Discussion 1: Theories of Intelligence, Moral Development, and the Strengths Perspective Your ability to process information and apply it in other contexts represents one aspect of cognitive development. Theories of intelligence focus on the development of an individual’s ability to engage in abstract mental processes for the purposes of making sense of the environment (problem solving). Intelligence also involves psychological and moral development, in addition to physical maturation. Part of making sense of the environment and responding to it relates to an understanding of societal norms. Moral development represents an individual’s understanding of acceptable social human behavior. How might intelligence and moral development be related? As a social worker in support of the strengths perspective, understanding the development of your clients’ intelligence and morality can help to identify their strengths in order to encourage empowering behaviors. For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Select a theory of intelligence. Then, consider how intelligence might relate to moral development, referencing the theories from the readings. Finally, think about how you might view the theory you selected from a strengths perspective and what the potential implications of this theory might be for social workers who need to assess the intelligence of clients. •Post an explanation of how you think intelligence relates to moral development, referencing theories from this week's resources.  •Then describe the theory of intelligence you selected and explain how you might view it using a strengths perspective.  •Finally, explain the potential implications of this theory for social workers who need to assess the intelligence of clients. References (use 2 or more) Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon. Termini, K., Golden, J. A., Lyndon, A. E., & Sheaffer, B. L. (2009). Reactive attachment disorder and cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions of moral development. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 15(1), 18–28. Thompson, R. A. (2012). Whither the preconventional child? Toward a life-span moral development theory. Child Development Perspectives, 6(4), 423–429. Discussion 2: The Use of Stimulants in the Treatment ADHD Stimulant medications have been used since the mid-1900s to treat ADHD. More recently, medical professionals recognize a degree of complicity in the development of addiction in many of their clients with ADHD in connection with the use of stimulant treatment medications such as dextroamphetamine, levoamphetamine, and methylphenidate. As members of medical treatment teams, mental health professionals recognize their responsibility to treat current clients who have developed this comorbid condition as well as to work to prevent future problems of addiction that might arise from use.

1. Discussion 1:
Theories of Intelligence, Moral Development, and the Strengths
Perspective
Your ability to process information and apply it in other
contexts represents one aspect of cognitive development.
Theories of intelligence focus on the development of an
individual’s ability to engage in abstract mental processes for
the purposes of making sense of the environment (problem
solving). Intelligence also involves psychological and moral
development, in addition to physical maturation. Part of making
sense of the environment and responding to it relates to an
understanding of societal norms. Moral development represents
an individual’s understanding of acceptable social human
behavior. How might intelligence and moral development be
related? As a social worker in support of the strengths
perspective, understanding the development of your clients’
intelligence and morality can help to identify their strengths in
order to encourage empowering behaviors.
For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Select a
theory of intelligence. Then, consider how intelligence might
relate to moral development, referencing the theories from the
readings. Finally, think about how you might view the theory
you selected from a strengths perspective and what the potential
implications of this theory might be for social workers who
need to assess the intelligence of clients.
•Post an explanation of how you think intelligence relates to
moral development, referencing theories from this week's
resources.
•Then describe the theory of intelligence you selected and
explain how you might view it using a strengths perspective.

2. •Finally, explain the potential implications of this theory for
social workers who need to assess the intelligence of clients.
References (use 2 or more)
Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012).
Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for
social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.
Termini, K., Golden, J. A., Lyndon, A. E., & Sheaffer, B. L.
(2009). Reactive attachment disorder and cognitive, affective
and behavioral dimensions of moral development. Behavioral
Development Bulletin, 15(1), 18–28.
Thompson, R. A. (2012). Whither the preconventional child?
Toward a life-span moral development theory. Child
Development Perspectives, 6(4), 423–429.
Discussion 2:
The Use of Stimulants in the Treatment ADHD
Stimulant medications have been used since the mid-1900s to
treat ADHD. More recently, medical professionals recognize a
degree of complicity in the development of addiction in many of
their clients with ADHD in connection with the use of stimulant
treatment medications such as dextroamphetamine,
levoamphetamine, and methylphenidate. As members of medical
treatment teams, mental health professionals recognize their
responsibility to treat current clients who have developed this
comorbid condition as well as to work to prevent future

3. problems of addiction that might arise from use of stimulant
treatment. Clients deserve encompassing, accurate information
in order to sort through potentially mixed messages from
medical professionals, school personnel, family members, and
others. Mental health professionals can provide or point to
educational materials to help clients make informed choices,
provide information about alternatives based on sound research,
and help monitor for misuse of potentially addictive
medications (Preston, O’Neal, & Talaga, 2017).
For this Discussion, review the media titled“Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Counseling Session” and
consider the medications a psychiatrist might prescribe to treat
ADHD. Conduct an Internet search or a Walden Library search
for at least one peer-reviewed journal article that addresses
issues related to the use of stimulants for the treatment of
ADHD as it relates to the client in the media program.
Post a brief description of the client’s current presentation in
the media program.
•Choose a medication that a psychiatrist might prescribe to treat
ADHD and explain in detail the major action, intended effects,
neurotransmitters implicated in its use, and side effects.
•Explain why you think this medication might be the most
effective for treatment. Explain how you might address any
issues related to the use of stimulants for the treatment of
ADHD.
•Justify your choice based on the client’s presentation and
support your position with the Learning Resources and your
journal article.
•Explain an alternative approach to treating ADHD.

4. References (use 3 or more)
Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton
Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning.
Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2017). Handbook
of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.).
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Berman, S. M., Kuczenski, R., McCracken, J. T., & London, E.
D. (2009). Potential adverse effects of amphetamine treatment
on brain and behavior: A review. Molecular Psychiatry, 14(2),
123–142.
Pliszka, S. R. (2007). Pharmacologic treatment of attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Efficacy, safety and mechanisms
of action. Neuropsychology Review, 17(1), 61–72.
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