors to understand the causes. Treatment involves intervening based on the diagnosis, such as through counseling, environmental modifications, or providing practical services. The process ends with termination and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment.
psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with depressionpraful kapse
Psychosocial intervention is an approach that acknowledges the psychological and social factors that influence an individual's well-being. It includes psychoeducation, cognitive and behavioral strategies, social skills training, sleep hygiene, interpersonal therapy, and group therapy. A case study describes a 12-year-old boy presenting with depression who was assessed and received cognitive behavioral therapy targeting negative thoughts, as well as social skills training and group therapy. Research shows cognitive behavioral therapy can have immediate and long-term positive effects on reducing depressive symptoms.
Social Worker Attitudes for Effective PracticeJane Gilgun
This document discusses social worker attitudes towards not knowing key information about clients and their families early in the assessment process. It emphasizes that building trust through attunement, sensitive responsiveness and showing up is more important than concrete knowledge. The framework presented focuses on open-ended inquiry, seeking to understand each person's unique situation and perspective, and being open to correction. Social workers are advised to share what they learn over time with clients in a gentle way, while also reflecting on their own potential biases. Relationships, not rigid thinking or tools alone, are central to the assessment process.
Psychotherapy is a treatment approach for mental illnesses and disorders of behavior and mind. It involves talking therapies where a trained practitioner supports clients to modify their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors in desirable ways. Some key features of psychotherapy are that it provides a nonjudgmental and supportive environment for clients to discuss problems, explores more satisfactory ways of living, aims to facilitate effective and lasting changes, and involves interactions between the therapist and client that connect psychological theories to help improve client functioning.
The document discusses the role of social workers in disaster management. Social workers can play an important role both before (pre-disaster) and after (post-disaster) situations. In pre-disaster situations, their roles include policy development, risk and vulnerability assessments, prevention and mitigation activities, preparedness planning, and disaster risk reduction. In post-disaster situations, social workers assist with damage assessments, providing support to victims, coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts, and facilitating rehabilitation programs. The document provides details on the various activities social workers undertake in each phase of disaster management.
This document discusses case formulation, which involves developing a hypothesis about the factors that cause and maintain a client's problems. It outlines the key components of case formulation using the DSM-5, including the presenting problem, predisposing factors, precipitating factors, perpetuating factors, and protective factors. The document provides an example case formulation for a client named Nasira who is experiencing depression. It analyzes the precipitant, predisposing factors, and perpetuating factors for Nasira based on her history and symptoms. The case formulation would then inform the treatment plan.
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. It includes many subfields that explore topics like human development, cognition, emotion, personality, mental illness, and social relationships. Some of the major branches of psychology include abnormal, clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, and social psychology. Each branch focuses on different aspects of mental processes, behaviors, and how they are influenced by biological, environmental, and social factors. Psychologists in these fields conduct research and provide therapeutic services to help people with various mental health issues and optimize human functioning.
The role of psychologists in health care delivery pptFrankFidel
Psychologists play several important roles in health care delivery. They work in clinical settings like hospitals and medical centers in roles like assessment, treatment, consultation, administration, teaching and training, and research. Psychologists specialize in various subfields of clinical psychology like clinical psychology, health psychology, clinical neuropsychology, counseling psychology, rehabilitation psychology, pediatric psychology, and community psychology. They apply psychological knowledge and methods to help patients with both physical and mental health issues.
Psychologists is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. There are several fields of psychology including clinical, counseling, school, educational, developmental, social, and environmental psychologists. Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental and behavioral disorders while counseling psychologists help with adjustment issues. School psychologists assist students with learning problems and placements in special classes. Educational psychologists study human learning and memory. Developmental psychologists examine lifespan changes. Social psychologists analyze how people are influenced by others. Environmental psychologists explore human-environment interactions.
Psychology is the science of the mind and behavior. It studies internal mental processes and human behavior. There are many branches of psychology that focus on different aspects, such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Psychology is applicable to nursing by helping student nurses understand themselves and others, appreciate how the environment impacts people, and recognize the interdependence of body, mind, and spirit in health.
Psychotherapists and psychologists are both professionals who provide mental health services to individuals, but they have different educational backgrounds and areas of expertise. While there may be some overlap in their roles, there are important differences between the two professions.
Psychotherapists are typically trained in psychotherapy, which is a form of talk therapy that aims to help people with emotional and mental health issues. They may have a variety of educational backgrounds, including social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology. Psychotherapists are trained to help people explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives. They may work in private practice or in a clinical setting, and they may specialize in a particular type of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, or humanistic therapy.
Psychology is the science of the mind and behavior. Psychologists work in various areas like research, academics, and clinical settings. There are many specialized fields within psychology like cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and more. Some areas of specialized study include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. Each area involves a different focus and approach to the study of human behavior and mental processes.
This document provides summaries of 22 areas of psychology, including abnormal psychology, biological psychology, child psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, comparative psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, environmental psychology, evolutionary psychology, experimental psychology, forensic psychology, gero-psychology, health psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, legal psychology, media psychology, neuro-psychology, para-psychology, and personality psychology. Each summary briefly describes the focus and key topics within each area as well as potential career paths for psychologists working in that area.
Psychology is the science that studies mental processes and behavior. It aims to describe, explain, predict, and potentially manage behavior. Psychologists develop theories and use various methods like experiments, questionnaires, and observation to understand behavior. Some areas of psychology include clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Psychologists work in many settings and help people with issues like emotional problems, learning, health, and work.
This document provides an overview of counseling psychology. It discusses the identity of counseling psychology, including its focus on typical life stresses and more severe issues. It also discusses the specialized knowledge, problems addressed, skills and procedures utilized, and populations served by counseling psychologists. The document contrasts counseling psychology with clinical psychology, noting counseling psychology's emphasis on growth, prevention, and brief interventions. It also outlines the roles, functions, and training of counseling psychologists.
Psychology is all about the study of mind of living beings and to learn the ways to join their environment. Such study of psychology has been divided into categories which are the types of psychology. Some of the psychology details may overlaps each other. Such as school psychology will say about the children and care about psychological disorder.
This document outlines an assignment for a developmental psychology course. It lists 10 topics that must be addressed, including defining key terms like psychology, developmental psychology, growth, and maturation. It also requires discussing the branches of psychology, schools of thought in developmental psychology, research techniques, and principles of development. Major theories of cognitive and psychosocial development must be explained, including Piaget's model of cognitive development and Freud's stages of psychosexual development. The assignment is to be completed by a student named Christopher Chukwumezie Chukwudi for the University of Benin.
Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. It aims to describe, explain, predict, and potentially manage basic components of behavior. There are many approaches in psychology, such as structuralism, functionalism, gestalt, psychoanalysis, cognitive, behaviorism, humanistic, biological, and eclectic. While psychology uses various methods like experimentation, observation, questionnaires, and case studies, it is a unified science that seeks to understand behavior comprehensively. Psychologists work in various fields such as clinical, counseling, school, industrial, sports, and forensic psychology to promote well-being and solve problems using behavioral principles.
This document provides an introduction to developmental psychology and outlines several key topics:
- It defines psychology and identifies major perspectives including biological, behaviorism, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, socio-cultural, and evolutionary approaches.
- It then discusses various fields of psychology such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, evolutionary, forensic, health, neuropsychology, occupational, and social psychology.
- For each field, it provides a brief definition and examples. Finally, it discusses why psychology is important for nursing, noting that understanding psychology can help nurses provide better patient care and identify potential mental health issues.
The document discusses the scope of psychology in Pakistan. It covers several fields of psychology including clinical psychology, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, and sport psychology. Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental disorders and work in healthcare settings. Counseling psychologists help with personal and interpersonal issues across the lifespan and work in mental health clinics and private practice. Developmental psychologists study human development across the lifespan and work in academia, government, and schools. Sport psychologists study the psychological aspects of sports and work with athletes and coaches or use exercise to enhance well-being. The scope of psychology in Pakistan is wide and psychologists work in various settings to address issues like stress and meet psychological needs.
Impacts of HIV on education, food security and health sectors MuniraMkamba
This document provides an overview of psychology and theories of personality development. It begins with defining key terms in psychology. It then discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory of personality development, which proposes that basic physiological and safety needs must be met before higher-level needs for love, esteem, and self-actualization can be pursued. The document also briefly introduces humanistic and psychoanalytic theories of personality.
Clinical psychologists work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, private practices, and universities. Their main roles include assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions, providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups, keeping detailed patient records, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. They treat a wide range of issues from short-term problems to severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Some specialize in specific disorders or populations. A typical day involves assessments, psychotherapy sessions, administrative tasks, and potentially teaching or research responsibilities.
Clinical psychologists are on the front lines of treating mental health issues. They study, diagnose, and treat psychological problems by administering tests and assisting with diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Clinical psychologists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, clinics, private practice, universities, and research agencies. They conduct interviews, assessments, and therapies to help understand, predict, and alleviate intellectual, emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues.
The document provides an overview of the field of psychology, including definitions of key terms like psychology, the brain, mind, and mental states. It discusses various areas of psychology like abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and disorders usually diagnosed in childhood. Research methods and the multi-axial diagnostic system are also summarized.
The document discusses nonverbal intelligence tests and their use in evaluating students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It provides guidelines for determining which intelligence tests are appropriate for a given student based on their individual characteristics and backgrounds. Nonverbal tests may be preferable to verbal tests for students with language deficiencies or those from minority ethnic groups to minimize cultural and linguistic bias. The results of verbal and nonverbal tests should both be considered to get a full picture of a student's abilities.
The document summarizes data from an experiment correlating scores on two intelligence tests:
1) The Advance Figure Intelligence Scale (AFIS) which measured participants' (N=129) non-verbal intelligence scores (X).
2) The SRA Non-Verbal Test which measured participants' non-verbal intelligence scores (Y).
It provides the total sums of X scores, Y scores, X squared scores, Y squared scores, and the product of X and Y scores.
This document appears to be an intelligence test consisting of 5 sets of figures (A, B, C, D, E) with 40 questions total. The participant is asked to provide identifying information and the test is timed. Their raw score and percentile are calculated after completion.
The document discusses nonverbal intelligence tests and their use in evaluating students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It provides guidelines for determining which intelligence tests are appropriate for a given student based on their individual characteristics and backgrounds. Nonverbal tests may be preferable to verbal tests for students with language deficiencies or those from minority ethnic groups to minimize cultural and linguistic bias. The results of verbal and nonverbal tests should both be considered to get a full picture of a student's abilities.
Tourism involves travel for leisure purposes outside one's usual environment. The document discusses various tourism products and destinations in the Central Philippines, including national parks, beaches, diving, festivals, and urban attractions. It provides details on popular destinations like Boracay island, Siargao island, and Samal island, which are known for their white sand beaches. It also mentions resorts, hot springs, and waterfalls that offer swimming and relaxation activities beyond beaches.
The document summarizes a study that administered Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) to 608 individuals aged 17-65 from four communities in Serbia. It found that on average participants solved 48 of 60 matrices, equivalent to an IQ of 93 based on American norms from 1993, or an estimated IQ of 88 after adjusting for differences in norms over time and populations. There were no significant differences found between Muslims and Christians or males and females in the sample. The study aims to further examine IQ scores in the Balkan region and Serbia based on previous research finding lower average IQs there compared to other parts of Europe.
This document summarizes a research paper that presents two algorithms for solving Raven's Progressive Matrices tests visually without propositional representations. The paper introduces the Raven's test and existing computational accounts that use propositions. It then describes two new algorithms called "Affine" and "Fractal" that use visual representations and similarity-preserving transformations to solve the problems. The paper analyzes the performance of the algorithms on all 60 problems from the Standard Progressive Matrices test and finds they perform best on problems requiring visual/spatial skills and less on verbal problems.
Raven's Progressive Matrices are multiple choice intelligence tests that assess abstract reasoning. Developed in 1936 by John Raven, the tests present patterns in matrices and ask test takers to identify the missing item to complete the pattern. There are three versions for different ability levels: Standard, Coloured, and Advanced. The tests measure two main components of general intelligence: eductive ability to think clearly and make sense of complexity, and reproductive ability to store and reproduce information. Studies have found individuals with autism spectrum disorders can score higher on Raven's tests compared to other tests.
1) A study was conducted to determine if using trimetric pictorials instead of isometric pictorials on the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test would be a more sensitive predictor of spatial visualization ability. Undergraduate students completed computer versions of the original PSVT, a revised PSVT with trimetrics, and the Mental Rotations Test.
2) Analysis found no significant differences in scores between the original and revised PSVT. However, students completed the revised PSVT significantly faster than the original, suggesting trimetrics may provide a more accurate assessment of spatial ability.
3) Correlations between the PSVT and MRT were strong, supporting the tests as valid measures of the same spatial construct.
The document discusses the development and administration of the Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) test, a non-verbal intelligence test originally developed by John C. Raven. It provides details on the theoretical frameworks of general intelligence, fluid intelligence, and Gestalt learning theory that informed the test's construction. Administration procedures and the test's item composition involving pattern analysis, visuo-spatial functions, clear thinking, eductive ability, and reproductive ability are also described.
The document provides an introduction and overview of the Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) test. It discusses that the SPM is a non-verbal test of intelligence originally developed by John Raven in 1936. It covers cognitive abilities like reasoning, problem-solving, and pattern recognition. The document also outlines the test's theoretical framework drawing from theories like the general intelligence factor and Gestalt learning theory. It describes the test administration process and how the items are generated to cover different cognitive domains in a progressively difficult manner.
This document discusses nonverbal tests of intelligence and provides guidance on their appropriate use. It notes that nonverbal tests may provide a more valid estimate of intellectual functioning for students from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds compared to verbal tests. The document answers common questions about selecting tests, interpreting discrepancies between verbal and nonverbal scores, and how other professionals contribute to the evaluation process. Specific nonverbal intelligence tests that are discussed include the C-TONI, UNIT, RPM, Leiter-Revised, and selected subtests of the KABC-II.
1) The document discusses different types of intelligence tests, focusing on the Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM), a non-verbal intelligence test.
2) The SPM consists of diagrammatic puzzles with a missing part that must be identified, intended to measure intellectual ability across ages, education levels, and cultures.
3) It contains 60 problems divided into 5 sets of 12 puzzles each, with the problems progressively becoming more difficult to assess a person's capacity for abstract reasoning.
This document summarizes key concepts from a chapter about intelligence:
- It describes different theories of intelligence including general intelligence (g) proposed by Spearman, multiple intelligences proposed by Thurstone and Gardner, and emotional intelligence.
- It discusses intelligence testing and controversies, such as whether intelligence is a single ability or made up of multiple abilities. It also discusses research locating intelligence in the brain.
- The document summarizes different views of intelligence including general intelligence (g), multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, and intelligence as proposed by theorists like Spearman, Thurstone, Gardner, and Sternberg.
This study investigated the relationship between pupillary responses on a visual backward masking task and scores on the SAT, a measure of general cognitive ability. In the backward masking task, participants had to identify which of two lines was longer after it was briefly presented and then masked by overlying lines. Pupillary responses were analyzed to isolate components reflecting attention to the target line versus the mask. The researchers hypothesized that higher SAT scores would correlate with better target identification and less pupillary response to the irrelevant mask. They found that a late pupillary response component reflecting attention to the mask accounted for unique variance in SAT scores beyond other factors, supporting the idea that more cognitively able individuals process information more efficiently.
The document discusses two non-verbal intelligence tests, the SON-R 2.5-7 and SON-R 5.5-17, which were developed to fairly assess children's intelligence without requiring language skills. It provides the history and characteristics of the tests, including administration details, dimensions measured, subtests, and standardizations in multiple countries. Research shows the SON tests reliably measure intelligence and are less culturally biased than verbal tests.
This document discusses the construction and verification of norms for Raven's Progressive Matrices Test using a sample of students in La Plata, Argentina. It finds an increase in scores over time, known as the Flynn Effect, when compared to previous norms from 1964. It also finds differences in mean scores between age groups, education types, and for students in a Fine Arts program. The goals were to update the norms for the test using local data and compare results to previous norms and between demographic groups.
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1. Perez, Raphael Ray L.Prof. Serafina P. Maxino<br />BSCP / 4th yr. – 3sPY 408 – Clinical Psychology<br />ROLES, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS<br />What Do Psychologists Do?<br />Psychologists study mental processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people and other animals relate to one another and the environment. To do this, psychologists often look for patterns that will help them understand and predict behavior using scientific methods, principles, or procedures to test their ideas. Through such research studies, psychologists have learned much that can help increase understanding between individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, nations, and cultures.<br />Like other social scientists, psychologists formulate theories, or hypotheses, which are possible explanations for what they observe. But unlike other social science disciplines, psychologists often concentrate on individual behavior and, specifically, in the beliefs and feelings that influence a person’s actions.<br />Research methods vary with the topic which they study, but by and large, the chief techniques used are observation, assessment, and experimentation. Psychologists sometimes gather information and evaluate behavior through controlled laboratory experiments, hypnosis, biofeedback, psychoanalysis, or psychotherapy, or by administering personality, performance, aptitude, or intelligence tests. Other methods include interviews, questionnaires, clinical studies, surveys, and observation—looking for cause-and-effect relationships between events and for broad patterns of behavior.<br />Research in psychology seeks to understand and explain thought, emotion, feelings, or behavior. The research findings of psychologists have greatly increased our understanding of why people and animals behave as they do. For example, psychologists have discovered how personality develops and how to promote healthy development. They have gained knowledge of how to diagnose and treat alcoholism and substance abuse, how to help people change bad habits and conduct, and how to help students learn. They understand the conditions that can make workers more productive. Insights provided by psychologists can help people function better as individuals, friends, family members, and workers.<br />Psychologists may perform a variety of duties in a vast number of industries. For example, those working in health service fields may provide mental healthcare in hospitals, clinics, schools, or private settings. Psychologists employed in applied settings, such as business, industry, government, or nonprofit organizations, may provide training, conduct research, design organizational systems, and act as advocates for psychology.<br />Psychologists apply their knowledge to a wide range of endeavors, including health and human services, management, education, law, and sports. They usually specialize in one of many different areas.<br />Professional Psychologists<br />This category covers areas of psychology that have a distinct career path. All the specialist areas listed below have specific educational and training structures in place which allow people to become officially sanctioned as psychologists.<br />Clinical Psychologists - who constitute the largest specialty - are concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. While some clinical psychologists specialize in treating severe psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression, many others may help people deal with personal issues, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. Often times, clinical psychologists provide an opportunity to talk and think about things that are confusing or worrying, offering different ways of interpreting and understanding problems and situations. They are trained to use a variety of approaches aimed at helping individuals, and the strategies used are generally determined by the specialty they work in.<br />Clinical psychologists often interview patients and give diagnostic tests in their own private offices. They may provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy and may design and implement behavior modification programs. Some clinical psychologists work in hospitals where they collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with. Other clinical psychologists work in universities and medical schools, where they train graduate students in the delivery of mental health and behavioral medicine services. A few work in physical rehabilitation settings, treating patients with spinal cord injuries, chronic pain or illness, stroke, arthritis, or neurological conditions. Others may work in community mental health centers, crisis counseling services, or drug rehabilitation centers, offering evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation.<br />Areas of specialization within clinical psychology include health psychology, neuropsychology, geropsychology, and child psychology. Health psychologists study how biological, psychological, and social factors affect health and illness. They promote healthy living and disease prevention through counseling, and they focus on how patients adjust to illnesses and treatments and view their quality of life. Neuropsychologists study the relation between the brain and behavior. They often work in stroke and head injury programs. Geropsychologists deal with the special problems faced by the elderly. Work may include helping older persons cope with stresses that are common in late life, such as loss of loved ones, relocation, medical conditions, and increased care-giving demands. Clinical psychologists may further specialize in these fields by focusing their work in a number of niche areas including mental health, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, or substance abuse. The emergence and growth of these, and other, specialties reflects the increasing participation of psychologists in direct services to special patient populations.<br />Often, clinical psychologists consult with other medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients, especially treatment that includes medication. Clinical psychologists generally are not permitted to prescribe medication to treat patients; only psychiatrists and other medical doctors may prescribe most medications. (See the statement on physicians and surgeons elsewhere in the Handbook.) However, two States - Louisiana and New Mexico - currently allow appropriately trained clinical psychologists to prescribe medication with some limitations.<br />Counseling Psychologists advise people on how to deal with problems of everyday living, including problems in the home, place of work, or community, to help improve their quality of life. They foster well-being by promoting good mental health and preventing mental, physical, and social disorders. They work in settings such as university or crisis counseling centers, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and individual or group practices. (See also the statements on counselors and social workers elsewhere in the Handbook.)<br />School psychologists work with students in early childhood and elementary and secondary schools. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists address students' learning and behavioral problems, suggest improvements to classroom management strategies or parenting techniques, and evaluate students with disabilities and gifted and talented students to help determine the best way to educate them.<br />They improve teaching, learning, and socialization strategies based on their understanding of the psychology of learning environments. They also may evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, prevention programs, behavior management procedures, and other services provided in the school setting.<br />Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply psychological principles and research methods to the workplace in the interest of improving the quality of worklife. They also are involved in research on management and marketing problems. They screen, train, and counsel applicants for jobs, as well as perform organizational development and analysis. An industrial psychologist might work with management to reorganize the work setting in order to enhance productivity. Industrial psychologists frequently act as consultants, brought in by management to solve a particular problem.<br />Developmental Psychologists study the physiological, cognitive, and social development that takes place throughout life. Some specialize in behavior during infancy, childhood, and adolescence, or changes that occur during maturity or old age. Developmental psychologists also may study developmental disabilities and their effects. Increasingly, research is developing ways to help elderly people remain independent as long as possible.<br />Social Psychologists examine people's interactions with others and with the social environment. They work in organizational consultation, marketing research, systems design, or other applied psychology fields. Many social psychologists specialize in a niche area, such as group behavior, leadership, attitudes, and perception.<br />Experimental or Research Psychologists work in university and private research centers and in business, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. They study the behavior of both human beings and animals, such as rats, monkeys, and pigeons. Prominent areas of study in experimental research include motivation, thought, attention, learning and memory, sensory and perceptual processes, effects of substance abuse, and genetic and neurological factors affecting behavior.<br />Forensic Psychologists use psychological principles in the legal and criminal justice system to help judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals understand the psychological findings of a particular case. They are usually designated as an expert witness and typically specialize in one of three areas: family court, civil court, and criminal court. Forensic psychologists who work in family court may offer psychotherapy services, perform child custody evaluations, or investigate reports of child abuse. Those working in civil courts may assess competency, provide second opinions, and provide psychotherapy to crime victims. Criminal court forensic psychologists often conduct evaluations of mental competency, work with child witnesses, and provide assessment of juvenile or adult offenders.<br />Health Psychologists engage in many different job-related tasks. The specific type of work that a health psychologist does on a daily basis may depend on work setting or specialty area. Many health psychologists work directly in clinical settings to help individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviors. Others conduct research on health-related issues or influence public policy on health care issues.<br />Clinical Work: In clinical and medical settings, health psychologists often conduct behavioral assessments, clinical interviews and personality tests. Other tasks often involve participating in interventions with individuals or groups. Such interventions may involve educating people about stress reduction techniques, offering smoking cessation tips and teaching people how to avoid unhealthy behaviors. <br />Research: Many health psychologists also conduct research on a variety of health-related issues. For example, researchers may focus such things as the causes of health problems, effective preventative measures, the best health promotion techniques, how to best help people cope with pain or illness and how to get people to seek treatment for medical conditions. <br />Public Policy Work: Some health psychologists work in government or private agency settings to influence public policy on health issues. This work might involve lobbying government agencies, addressing inequalities in health care or advising governmental bodies on health care reform.<br />Where Do Health Psychologists Work?:<br />Health psychologists work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, health care clinics, private corporations and universities. Some health psychologists work in settings that specialize in a particular area of health care such as oncology, pain management, women's health and smoking cessation programs. Other health psychologists work in government settings, often administering community health programs or influencing public policy. <br />Child Psychologists are highly trained professionals who study these changes, and they work with children and adolescents to help them deal with a wide range of psychological and life problems. 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Child psychologist make good use of their excellent problem solving and analytical abilities to thrive in their jobs. <br />Sport psychology professionals are interested in how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity may enhance personal development and well-being throughout the life span. Sport psychologists are also involved in assisting coaches in working with athletes as well as helping improve athletes' motivation.<br />According to The Association for Applied Sport Psychology, quot;
Applied sport and exercise psychology involves extending theory and research into the field to educate coaches, athletes, parents, exercisers, fitness professionals, and athletic trainers about the psychological aspects of their sport or activity. A primary goal of professionals in applied sport and exercise psychology is to facilitate optimal involvement, performance, and enjoyment in sport and exercise.quot;
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