The document summarizes the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (SASSI-3), which is designed to identify individuals with a high probability of substance dependence disorder. It was developed by Glenn Miller in 1983-1997 and assesses substance use through 14 face valid items and 67 indirect items. Psychometric studies have found it has moderate reliability and validity when compared to other substance use screens and clinical diagnoses, though its accuracy varies in different populations. Overall, the SASSI-3 shows potential as a brief screen for substance dependence issues.
The document provides an overview of the MMPI-2 psychological assessment test. It discusses the test's history, development, structure, validity, clinical and content scales, and types of validity scales. The MMPI-2 is a widely used psychological test consisting of true/false questions that evaluates personality traits and psychopathology. It was developed in the 1930s and currently has 567 items that take 1-2 hours to complete.
The document provides an overview of the MMPI-2 psychological assessment test. It discusses the test's history, development, structure, scoring, validity, typical uses, and clinical/content scales. Specifically, it notes that the MMPI-2 contains 567 true/false questions, takes 1-2 hours to complete, and provides T-scores on various scales to assess personality traits, psychopathology, and the likelihood of exaggerated or inaccurate responding. The document also outlines the 10 clinical scales and their purposes in assessing various conditions as well as validity scales used to detect inconsistent, exaggerated, or defensive responding.
Name Professor Course Date Sexual Harassment .docxroushhsiu
Name
Professor
Course
Date
Sexual Harassment Essay Outline
I. Introduction
A. Background
1. Despite ongoing public campaigns designed to prevent sexual harassment,
this destructive behavior continues to be a widespread issue in the United
States. Sexual harassment is particularly rampant on college campuses,
where 62% of female students and 61% of male students report having
been victims of this form of mistreatment, according to the AAUW
Educational Foundation. Most of the harassment is noncontact, but about
one-third of students are victims of physical harassment.
B. Thesis Statement
1. Although mass media and news outlets alike tend to shy away from the
sexual harassment problem occuring across our campuses nationwide,
universities are failing to protect their students from sexual harassment
resulting in mental health damage of both males and females in all parts of
the nation
II. Body
A. Sexual Harassment Amongst Both Genders
1. Female Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) General Concerns Over Safety Amongst Females
2. Male Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) Lack of Awareness That Men Can Also Experience Harassment
On College Campuses
B. Sexual Harassment Being Neglected Nationwide
1. Lack of Media Coverage & Lack of Awareness
a) Disregard Of A Widespread Issue Going On In Our Nation
b) People Not Taking Sexual Harassment Seriously/Not Being Aware
of It
2. Lack of Knowledge Regarding Universities Legal Duty to Protect
Students
a) Title XI Law of 1972
b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. Sexual Harassment’s Effect on Students Experiencing It
1. Short Term Mental Effects
a) People Disregarding and Neglecting People Who Claim Sexual
Harassment Can Cause Them Insecurity and Hopelessness
b) People Tend To Blame Themselves For Being Harrassed
2. Long Term Mental Effects
a) Depression and Inability To Trust Others
b) Can Lead To Drastic Effects Like Turning To Drugs Or
Committing Suicide, It is Afterall A Form Of Bullying
III. Conclusion
A. The failure of our nations awarness and our universities inability to abide to the
law by protecting our students has resulted in many students being permanently
damaged from sexual harassment
B. We the people of the United States have gone through all the proper legal
measures in order to guarantee the youths safety when attending college
universities; yet these laws along with their $60,000 tuitions do not seem to be
enough motivation for these universities to abide to the law. Does a student need
to be found dead in the middle of the campus in order to get the message across?
Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire
Review of The Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire by MICHAEL G. KAVAN, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Creighton University Sch ...
TitleABC123 Version X1Running head PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSES.docxherthalearmont
Title
ABC/123 Version X
1
Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
1
Psychological Assessment Worksheet
Kimberly H. Morgan
PSYCH 655/ Integrative Capstone: Psychology Past and Present
Deirdre A. Teaford, Ph.D.
November 14, 2016
University of Phoenix MaterialAssessment Worksheet
Using the Mental Measurements Yearbook, identify three measures of the constructs you are studying for your research question
1. What is your research question?
My research question will be does an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia who develops an addiction have an increased risk of becoming a serial killer? In particularly, are there any ecological influences that transpire in drug stimulated (mind altering), schizophrenic serial killers? If as a result, what aspects are involved?
2. Write a testablehypothesis for your research question.
The testable hypothesis All serial killers that are also schizophrenic can change their social environment which would include mind altering drugs. This should align with the research question and should clearly state exactly what (and the direction) you believe will happen in your research. For example, Patients with schizophrenia who develop addictions are more likely to become serial killers.
3. What constructs is your research question investigating?
The constructs that are going to be used in my research question consist of negative surroundings such as environments with drug abuse
, and observing the mental and physical effects
of a person that may be subjected to these negative environments and how it correlates to their growth of becoming a serial killer.
4. Using the Mental Measurements Yearbook, provide the following information for three measures of the constructs:
a. What is the test? Include the name and authors.
The first test is by way of Mark Shriver and Claudia Wright and is the Personal Experience Inventory for Adults.
The next test is by Tony Cellucci and Glenn Gelman and will be Inventory of Drug- Taking Situations.
The third test will be one by Allen Hess and Janet Smith and the title is Interview intended for the Retrospective Assessment of the Onset and Course of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses.
b. How is the test used? Include the target population, how the test is administered, and what information it provides.
· In the Personal Experience Inventory for Adults it is intended to gain material about an individual’s abuse predicaments. The test is given out to persons 19 years of age and up
.
· In Inventory of Drug-Taking Situations it is designed to measure people and summarize thorough situations in which one has consumed drugs within the year. The target population is drug users.
· In the Interview for the Retrospective Assessment of the Onset and Course of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses it is designed to evaluate signs and communal growth in schizophrenic individuals. The target population is adults who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia
.
c. What is known about the te ...
This document provides an introduction to a paper exploring the argument that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more suggestible and compliant during police interrogation than the general population, and therefore more likely to falsely confess to a crime. It discusses the definitions of ASD under the DSM-IV-TR and the changes made in the DSM-5. The paper will examine interrogative suggestibility and compliance, interrogation techniques like minimization and maximization, and the legal implications for the competency and admissibility of statements made by individuals with ASD. Suggestions will be provided on improving protections for those with ASD in the legal system.
This document summarizes a systematic review of 56 studies that validated online psychometric instruments for common mental health disorders. The following key points were reported:
- The studies evaluated 62 different online instruments for conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, stress, and suicidal ideation.
- Several instruments like the CES-D and MADRS-S for depression have accumulating evidence for adequate psychometric properties in online formats. However, evidence is scattered across different instruments and characteristics.
- Few studies included patient populations, with most recruiting samples from the general community or university students.
- The review provides an overview of validated online instruments but also indicates a need for more research, especially among clinical groups.
Data stratification is the process of partitioning the data into distinct and non-overlapping groups since the
study population consists of subpopulations that are of particular interest. In clinical data, once the data is
stratified into sub populations based on a significant stratifying factor, different risk factors can be
determined from each subpopulation. In this paper, the Fisher’s Exact Test is used to determine the
significant stratifying factors. The experiments are conducted on a simulated study and the Medical,
Epidemiological and Social Aspects of Aging (MESA) data constructed for prediction of urinary
incontinence. Results show that, smoking is the most significant stratifying factor of MESA data, showing
that the smokers and non-smokers indicates different risk factors towards urinary incontinence and should
be treated differently.
This document discusses ethical issues with using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) to assess psychopathy in child custody cases. While the PCL-R is useful for predicting behavior in incarcerated populations, its validity and reliability are questionable when applied to non-criminal populations where prevalence is lower. Specifically, false positive rates are likely to increase outside of forensic settings. Additionally, research does not clearly or consistently support a link between parental psychopathy and negative developmental outcomes in children. As such, use of the PCL-R in custody cases could result in unreliable determinations of parental fitness.
The document provides an overview of the MMPI-2 psychological assessment test. It discusses the test's history, development, structure, validity, clinical and content scales, and types of validity scales. The MMPI-2 is a widely used psychological test consisting of true/false questions that evaluates personality traits and psychopathology. It was developed in the 1930s and currently has 567 items that take 1-2 hours to complete.
The document provides an overview of the MMPI-2 psychological assessment test. It discusses the test's history, development, structure, scoring, validity, typical uses, and clinical/content scales. Specifically, it notes that the MMPI-2 contains 567 true/false questions, takes 1-2 hours to complete, and provides T-scores on various scales to assess personality traits, psychopathology, and the likelihood of exaggerated or inaccurate responding. The document also outlines the 10 clinical scales and their purposes in assessing various conditions as well as validity scales used to detect inconsistent, exaggerated, or defensive responding.
Name Professor Course Date Sexual Harassment .docxroushhsiu
Name
Professor
Course
Date
Sexual Harassment Essay Outline
I. Introduction
A. Background
1. Despite ongoing public campaigns designed to prevent sexual harassment,
this destructive behavior continues to be a widespread issue in the United
States. Sexual harassment is particularly rampant on college campuses,
where 62% of female students and 61% of male students report having
been victims of this form of mistreatment, according to the AAUW
Educational Foundation. Most of the harassment is noncontact, but about
one-third of students are victims of physical harassment.
B. Thesis Statement
1. Although mass media and news outlets alike tend to shy away from the
sexual harassment problem occuring across our campuses nationwide,
universities are failing to protect their students from sexual harassment
resulting in mental health damage of both males and females in all parts of
the nation
II. Body
A. Sexual Harassment Amongst Both Genders
1. Female Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) General Concerns Over Safety Amongst Females
2. Male Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) Lack of Awareness That Men Can Also Experience Harassment
On College Campuses
B. Sexual Harassment Being Neglected Nationwide
1. Lack of Media Coverage & Lack of Awareness
a) Disregard Of A Widespread Issue Going On In Our Nation
b) People Not Taking Sexual Harassment Seriously/Not Being Aware
of It
2. Lack of Knowledge Regarding Universities Legal Duty to Protect
Students
a) Title XI Law of 1972
b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. Sexual Harassment’s Effect on Students Experiencing It
1. Short Term Mental Effects
a) People Disregarding and Neglecting People Who Claim Sexual
Harassment Can Cause Them Insecurity and Hopelessness
b) People Tend To Blame Themselves For Being Harrassed
2. Long Term Mental Effects
a) Depression and Inability To Trust Others
b) Can Lead To Drastic Effects Like Turning To Drugs Or
Committing Suicide, It is Afterall A Form Of Bullying
III. Conclusion
A. The failure of our nations awarness and our universities inability to abide to the
law by protecting our students has resulted in many students being permanently
damaged from sexual harassment
B. We the people of the United States have gone through all the proper legal
measures in order to guarantee the youths safety when attending college
universities; yet these laws along with their $60,000 tuitions do not seem to be
enough motivation for these universities to abide to the law. Does a student need
to be found dead in the middle of the campus in order to get the message across?
Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire
Review of The Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire by MICHAEL G. KAVAN, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Creighton University Sch ...
TitleABC123 Version X1Running head PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSES.docxherthalearmont
Title
ABC/123 Version X
1
Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
1
Psychological Assessment Worksheet
Kimberly H. Morgan
PSYCH 655/ Integrative Capstone: Psychology Past and Present
Deirdre A. Teaford, Ph.D.
November 14, 2016
University of Phoenix MaterialAssessment Worksheet
Using the Mental Measurements Yearbook, identify three measures of the constructs you are studying for your research question
1. What is your research question?
My research question will be does an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia who develops an addiction have an increased risk of becoming a serial killer? In particularly, are there any ecological influences that transpire in drug stimulated (mind altering), schizophrenic serial killers? If as a result, what aspects are involved?
2. Write a testablehypothesis for your research question.
The testable hypothesis All serial killers that are also schizophrenic can change their social environment which would include mind altering drugs. This should align with the research question and should clearly state exactly what (and the direction) you believe will happen in your research. For example, Patients with schizophrenia who develop addictions are more likely to become serial killers.
3. What constructs is your research question investigating?
The constructs that are going to be used in my research question consist of negative surroundings such as environments with drug abuse
, and observing the mental and physical effects
of a person that may be subjected to these negative environments and how it correlates to their growth of becoming a serial killer.
4. Using the Mental Measurements Yearbook, provide the following information for three measures of the constructs:
a. What is the test? Include the name and authors.
The first test is by way of Mark Shriver and Claudia Wright and is the Personal Experience Inventory for Adults.
The next test is by Tony Cellucci and Glenn Gelman and will be Inventory of Drug- Taking Situations.
The third test will be one by Allen Hess and Janet Smith and the title is Interview intended for the Retrospective Assessment of the Onset and Course of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses.
b. How is the test used? Include the target population, how the test is administered, and what information it provides.
· In the Personal Experience Inventory for Adults it is intended to gain material about an individual’s abuse predicaments. The test is given out to persons 19 years of age and up
.
· In Inventory of Drug-Taking Situations it is designed to measure people and summarize thorough situations in which one has consumed drugs within the year. The target population is drug users.
· In the Interview for the Retrospective Assessment of the Onset and Course of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses it is designed to evaluate signs and communal growth in schizophrenic individuals. The target population is adults who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia
.
c. What is known about the te ...
This document provides an introduction to a paper exploring the argument that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more suggestible and compliant during police interrogation than the general population, and therefore more likely to falsely confess to a crime. It discusses the definitions of ASD under the DSM-IV-TR and the changes made in the DSM-5. The paper will examine interrogative suggestibility and compliance, interrogation techniques like minimization and maximization, and the legal implications for the competency and admissibility of statements made by individuals with ASD. Suggestions will be provided on improving protections for those with ASD in the legal system.
This document summarizes a systematic review of 56 studies that validated online psychometric instruments for common mental health disorders. The following key points were reported:
- The studies evaluated 62 different online instruments for conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, stress, and suicidal ideation.
- Several instruments like the CES-D and MADRS-S for depression have accumulating evidence for adequate psychometric properties in online formats. However, evidence is scattered across different instruments and characteristics.
- Few studies included patient populations, with most recruiting samples from the general community or university students.
- The review provides an overview of validated online instruments but also indicates a need for more research, especially among clinical groups.
Data stratification is the process of partitioning the data into distinct and non-overlapping groups since the
study population consists of subpopulations that are of particular interest. In clinical data, once the data is
stratified into sub populations based on a significant stratifying factor, different risk factors can be
determined from each subpopulation. In this paper, the Fisher’s Exact Test is used to determine the
significant stratifying factors. The experiments are conducted on a simulated study and the Medical,
Epidemiological and Social Aspects of Aging (MESA) data constructed for prediction of urinary
incontinence. Results show that, smoking is the most significant stratifying factor of MESA data, showing
that the smokers and non-smokers indicates different risk factors towards urinary incontinence and should
be treated differently.
This document discusses ethical issues with using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) to assess psychopathy in child custody cases. While the PCL-R is useful for predicting behavior in incarcerated populations, its validity and reliability are questionable when applied to non-criminal populations where prevalence is lower. Specifically, false positive rates are likely to increase outside of forensic settings. Additionally, research does not clearly or consistently support a link between parental psychopathy and negative developmental outcomes in children. As such, use of the PCL-R in custody cases could result in unreliable determinations of parental fitness.
A Theory Of Careers And Vocational Choice Based Upon...Dana Boo
The document discusses the Holland Codes RIASEC theory of careers and vocational choice based on personality types. Psychologist John Holland developed the theory which categorizes personality into six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The theory uses a three-letter code to represent a client's overall personality based on their interests. Tests like the O*NET Interest Profiler and Interest-Finder use Holland's codes to assess personality types and suggest suitable careers.
9
Studying Vulnerable Populations
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Recognize the three types of research needed to identify, understand, and address the
needs of vulnerable populations.
• Identify vulnerable populations using descriptive research.
• Identify vulnerability using analytic research.
• Assess program efficacy using evaluative research.
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CHAPTER 9
Critical Thinking
The three types of research all have advantages in certain situations and disadvantages in others. Do
you think there would there be a benefit in using only one type of research in all situations to ensure
consistency and accuracy?
Introduction
Introduction
To understand how to best address the needs of vulnerable populations, research must be conducted. The type of research used to study special populations in America’s health care system falls into three broad categories. Descriptive research
focuses on identifying those most at risk and the methods of identifying these groups and
their needs—for example, identifying which youth are most at risk for violent behavior.
Analytic research focuses on iden-
tifying the reasons for vulnerability
and ways to prevent and remediate
vulnerability, so it is used to iden-
tify why certain youth have higher
risks of violent behavior than others.
Evaluative research helps determine
the success of existing programs that
aim to provide services to vulner-
able groups—meaning that evalu-
ative research asks such questions
as, “What programs are effective at
addressing the needs of youth iden-
tified as being at risk for violent
behavior?”
Each research category serves an
important purpose; However, more
integration between research types
and studies would help improve
the understanding of vulnerability
as well as the programs that serve
America’s most vulnerable. The research associated with vulnerable populations is often
fragmented, in that studies often look at one particular issue or group but do not always
consider the connections that exist across issues and populations.
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Descriptive, analytic, and evaluative research are
all essential types of research used to study special
populations in America’s health care system.
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CHAPTER 9Section 9.1 Descriptive Research: Identifying the Vulnerable
Self-Check
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of research focuses on identifying those most at risk and the methods
of identifying these groups and their needs?
a. descriptive research
b. analytic research
c. evaluative research
d. collaborative research
2. Which type of research focuses on identifying the reasons for vulnerability and
the ways to prevent and remediate vulnerability?
a. descriptive research
b. evaluative resea ...
This study aimed to develop a reliable scale to measure individual attitudes toward antidepressant usage. The researcher reviewed literature identifying factors that could influence attitudes, such as stigma, labeling, knowledge, and media portrayal. A 12-item survey was created and administered online to 688 participants. Results showed those who had taken antidepressants had more positive attitudes than those who had not. The scale showed moderate reliability but could be improved by lengthening it. The study provides a first step in validly measuring this important attitude.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology, Class 3John Grady
This document summarizes key points from a lecture on diagnosing and treating psychopathology. It discusses reviewing DSM-5 criteria and using screening instruments to diagnose disorders. It provides guidance on evaluating diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses. The document also outlines components of disorders described in the DSM-5 including criteria, features, prevalence, course and more. Finally, it describes an upcoming diagnostic report exercise for the class to practice the evaluation and diagnosis process.
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Hi dear,
can you help me to finish this assignment with good quality and be on time please?
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e research and critical thinking to describe a contemporary drug use issue, including legislation, policies, messages, attitudes, affected populations and prevalence of use.t
There is a example of the assignment attached.
A.
Drug Use Issues
Choose a current issue in the news or new or proposed legislation regarding a drug discussed in Chapters 1-4. For example, the city of San Diego decided to allow both cultivation and distribution of recreational marijuana. In another example, the federal Department of Health and Human Services is investigating why insurance companies make opioids more accessible than other pain treatments by making opioids less expensive.
Use what you learned from the article/news report, from Chapters 1-4 in your textbook and from at least two additional academic sources to answer the following 8 questions. You need to obtain information from your additional sources to be able to answer these questions and not just use the one article you chose.
1.
ARTICLE/NEWS REPORT:
Give a very brief summary of what the article says.
2.
MESSAGES:
A.What messages is this article/report giving?
b. What conflicting or mixed messages are being given about this issue to the public?
3.
RESTRICTIVE LEGISLATION:
What restrictive legislation or policies exist regarding this issue? (Cite your source)
4.
ATITUDES:
What are the present-day attitudes related to this issue? (Cite your source)
POPULATIONS:
See handout below on how to report on populations.
(Cite your source)
a. Does this issue have a greater impact on certain population?
b. Which ones (age, region, ethnicity, socioeconomic level or other)?
5.
PREVALENCE:
What is the prevalence of use of this substance (most recent year available) in your city or state? You will need to look up the prevalence.
See handout on how to report on prevalence, below.
(Cite your source)
6.
VIOLENCE:
Is this substance associated with violence or crime (pharmacological, economically compulsive or systemic – see pages 38-39 of text book)? (Cite your source)
7.
OPINION:
What is your opinion on this issue and why? (For example, do you agree with the proposed legislation or policy change? What do you think about increasing or decreasing access to the substance?) You do not need any citations here but you may include them if you want.
FORMAT: Use these headings to make sure you don’t leave anything out (See sample post)
1.
ARTICLE/NEWS REPORT:
2.
MESSAGES:
3.
RESTRICTIVE LEGISLATION:
4.
ATITUDES:
5.
POPULATIONS:
6.
PREVALENCE:
7.
VIOLENCE:
8.
OPINION:
Sources:
· Because this is college, you need to use at least TWO
academic
sources: from government reports or scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles. This will give you experience doing academic research. You can use the course textbook or other sources as additional sources, but they will not count a ...
PSY 211 Example Research Design WorksheetComplete each section o.docxpotmanandrea
PSY 211 Example Research Design Worksheet
Complete each section of this worksheet. You will use this worksheet to inform the Research Design section of your final project submission.
Citation of Literature
Bechtold, J., Simpson, T., White, H. R., & Pardini, D. (2015). Chronic adolescent marijuana use as a risk factor for physical and mental health problems in young adult men. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 29(3), 552–563.
Gap Identification
Many studies look at the effects of marijuana use on prenatal development and possible physical and psychological effects throughout the life span, particularly in teenagers and young adults. Researchers have also studied the factors that influence marijuana use across different age groups and in various environments. Some states are legalizing recreational marijuana use, but there has not been much time to study how that influences marijuana use among people in different age groups from varying environmental and racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (gap).
Research Question
Are adults who smoked marijuana recreationally during their teenage years more likely to continue recreational marijuana use in states where that use is legal?
Research Design
I would use a qualitative design for this study because I am looking at hard data (chosen design type and reason for choosing it. Note that this is an experimental design; however, your design may lend itself to descriptive or correlational). My independent variable is the legal status of marijuana. Marijuana use in adulthood is the dependent variable (independent and dependent variables). I would recruit participants from four states—two where recreational marijuana use is legal and two where it is not legal at all for recreational or medicinal use. I would use Colorado and Washington as the two legal states and Idaho and Wyoming as the two illegal states. The studies in my chosen track focused on certain cities, so I chose the latter two states to ensure that all four choices are within roughly the same geographical region. I chose Idaho and Wyoming specifically because personal use possession is not decriminalized in those states and is a misdemeanor rather than a felony (choosing study population).
Previous and current marijuana use would be self-reported via questionnaires. I would use both male and female participants for this study, as the studies in my research track focused on males, which I see as a potential bias (identification and addressing of potential bias). I would like to see if there are gender-related differences. I would administer an initial screening assessment asking about frequency of marijuana use prior to age 20 and the way in which participants viewed their use (sporadically/experimentally vs. regularly/recreationally). I would select those who use marijuana recreationally on a regular basis for the actual study. (Additional study details, which can be added as necessary. Your study may span a longer time period, for e ...
Assignment 3 Case HistoryWhen conducting an evaluation, it is als.docxsteviesellars
Assignment 3: Case History
When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor.
Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research methods of recording case histories.
Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying information. At this point, do not include details of any mental illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover the following components in your case history:
Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
Family background
Education
Employment
History of chemical use
Description of the current problem (include history of previous treatment, if any)
After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain how duty to report may come into play when working with this client.
Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.
By
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Created a comprehensive and valid case history with all required components.
50
Identified potential ethical issues that exist or may come into play with the client.
10
Explored issues of multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality.
20
Applied online library resources to support factors contributing to substance use and potential ethical issues.
12
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis
The
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
While these standardized diagnostic p.
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Module 5 Journal: Root Cause Analysis
Guidelines and Rubric
In this journal, you will continue to build your understanding of the DMAIC methodology of quality management by applying the skills and
knowledge you have learned in this module to the process you have been exploring throughout the previous modules’ journals. Specifically, you
will apply a Lean root cause analysis tool such as the 5 Whys, fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA),
scatter plot diagram, etc.
For this journal assignment, be sure to include the following:
● Identify the process problem
● Apply a Lean root cause analysis tool to reduce the problem to its logical root cause solution
● Determine the root causes
Guidelines for Submission: Your journal entry should include either an attachment or link to a diagram, bulleted list, flowchart, or bar graph of
the problem and solution depending on the tool selected.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Process
Problem
Identifies the process problem. N/A Does not identify the process problem. 10
Lean Root
Tool
Applies a Lean root cause analysis
tool.
Application of a Lean root cause analysis tool is
unclear or inappropriate.
Does not apply a Lean root cause
analysis tool.
40
Root
Cause
Determine the root causes. Root causes are unclear or inaccurate. Does not determine the root causes. 40
Mechanics No grammar or spelling errors that
distract the reader from the content. All
sources used are cited using APA
Style, 6th ed.
Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content. All sources used are
cited using APA Style, 6th ed.
Major errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content and/or errors made in citing
sources using APA Style, 6th ed.
10
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Total = 100%
Topic: Disparities in healthcare in USA
Writing chapter 4 (Data and Analysis) Everything that needs to be in this chapter is on the PowerPoint. Again, only chapter 4 needed.
8 pages
Reporting Results
This chapter includes a presentation and analysis of the data. The tone of the chapter is purely objective, devoid of assumptions and interpretations.
Following a summary of the research data (include whether your data are qualitative or quantitative), Chapter IV should be organized in a manner consistent with the research hypotheses. First, present data related to the first hypothesis. (3 hypotheses for this topic) It is usually a good idea to restate your hypothesis. (See initial proposal document) If you use tables, which are an effective way to present quantitative data, your description and analysis of the data should precede the table, not come afterwards. Be sure to sta ...
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Descriptive Epidemiology
HIV/AIDS was first recognized as an epidemic in the United States in 1981. At the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, the life expectancy for infected persons was less than 7 years. Today, because of research and new treatment options, people who begin treatment soon after diagnosis can expect to live a nearly normal life span (Cairns, 2010). The HIV/AIDS epidemic was identified through descriptive epidemiology.
Descriptive epidemiologic studies are often conducted as precursors to analytic studies. Epidemiologic concepts are used to gather data to better understand and evaluate health trends in populations. Data such as characteristics of the persons affected, place where an incident occurred, and time of occurrence are collected and analyzed to look for patterns in an effort to identify emerging health problems.
In this Discussion, you will apply the epidemiologic concepts of time, place, and person to a specific population health problem.
To prepare:
Consider a variety of population health problems, and then select one on which to focus for this Discussion.
Identify a specific population affected by your selected health problem.
Research the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.
Explore three to five data sources presented in the Learning Resources that could aid you in describing the population and magnitude of the problem. Analyze the strengths and limitations of each data source.
Consider methods for obtaining raw data to determine the variables of person, place, and time for your health problem. Ask yourself: How would the methods I select influence the accuracy of case identification, definition, and diagnosis?
By tomorrow Wednesday 03/07/18 by 4pm, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of THREE scholarly references from the list of required readings below. Include the level one headers as numbered below:
Post
a cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) Evaluate your selected health problem in the population you identified by describing
THREE
to
FIVE
characteristics related to person, place, and time.
2) Appraise the data sources you utilized by outlining the
strengths
and
limitations
of each.
3) Discuss
TWO
methods you could use to collect raw data to determine the descriptive epidemiology of your health problem, determine how these methods would influence the completeness of case identification as well as the case definition/diagnostic criteria used.
Required Readings
Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2014). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Chapter 3,
“Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Used in Epidemiology”
Chapter 4
, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”
Chapter 5
, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”
Chapter 3
examines several measu ...
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Ashford 2: - Week 1 – Assignment
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Sections of a Research Article
Research articles follow a standard format and usually include the following sections: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. In this assignment, you will explain each of the sections of a research article and illustrate your understanding of each section utilizing the assigned article. Review the assigned article by Swendsen, Conway, Degenhardt, Glantz, Jin, Merikangas, Sampson, & Kessler (2010) closely prior to writing your paper. In a three to four page paper:
The Sections of a Research Article paper
•Must be written in your own words and may not include quotations. Papers including quotes will not be accepted. All content from outside sources must be paraphrased and cited appropriately.
•Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate title page with the following:
◦Title of paper
◦Student’s name
◦Course name and number
◦Instructor’s name
◦Date submitted
•Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
•Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
ARTICLE FOR ASSIGNMENT & Tables that go with article
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Addiction. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2011 Jun 1.
Published in final edited form as:
Addiction. 2010 Jun; 105(6): 1117–1128.
Published online 2010 Mar 10. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.02902.x
PMCID: PMC2910819
NIHMSID: NIHMS188508
Mental Disorders as Risk factors for Substance Use, Abuse and Dependence: Results from the 10-year Follow-up of the National Comorbidity Survey
Joel Swendsen,1 Kevin P. Conway,2 Louisa Degenhardt,3 Meyer Glantz,2 Robert Jin,4 Kathleen R. Merikangas,5 Nancy Sampson,4 and Ronald C. Kessler4
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Abstract
Aims
The comorbidity of mental disorders and substance dependence is well-documented, but prospective investigations in community samples are rare. This investigation examines the role of primary mental disorders as risk factors for the later onset of nicotine, alcohol and illicit drug use, abuse, and dependence with abuse.
Design
The NCS was a nationally representative survey of mental and substance disorders in the US carried out in 1990 1992. The NCS-2 re-interviewed a probability sub-sample of NCS respondents in 2001-2 ...
Many individuals seeking mental health treatment meet criteria for both substance use and other mental health disorders. Clinicians must be able to assess for substance use disorders by understanding diagnostic criteria and using available screening tools. It can be difficult to distinguish substance use disorders from other conditions, so differential diagnosis is important. For a case study patient, one would collect history, do a mental status exam, consider at least three differential diagnoses with supporting evidence from DSM-5 criteria, and select a primary diagnosis based on a critical thinking process. Reflection on the session could include things that might be done differently and discussions of legal/ethical issues, health promotion, and patient factors like age, ethnicity, and risk factors.
Psychological Assessment Report
Psychological assessment reports are written by psychology professionals who work in a variety of settings. In addition, professionals in many different subfields within psychology, education and health must be able to read, understand and apply information provided in psychological assessment reports in order to effectively serve their clients. For your Final Assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge of psychological assessment by applying the information you have learned throughout this course in the interpretation and write up of a psychological assessment report. Your Final Project will be based on one of the case information/data tables that have been provided in the course. The three cases consist of one adolescent assessment, one adult assessment, and one geriatric assessment. It is expected that your Week Five final project case will be the same case that you selected in Week Two and that you incorporate feedback provided to you by your instructor on the Week Two assignment when developing your final project. To complete this assignment, you will choose the client from the list below which you chose for your Week Two assignment.
Timothy Childers (Adolescent Male)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-A School Adolescent Male Interpretive Report Timothy Childers [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adolescent Male Case Study Timothy Childers [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
Mr. Kyle Jones (Adult Male Personal Injury Case)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Adult Male Personal Injury Interpretive Report Mr. Jones [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adult Male Personal Injury Case Study Mr. Jones [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
Mr. Jeremiah Smith (Geriatric Male Case)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Geriatric Male Interpretive Report Mr. Smith [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Geriatric Male Case Study Mr. Smith [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
As you write up your assessment report you will be taking on the role of a clinician who is conducting an assessment and providing treatment recommendations for the client that you choose from the list provided. You must use the information provided in case history and identify ...
This document summarizes research on objective psychological tests used to assess substance abuse and dual diagnoses. It discusses the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, and other screening tools. Key findings include: (1) the MMPI-2 and MCMI-III identify some personality subgroups related to substance abuse but research is limited, especially for diverse populations; (2) most patients in substance abuse facilities have dual diagnoses, commonly including antisocial personality disorder or schizophrenia; and (3) accurate assessment is complicated by potential neurological impairments from substance abuse and the timing of testing after starting treatment.
Spss Homework Psyc 421
SPSS Assignment Part 1 Instructions
Describing a Normative Sample
When it comes to the use of psychological tests, one approach that both researchers and clinicians take in trying to understand participants’ performance is a norm-referenced approach. With a norm-referenced test, the test is given to a large, representative group of participants known as the “normative sample” (a.k.a. “norm group”). Then, the scores of all subsequent test-takers are compared to the scores of the norm group. In order for the norm group to be a valid comparison group, it has to be representative of the population who will be taking the test.
So how do we know if the normative sample is representative? When summarizing the psychometric properties of a test, test developers and publishers usually describe the norm group with their demographic variables. Demographic variables are characteristics of the participants like: gender, age, ethnicity, relationship status, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation etc. A description of the normative sample allows examinersto decide if the test of interest can be used with their intended examinees. For example, if the normative sample were 95% male, then you likely could not logically compare their scores to females test takers! That is why readers need to know what the normative sample looks like.
The purpose of the current assignment is for you to provide a verbal (and graphical)description of a fictional normative sample of research participants.
In the Assignment Instructions folder, there is an SPSS data file that will be the basis for your analyses. The data provided are fictional and were created solely for the purposes of our SPSS assignments. This data file includes: 1) demographic information for a normative sample of 428 participants, and 2) participants’ scores on a test called the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D scale).
The CES-D Scale is utilized to measure symptoms of depression. It is a self-assessment that is completed by the individual. The CES-D contains 20items rated on a 4-point scale (0 = Rarely or None of the Time to 3
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The prompt analyzes The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, a 14th century account of the author's purported journeys around the world. It examines how Mandeville conceptualized and structured his depiction of the world, how he connected different peoples and cultures, and what criteria he used to determine inclusion and exclusion in his narrative. The prompt also considers how Mandeville's work relates to and expands upon previous historical accounts, and how his portrayal of non-European cultures fits into discussions about the inherent Eurocentrism of Western thinking. Students are asked to analyze Mandeville's text as a piece of primary evidence that provides insight into late medieval European perspectives on self and other.
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The document discusses the Holland Codes RIASEC theory of careers and vocational choice based on personality types. Psychologist John Holland developed the theory which categorizes personality into six types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The theory uses a three-letter code to represent a client's overall personality based on their interests. Tests like the O*NET Interest Profiler and Interest-Finder use Holland's codes to assess personality types and suggest suitable careers.
9
Studying Vulnerable Populations
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Recognize the three types of research needed to identify, understand, and address the
needs of vulnerable populations.
• Identify vulnerable populations using descriptive research.
• Identify vulnerability using analytic research.
• Assess program efficacy using evaluative research.
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CHAPTER 9
Critical Thinking
The three types of research all have advantages in certain situations and disadvantages in others. Do
you think there would there be a benefit in using only one type of research in all situations to ensure
consistency and accuracy?
Introduction
Introduction
To understand how to best address the needs of vulnerable populations, research must be conducted. The type of research used to study special populations in America’s health care system falls into three broad categories. Descriptive research
focuses on identifying those most at risk and the methods of identifying these groups and
their needs—for example, identifying which youth are most at risk for violent behavior.
Analytic research focuses on iden-
tifying the reasons for vulnerability
and ways to prevent and remediate
vulnerability, so it is used to iden-
tify why certain youth have higher
risks of violent behavior than others.
Evaluative research helps determine
the success of existing programs that
aim to provide services to vulner-
able groups—meaning that evalu-
ative research asks such questions
as, “What programs are effective at
addressing the needs of youth iden-
tified as being at risk for violent
behavior?”
Each research category serves an
important purpose; However, more
integration between research types
and studies would help improve
the understanding of vulnerability
as well as the programs that serve
America’s most vulnerable. The research associated with vulnerable populations is often
fragmented, in that studies often look at one particular issue or group but do not always
consider the connections that exist across issues and populations.
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Descriptive, analytic, and evaluative research are
all essential types of research used to study special
populations in America’s health care system.
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CHAPTER 9Section 9.1 Descriptive Research: Identifying the Vulnerable
Self-Check
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of research focuses on identifying those most at risk and the methods
of identifying these groups and their needs?
a. descriptive research
b. analytic research
c. evaluative research
d. collaborative research
2. Which type of research focuses on identifying the reasons for vulnerability and
the ways to prevent and remediate vulnerability?
a. descriptive research
b. evaluative resea ...
This study aimed to develop a reliable scale to measure individual attitudes toward antidepressant usage. The researcher reviewed literature identifying factors that could influence attitudes, such as stigma, labeling, knowledge, and media portrayal. A 12-item survey was created and administered online to 688 participants. Results showed those who had taken antidepressants had more positive attitudes than those who had not. The scale showed moderate reliability but could be improved by lengthening it. The study provides a first step in validly measuring this important attitude.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology, Class 3John Grady
This document summarizes key points from a lecture on diagnosing and treating psychopathology. It discusses reviewing DSM-5 criteria and using screening instruments to diagnose disorders. It provides guidance on evaluating diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses. The document also outlines components of disorders described in the DSM-5 including criteria, features, prevalence, course and more. Finally, it describes an upcoming diagnostic report exercise for the class to practice the evaluation and diagnosis process.
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e research and critical thinking to describe a contemporary drug use issue, including legislation, policies, messages, attitudes, affected populations and prevalence of use.t
There is a example of the assignment attached.
A.
Drug Use Issues
Choose a current issue in the news or new or proposed legislation regarding a drug discussed in Chapters 1-4. For example, the city of San Diego decided to allow both cultivation and distribution of recreational marijuana. In another example, the federal Department of Health and Human Services is investigating why insurance companies make opioids more accessible than other pain treatments by making opioids less expensive.
Use what you learned from the article/news report, from Chapters 1-4 in your textbook and from at least two additional academic sources to answer the following 8 questions. You need to obtain information from your additional sources to be able to answer these questions and not just use the one article you chose.
1.
ARTICLE/NEWS REPORT:
Give a very brief summary of what the article says.
2.
MESSAGES:
A.What messages is this article/report giving?
b. What conflicting or mixed messages are being given about this issue to the public?
3.
RESTRICTIVE LEGISLATION:
What restrictive legislation or policies exist regarding this issue? (Cite your source)
4.
ATITUDES:
What are the present-day attitudes related to this issue? (Cite your source)
POPULATIONS:
See handout below on how to report on populations.
(Cite your source)
a. Does this issue have a greater impact on certain population?
b. Which ones (age, region, ethnicity, socioeconomic level or other)?
5.
PREVALENCE:
What is the prevalence of use of this substance (most recent year available) in your city or state? You will need to look up the prevalence.
See handout on how to report on prevalence, below.
(Cite your source)
6.
VIOLENCE:
Is this substance associated with violence or crime (pharmacological, economically compulsive or systemic – see pages 38-39 of text book)? (Cite your source)
7.
OPINION:
What is your opinion on this issue and why? (For example, do you agree with the proposed legislation or policy change? What do you think about increasing or decreasing access to the substance?) You do not need any citations here but you may include them if you want.
FORMAT: Use these headings to make sure you don’t leave anything out (See sample post)
1.
ARTICLE/NEWS REPORT:
2.
MESSAGES:
3.
RESTRICTIVE LEGISLATION:
4.
ATITUDES:
5.
POPULATIONS:
6.
PREVALENCE:
7.
VIOLENCE:
8.
OPINION:
Sources:
· Because this is college, you need to use at least TWO
academic
sources: from government reports or scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles. This will give you experience doing academic research. You can use the course textbook or other sources as additional sources, but they will not count a ...
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PSY 211 Example Research Design Worksheet
Complete each section of this worksheet. You will use this worksheet to inform the Research Design section of your final project submission.
Citation of Literature
Bechtold, J., Simpson, T., White, H. R., & Pardini, D. (2015). Chronic adolescent marijuana use as a risk factor for physical and mental health problems in young adult men. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 29(3), 552–563.
Gap Identification
Many studies look at the effects of marijuana use on prenatal development and possible physical and psychological effects throughout the life span, particularly in teenagers and young adults. Researchers have also studied the factors that influence marijuana use across different age groups and in various environments. Some states are legalizing recreational marijuana use, but there has not been much time to study how that influences marijuana use among people in different age groups from varying environmental and racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (gap).
Research Question
Are adults who smoked marijuana recreationally during their teenage years more likely to continue recreational marijuana use in states where that use is legal?
Research Design
I would use a qualitative design for this study because I am looking at hard data (chosen design type and reason for choosing it. Note that this is an experimental design; however, your design may lend itself to descriptive or correlational). My independent variable is the legal status of marijuana. Marijuana use in adulthood is the dependent variable (independent and dependent variables). I would recruit participants from four states—two where recreational marijuana use is legal and two where it is not legal at all for recreational or medicinal use. I would use Colorado and Washington as the two legal states and Idaho and Wyoming as the two illegal states. The studies in my chosen track focused on certain cities, so I chose the latter two states to ensure that all four choices are within roughly the same geographical region. I chose Idaho and Wyoming specifically because personal use possession is not decriminalized in those states and is a misdemeanor rather than a felony (choosing study population).
Previous and current marijuana use would be self-reported via questionnaires. I would use both male and female participants for this study, as the studies in my research track focused on males, which I see as a potential bias (identification and addressing of potential bias). I would like to see if there are gender-related differences. I would administer an initial screening assessment asking about frequency of marijuana use prior to age 20 and the way in which participants viewed their use (sporadically/experimentally vs. regularly/recreationally). I would select those who use marijuana recreationally on a regular basis for the actual study. (Additional study details, which can be added as necessary. Your study may span a longer time period, for e ...
Assignment 3 Case HistoryWhen conducting an evaluation, it is als.docxsteviesellars
Assignment 3: Case History
When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor.
Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research methods of recording case histories.
Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying information. At this point, do not include details of any mental illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover the following components in your case history:
Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
Family background
Education
Employment
History of chemical use
Description of the current problem (include history of previous treatment, if any)
After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain how duty to report may come into play when working with this client.
Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.
By
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Created a comprehensive and valid case history with all required components.
50
Identified potential ethical issues that exist or may come into play with the client.
10
Explored issues of multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality.
20
Applied online library resources to support factors contributing to substance use and potential ethical issues.
12
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis
The
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
While these standardized diagnostic p.
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Module 5 Journal: Root Cause Analysis
Guidelines and Rubric
In this journal, you will continue to build your understanding of the DMAIC methodology of quality management by applying the skills and
knowledge you have learned in this module to the process you have been exploring throughout the previous modules’ journals. Specifically, you
will apply a Lean root cause analysis tool such as the 5 Whys, fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA),
scatter plot diagram, etc.
For this journal assignment, be sure to include the following:
● Identify the process problem
● Apply a Lean root cause analysis tool to reduce the problem to its logical root cause solution
● Determine the root causes
Guidelines for Submission: Your journal entry should include either an attachment or link to a diagram, bulleted list, flowchart, or bar graph of
the problem and solution depending on the tool selected.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Process
Problem
Identifies the process problem. N/A Does not identify the process problem. 10
Lean Root
Tool
Applies a Lean root cause analysis
tool.
Application of a Lean root cause analysis tool is
unclear or inappropriate.
Does not apply a Lean root cause
analysis tool.
40
Root
Cause
Determine the root causes. Root causes are unclear or inaccurate. Does not determine the root causes. 40
Mechanics No grammar or spelling errors that
distract the reader from the content. All
sources used are cited using APA
Style, 6th ed.
Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content. All sources used are
cited using APA Style, 6th ed.
Major errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content and/or errors made in citing
sources using APA Style, 6th ed.
10
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Total = 100%
Topic: Disparities in healthcare in USA
Writing chapter 4 (Data and Analysis) Everything that needs to be in this chapter is on the PowerPoint. Again, only chapter 4 needed.
8 pages
Reporting Results
This chapter includes a presentation and analysis of the data. The tone of the chapter is purely objective, devoid of assumptions and interpretations.
Following a summary of the research data (include whether your data are qualitative or quantitative), Chapter IV should be organized in a manner consistent with the research hypotheses. First, present data related to the first hypothesis. (3 hypotheses for this topic) It is usually a good idea to restate your hypothesis. (See initial proposal document) If you use tables, which are an effective way to present quantitative data, your description and analysis of the data should precede the table, not come afterwards. Be sure to sta ...
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Descriptive Epidemiology
HIV/AIDS was first recognized as an epidemic in the United States in 1981. At the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, the life expectancy for infected persons was less than 7 years. Today, because of research and new treatment options, people who begin treatment soon after diagnosis can expect to live a nearly normal life span (Cairns, 2010). The HIV/AIDS epidemic was identified through descriptive epidemiology.
Descriptive epidemiologic studies are often conducted as precursors to analytic studies. Epidemiologic concepts are used to gather data to better understand and evaluate health trends in populations. Data such as characteristics of the persons affected, place where an incident occurred, and time of occurrence are collected and analyzed to look for patterns in an effort to identify emerging health problems.
In this Discussion, you will apply the epidemiologic concepts of time, place, and person to a specific population health problem.
To prepare:
Consider a variety of population health problems, and then select one on which to focus for this Discussion.
Identify a specific population affected by your selected health problem.
Research the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.
Explore three to five data sources presented in the Learning Resources that could aid you in describing the population and magnitude of the problem. Analyze the strengths and limitations of each data source.
Consider methods for obtaining raw data to determine the variables of person, place, and time for your health problem. Ask yourself: How would the methods I select influence the accuracy of case identification, definition, and diagnosis?
By tomorrow Wednesday 03/07/18 by 4pm, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of THREE scholarly references from the list of required readings below. Include the level one headers as numbered below:
Post
a cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) Evaluate your selected health problem in the population you identified by describing
THREE
to
FIVE
characteristics related to person, place, and time.
2) Appraise the data sources you utilized by outlining the
strengths
and
limitations
of each.
3) Discuss
TWO
methods you could use to collect raw data to determine the descriptive epidemiology of your health problem, determine how these methods would influence the completeness of case identification as well as the case definition/diagnostic criteria used.
Required Readings
Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2014). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Chapter 3,
“Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Used in Epidemiology”
Chapter 4
, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”
Chapter 5
, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”
Chapter 3
examines several measu ...
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Ashford 2: - Week 1 – Assignment
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Sections of a Research Article
Research articles follow a standard format and usually include the following sections: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. In this assignment, you will explain each of the sections of a research article and illustrate your understanding of each section utilizing the assigned article. Review the assigned article by Swendsen, Conway, Degenhardt, Glantz, Jin, Merikangas, Sampson, & Kessler (2010) closely prior to writing your paper. In a three to four page paper:
The Sections of a Research Article paper
•Must be written in your own words and may not include quotations. Papers including quotes will not be accepted. All content from outside sources must be paraphrased and cited appropriately.
•Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate title page with the following:
◦Title of paper
◦Student’s name
◦Course name and number
◦Instructor’s name
◦Date submitted
•Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
•Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
ARTICLE FOR ASSIGNMENT & Tables that go with article
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Addiction. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2011 Jun 1.
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Addiction. 2010 Jun; 105(6): 1117–1128.
Published online 2010 Mar 10. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.02902.x
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Mental Disorders as Risk factors for Substance Use, Abuse and Dependence: Results from the 10-year Follow-up of the National Comorbidity Survey
Joel Swendsen,1 Kevin P. Conway,2 Louisa Degenhardt,3 Meyer Glantz,2 Robert Jin,4 Kathleen R. Merikangas,5 Nancy Sampson,4 and Ronald C. Kessler4
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Abstract
Aims
The comorbidity of mental disorders and substance dependence is well-documented, but prospective investigations in community samples are rare. This investigation examines the role of primary mental disorders as risk factors for the later onset of nicotine, alcohol and illicit drug use, abuse, and dependence with abuse.
Design
The NCS was a nationally representative survey of mental and substance disorders in the US carried out in 1990 1992. The NCS-2 re-interviewed a probability sub-sample of NCS respondents in 2001-2 ...
Many individuals seeking mental health treatment meet criteria for both substance use and other mental health disorders. Clinicians must be able to assess for substance use disorders by understanding diagnostic criteria and using available screening tools. It can be difficult to distinguish substance use disorders from other conditions, so differential diagnosis is important. For a case study patient, one would collect history, do a mental status exam, consider at least three differential diagnoses with supporting evidence from DSM-5 criteria, and select a primary diagnosis based on a critical thinking process. Reflection on the session could include things that might be done differently and discussions of legal/ethical issues, health promotion, and patient factors like age, ethnicity, and risk factors.
Psychological Assessment Report
Psychological assessment reports are written by psychology professionals who work in a variety of settings. In addition, professionals in many different subfields within psychology, education and health must be able to read, understand and apply information provided in psychological assessment reports in order to effectively serve their clients. For your Final Assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge of psychological assessment by applying the information you have learned throughout this course in the interpretation and write up of a psychological assessment report. Your Final Project will be based on one of the case information/data tables that have been provided in the course. The three cases consist of one adolescent assessment, one adult assessment, and one geriatric assessment. It is expected that your Week Five final project case will be the same case that you selected in Week Two and that you incorporate feedback provided to you by your instructor on the Week Two assignment when developing your final project. To complete this assignment, you will choose the client from the list below which you chose for your Week Two assignment.
Timothy Childers (Adolescent Male)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-A School Adolescent Male Interpretive Report Timothy Childers [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adolescent Male Case Study Timothy Childers [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
Mr. Kyle Jones (Adult Male Personal Injury Case)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Adult Male Personal Injury Interpretive Report Mr. Jones [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Adult Male Personal Injury Case Study Mr. Jones [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
Mr. Jeremiah Smith (Geriatric Male Case)
· Butcher, J. “Contemporary Use of the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment”, Continuing Education Course presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 2014. ABS 300 Week Five Sample MMPI-2 Geriatric Male Interpretive Report Mr. Smith [PDF].
· Kennedy, N. & Harper, Y. (2014). ABS 300 Week Five Final Paper Geriatric Male Case Study Mr. Smith [PDF]. College of Health, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.
As you write up your assessment report you will be taking on the role of a clinician who is conducting an assessment and providing treatment recommendations for the client that you choose from the list provided. You must use the information provided in case history and identify ...
This document summarizes research on objective psychological tests used to assess substance abuse and dual diagnoses. It discusses the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, and other screening tools. Key findings include: (1) the MMPI-2 and MCMI-III identify some personality subgroups related to substance abuse but research is limited, especially for diverse populations; (2) most patients in substance abuse facilities have dual diagnoses, commonly including antisocial personality disorder or schizophrenia; and (3) accurate assessment is complicated by potential neurological impairments from substance abuse and the timing of testing after starting treatment.
Spss Homework Psyc 421
SPSS Assignment Part 1 Instructions
Describing a Normative Sample
When it comes to the use of psychological tests, one approach that both researchers and clinicians take in trying to understand participants’ performance is a norm-referenced approach. With a norm-referenced test, the test is given to a large, representative group of participants known as the “normative sample” (a.k.a. “norm group”). Then, the scores of all subsequent test-takers are compared to the scores of the norm group. In order for the norm group to be a valid comparison group, it has to be representative of the population who will be taking the test.
So how do we know if the normative sample is representative? When summarizing the psychometric properties of a test, test developers and publishers usually describe the norm group with their demographic variables. Demographic variables are characteristics of the participants like: gender, age, ethnicity, relationship status, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation etc. A description of the normative sample allows examinersto decide if the test of interest can be used with their intended examinees. For example, if the normative sample were 95% male, then you likely could not logically compare their scores to females test takers! That is why readers need to know what the normative sample looks like.
The purpose of the current assignment is for you to provide a verbal (and graphical)description of a fictional normative sample of research participants.
In the Assignment Instructions folder, there is an SPSS data file that will be the basis for your analyses. The data provided are fictional and were created solely for the purposes of our SPSS assignments. This data file includes: 1) demographic information for a normative sample of 428 participants, and 2) participants’ scores on a test called the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D scale).
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
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environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
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1. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening InventoryOrder DescriptionAssessment Write Up –
Students will choose one assessment tool. You must choose an instrument or measure that
is ranked within the top 55 used by counselors for review.Once you have chosen your
instrument to be reviewed, access both the Tests in Print and Mental Measurement
Yearbook electronic databases through the GSU library page. You may also use articles from
Psych-Info or Psych-Articles if you like to supplement your information. If you find a more
current version of the measure that has been reviewed (e.g., BDI-2 instead of the BDI; WAIS-
IV instead of the WAIS), review the most recent version of the measure that has information
available on it.Do not use Wikipedia or other general public sources.Write up a paper in
strict APA format and style (e.g., title page, running head, abstract, reference page,
appropriate heading levels, 12 point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, etc.),
aIDressing the following questions in full:1. Background: Provide a brief background of
what the instrument is supposed to measure, who developed it, and when it was
developed.2. Development: Describe how the instrument was developed. What was the
sampling strategy? How many people were in the norming group? Where were they
sampled from? Was expert review, factor analysis, a pilot study, or any other method used
in the initial development of the instrument? Explain what they did and what the results of
these steps were.3. Reliability: Provide as much information as you can about the different
forms of known reliability for the instrument. What types of reliability have been obtained,
what are the reliability values, and how reliable is this instrument?4. Validity: Provide as
much information as you can about the different forms of validity known for this
instrument. What forms of validity have been obtained for it, how were these obtained, and
what does this tell you about the instrument?5. Summary: Now briefly summarize your
main findings involving the background, development, reliability, and validity of this
measure. Based on your findings, would you recommend its use? Why or why not?Text
length will depend of course on the amount of information you find for your chosen
instrument, but the body of the paper should generally run about 4-6 pages of content in
length. Include title page abstract page and reference page. Total pages for write up will be
7-9 pages.Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory– 3 (The)Acronym:SASSI-
3.Authors:Miller, Glenn A.Publication Date:1983– 1997.Publisher Information:The SASSI
Institute, 201 Camelot Lane, Springville, IN, 47462, sassi@sassi.com, http://sassi.com
.Purpose:Designed to ‘ identify individuals who have a high probability of having a
substance dependence disorder.’ Test Category:Alcohol and Substance Use.Population:Ages
2. 18– 73.Scores:10 subscales: Face Valid Alcohol, Face Valid Other Drugs, Symptoms, Obvious
Attributes, Subtle Attributes, Defensiveness, Supplemental AIDiction Measure, Family vs.
Controls, Correctional, Random Answering Pattern..Administration:Individual or
group.Time:[15] minutes.Price Data:Available from publisher.Comments:May be
administered as paper-and-pencil instrument with hand scoring or scoring by optical
scanning, computer administered, or via audiotape for people with special needs regarding
vision or literacyCross References:For reviews by Ephrem Fernandez and David J. Pittenger,
see 15:252; see T5:2553 (6 references); for reviews by Barbara Kerr and Nicholas A. Vacc
of an earlier edition, see 12:381 (1 reference); see also T4:2623 (1
reference).Reviewers:Fernandez, Ephrem; Pittenger, David J..Special Editions:Foreign
Language Edition: Spanish version available..Yearbook Volume:15.Yearbook Reference:B. S.
Plake, J. C. Impara, & R. A. Spies (Eds.), The fifteenth mental measurements yearbook.
2003.Published Test Description:The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3.
Purpose: Designed to ‘ identify individuals who have a high probability of having a
substance dependence disorder.’ Population: Ages 18-73. Publication Dates: 1983-1997.
Acronym: SASSI-3. Scores: 10 subscales: Face Valid Alcohol, Face Valid Other Drugs,
Symptoms, Obvious Attributes, Subtle Attributes, Defensiveness, Supplemental AIDiction
Measure, Family vs. Controls, Correctional, Random Answering Pattern. Administration:
Individual or group. Price Data: Available from publisher. Time: [15] minutes. Comments:
May be administered as paper-and-pencil instrument with hand scoring or scoring by
optical scanning, computer administered, or via audiotape for people with special needs
regarding vision or literacy. Author: Glenn A. Miller. Publisher: The SASSI Institute. Cross
References: See T5:2553 (6 references); for reviews by Barbara Kerr and Nicholas A. Vacc of
an earlier edition, see 12:381 (1 reference); see also T4:2623 (1 reference).Accession
Number:test.1982Translate Full Text:HTML Full TextSubstance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory– 3 (The)ListenPauseStopSelect: SettingsDownload mp3?CloseReview of the
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 by EPHREM FERNANDEZ, Associate
Professor of Clinical Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX:DESCRIPTION.
The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (SASSI-3) is a psychometric instrument
that is designed to make inferences about substance dependence disorder. On one side, it
has 14 face valid items that are quite obvious in their relationship to substance dependence;
these are further divided into items related to alcohol and items related to other drugs. The
other side consists of 67 items that are supposed to be indirect or nonmanifest in their
relationship to substance dependence. The face valid items are to be rated on a 4-point scale
of frequency, and the other items are in a true-false format. Responses can be made with
reference to any one of four time frames: entire life, past 6 months, 6 months before, or 6
months since. The test is usually completed within 15 minutes and objectively scored within
a minute or 2. Computerized versions are available, and so are optical scanning versions as
well as an audiotaped version for those with reading difficulties.Nine subscales are
embeIDed in this instrument: Face Valid Alcohol, Face Valid Other Drugs, Symptoms,
Obvious Attributes, Subtle Attributes, Defensiveness, Supplemental AIDiction Measure,
Family vs. Controls, and Correctional. In aIDition, there is a scale to detect random
responding.Scores are interpreted with reference to a decision rule stipulating cutoffs for
3. each subscale. Exceeding any rule leads to an inference of high probability substance
dependence disorder. Only if scores are below the cutoff on all rules is an inference of low
probability made. The scores can be plotted on a profile graph. Further interpretation of
individual subscale scores is possible, though (as the authors caution) such interpretations
do not rest on empirical research and are best viewed as hypotheses and ideas for
assessment.DEVELOPMENT. This is a third edition of the adult form of the SASSI originally
developed by Miller (1985). An adolescent SASSI was developed in 1990, and a Spanish
version emerged in 1996. The SASSI-3 was developed out of data from a sample of 2,015
respondents, most of whom were in aIDiction treatment facilities, general psychiatric
hospitals including a dual diagnosis center, a vocational rehabilitation program, and a sex
offender treatment program. A subset of 839 cases had DSM diagnoses in aIDition to SASSI
scores, and this was randomly divided into roughly equal numbers of those diagnosed with
substance use disorder and those diagnosed without it. Data from the first of these
subsamples were used to formulate decision rules on SASSI scoring, and these were cross-
validated in the second subsample. There were no significant differences between these two
subsamples in terms of age, years of education, or other demographic variables.TECHNICAL.
Psychometric studies of the SASSI have been accumulating although many have been on the
adolescent version and other previous versions of the instrument. Many of the studies also
remain in the form of unpublished dissertations.Teslak (2000) found that SASSI-3 scores
correlated with scores on similar screening measures such as the Michigan Alcoholism
Screening Test (MAST) and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST). However, the SASSI-3
was no more accurate than either of its counterparts and did not show incremental utility.
Pearson (2000) found that the SASSI-3 predicted psychiatric substance use disorder.
However, the concordance rate of the SASSI-3 with psychiatric substance use disorder was
.69 for true positive rate and .82 for true negative rate, and these figures are considerably
lower than previously observed. Arenth, Bogner, Corrigan, and Schmidt (2001) found lower
accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for the SASSI-3 in patients with traumatic brain injury
than for a sample of disabled persons in a vocational rehabilitation program. Furthermore,
they found that blood alcohol level at the time of injury had higher specificity when
compared to SASSI-3 test classifications. More encouraging psychometric findings have
been reported by Lazowski, Miller, Boye, and Miller (1998). Working on the development
sample described earlier, these authors found a 95% concordance between SASSI-3
inferences and clinical diagnoses of substance dependence. The test had a sensitivity of 96%
and a specificity of 93%. Its retest reliability in a sample of 40 respondents assessed 2
weeks apart was in the range of .92 to 1.00. The authors also noted that as compared to
those who were test negative on the SASSI-3, those classified as test positive had higher
mean scores on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) AIDiction
Acknowledgment Scale, the MMPI-2 AIDiction Potential Scale, the MacAndrew Alcoholism
Scale-Revised, the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test, the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-
II (MCMI-II) Alcohol Dependence Scale, and the MCMI-II Drug Dependence Scale. However,
the absence of correlation coefficients in this context makes it difficult to conclude about the
concurrent validity between the SASSI-3 and these other instruments.The SASSI-3 is
portrayed as a test of substance dependence disorder, but how this differs from other
4. substance-related disorders is left unclear. This is compounded by the authors’ references
to terms such as substance use, substance abuse, and substance misuse. In an appendix to
the user’ s guide, it is stated that the SASSI-3 can be used to flag for further evaluation of
substance abuse disorder. This is misleading in that it suggests that substance dependence
is a mild precursor of substance abuse when (as defined by DSM) the latter is not associated
with tolerance, withdrawal, or compulsive use. Also, by way of definition, it would be useful
to clarify the substances that are embodied in this category of disorders. In DSM, this
extends beyond the illicit drugs (that seem to be the focus of the SASSI-3) to medications,
toxins, and even items of household consumption. DSM diagnoses of substance dependence
also come with specifiers such as with or without tolerance, and different types of
remission. In the absence of such specifiers, a SASSI-3 diagnosis is of limited clinical
utility.An even more serious handicap of the SASSI-3 is that it permits only a dichotomous
interpretation of high versus low probability of substance dependence. There are more than
80 items and nine decision rules; have the authors perhaps undersold the instrument by
ignoring the possibility that the number of decision rules satisfied might be related to the
confidence level in diagnosing a substance dependence disorder? At least, if statements
about medium probability of the disorder were possible, the instrument would be more
clinically useful.At a more minor level, some items in the SASSI-3 are phrased in common
lingo (e.g., Item 8 on the FVOD: “ Gotten really stoned or wiped out on drugs [more than just
high]“ ). Other items use technical jargon that may not be fathomed (e.g., Item 9 on the FVA:
“ Had the effects of drinking recur after not drinking for a while [e.g., flashbacks,
hallucinations, etc.]“ ). It is hard to see the purpose of a question about “ weekly family take
home income.” COMMENTARY. The SASSI-3 is laudable in its attempt to assess substance
dependence regardless of participants’ acknowledgment or denial. It does so by using a
number of subtle items that may be indirectly associated with substance use. It is also
convenient to administer, quick to score, and readily interpreted. However, the
interpretations can only take the form of high or low likelihood of the disorder in question.
This does not aID much to a DSM diagnosis of substance dependence, and it also fails to
shed light on the many qualifiers of such a diagnosis. No doubt, elaboration and illumination
of the disorder is possible with further research in this area. Further research is also needed
to quantify the psychometric features of the SASSI-3. Especially needed are factor analytic
studies of the kind done on its predecessors, the SASSI-2 and the SASSI. There is reason to
believe that such factorial validity as demonstrated for its predecessors will prevail in the
case of the SASSI-3.SUMMARY. As with many instruments that are driven exclusively by
empirical data, the SASSI-3 is methodologically commendable but conceptually less
impressive. This limits its clinical potential too. Yet, the test is widely used. With further
research and revision, it can be expected to fill a significant void in the field of assessment of
substance use disorders.REVIEWER’ S REFERENCESArenth, P. M., Bogner, J. A., Corrigan, J.
D., & Schmidt, L. (2001). The utility of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 for
use with individuals with brain injury. Brain Injury, 15, 499-510.Lazowski, L. E., Miller, F. G.,
Boye, M. W., & Miller, G. A. (1998). Efficacy of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory-3 (SASSI-3) in identifying substance dependence disorders in clinical settings.
Journal of Personality Assessment, 71, 114-128.Miller, G. A. (1985). The Substance Abuse
5. Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI): Adult SASSI-2 manual supplement. Spencer, IN: Spencer
Evening World.Pearson, B. S. (2000). Validation of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory-3 (SASSI-3) with the adult chronically mentally ill population. Dissertation
Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering, 60 (12-B): 6418.Teslak, A.
G. (2000). The utility of the CAGE, MAST, DAST, and SASSI-3 in assessing substance
use/misuse in a psychiatric population. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The
Sciences and Engineering, 61 (5-B): 2814.Review of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory-3 by DAVID J. PITTENGER, Head and Associate Professor, Department of
Psychology, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN:Like the
proverbial better mousetrap, many clinicians and counselors will beat a path to the
developer of a better indicator of substance abuse. An inexpensive instrument that readily
identifies the presence of substance abuse is of considerable value for those working in a
variety of venues including colleges and universities, where some students evidence the
early stages of substance dependence; medical settings, where substance abuse
compromises the health and treatment of the patient; and psychological treatment facilities
where patients may exhibit psychiatric problems that mask significant substance abuse
problems. The publishers of the third edition of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Inventory (SASSI-3) assure us that they have produced the better substance abuse
index.DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT. The SASSI, which was first published in 1988, is
an empirically derived inventory designed to indicate the risk of substance dependence
using items that are less likely to elicit suspicion and untruthful answers. Myerholtz &
Rosenberg (1998) reported that the SASSI is an extremely popular instrument and used in a
variety of treatment facilities as well as other settings (e.g., schools and employee assistant
programs).According to the SASSI-3 manual, the goal of the revision was to increase the
ability of the SASSI to discriminate between those who are or are not substance dependent.
The current version of the instrument contains most of the items used in the previous
edition of the inventory and is appropriate for adults (age 18 and older). The publisher also
produces an adolescent (ages 12-18) version of the SASSI.The SASSI-3 consists of two parts
that are printed on separate sides of a single paper form. The first part of the instrument
represents the subtle portion of the inventory and contains 67 true-false statements. The
vast majority (57) of the statements make no overt reference to drug and alcohol use, and
appear to be easily understood by most adults. Twenty of these items were taken from the
Psychological Screening Inventory (Lanyon, 1970).Manual scoring consists of an easy-to-
use transparent scoring template for the eight subscales of the first portion of the
instrument. Alternatives include a computer version of the instrument and answer forms
that may be machine scored. The publisher also offers an audiotape of the SASSI-3 for
clients with reading problems. Scoring the first portion of the instrument yields one validity
scale, five clinical scales, and two ancillary scales.The Random Answer Pattern (RAP) is a
measure of validity. It indicates whether the client answered randomly or had difficulty
understanding the items.There are three clinical scales that measure the presence of
symptoms of substance abuse. The Symptoms (SYM) scale is a new scale that assesses the
presence of behavioral, emotional, and social correlates of substance abuse. The Obvious
Attributes (OAT) scale is an index of the social effects substance abuse (e.g., legal problems).
6. According to the user’ s guide, persons diagnosed with substance abuse are likely to
endorse this item when answering honestly. The Subtle Attributes (SAT) scale complements
the OAT scale as it consists of statements endorsed by substance dependent patients
attempting to hide their dependence as well as those who answered honestly.The
Defensiveness (DEF) scale assesses willful attempts to deny substance dependence as well
as a personality trait or reaction to stressful personal circumstances. The Supplemental
AIDiction Measure (SAM) scale purports to differentiate between defensive clients hiding
substance abuse and other defensive individuals.The Family vs. Controls (FAM) scale
identifies individuals who may live with or have a significant relationship with a substance
abuser. This scale is not used in determining substance dependence, but may be used to
assess the needs of those close to a substance dependent person. Similarly, the Correctional
(COR) is not a clinical measure as it serves as an indication of abusers who have had a
record of legal/criminal entanglements.The second portion of the instrument consists of 12
questions that identify the extent of alcohol use and 14 questions that identify the extent of
other drug use. Clients may be instructed to answer the questions within the time frame of
their entire life, during the past 6 months, or 6 months before or after a critical event.
Although the instrument offers these options, the manual warns that the 6-month time
frames may increase the proportion of false positives. Consequently the manual encourages
users to use the entire lifetime unless circumstances dictate otherwise. The scale for these
questions is a Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (repeatedly).There are separate
normative data for male and females. Interpreting the results begins by plotting each
subscale score on a graph that creates a client profile and then completing a checklist for
nine “ decision rules.” Each rule determines whether the client scored at or above a critical
score for one or a combination of the scales. A positive response to any one of the rules is
evidence of a high probability of substance dependence. An extensive user’ s guide, which is
separate from the manual, provides detailed accounts of different profiles that may emerge
and their clinical significance.TECHNICAL. The promotional material and manual for the
SASSI-3 make extensive reference to the predictive validity of scores from the instrument.
Specifically, the claim is that the SASSI-3 has a 94% correspondence rate with clinical
assessments of substance abuse. Independent research examining the utility of the SASSI-3
also suggests that the instrument is an extremely useful tool (Horrigan & Piazza, 1999;
Horrigan & Katz, 2000; Horrigan, Schroeder, & Schaffer, 2000) that should be used during
the initial screening for substance abuse. Although these results are encouraging, they need
to be interpreted with due caution. Striking features of the manual are the data and
statistical information that are not reported. Those familiar with the Standards for
Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, & NCME, 1999) will be disappointed by
the notable absence of information that would allow one to make a more informed decision
regarding the utility of the instrument.The sample used to create the norms for this version
of the instrument were 848 patients drawn from aIDiction treatment centers, general
psychiatric hospitals, dual diagnosis hospitals, vocational rehabilitation programs, and sex
offender treatment programs. All participants had completed the SASSI-3 and had been
independently evaluated for substance abuse using the criteria established in the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R; American Psychiatric Association,
7. 1987; DSM-IV, American Psychiatric Association, 1994). There is no indication of the
credentials of the persons rendering the diagnosis of substance abuse. Within the sample,
80% were diagnosed as substance dependent.COMMENTARY. Although the reported
accuracy rate of the SASSI-3 is high, the data should be interpreted with some caution. Using
the test with populations for which there is a high proportion of substance abuse may
inflate its criterion validity. Stated from a different perspective, using the instrument as a
screening instrument for populations with a lower base rate of substance dependence (e.g.,
college students, employee assistance programs) may produce lower criterion validity
estimates (Lilienfeld, Wood, & Garb, 2000). Using the data presented in the manual, I
determined LB, an asymmetric measure of association, to be LB = .70. In other words, using
the SASSI-3 reduces by 70% the error in predicting the criterion of substance dependence.
Although this is an extremely high value, it may be substantially lower for different
populations. Unfortunately, the manual provides no normative data for populations not
directly associated with treatment for a psychopathology.There are other notable absences
in the supporting materials. As stated previously, the SASSI-3 contains several important
clinical scales. Indeed, the user’ s guide describes several examples of patients who
represent different clinical symptom profiles. Unfortunately, there are no data to verify the
appropriateness of making these distinctions among profile patterns. Similarly, there has
been no attempt to confirm the factor structure of the instrument. Indeed, Gray (2001) was
unable to confirm a factor model implied by the subscales.There is also limited information
regarding the temporal stability of the instrument. The manual reports high test-retest
reliability for a 2-week interval with only 40 respondents who were part of the substance
abuse treatment population. Myerholtz and Rosenberg (1997, 1998) reported much lower
reliabilities for the binary diagnosis of substance dependence for the 2-week interval (phi =
.68) and the 4-week interval (phi = .36), and that SASSI scores are susceptible to
instructions for fake good or bad.Finally, there are no data to indicate the utility of the
SASSI-3 relative to other measures of substance abuse. Myerholtz and Rosenberg (1998)
reported moderate to large coefficient Kappas between the SASSI and other indicators of
substance abuse, some of which are in the public domain. Given the availability of a number
of alternative screening instruments, one would hope to have data that illustrate the
incremental validity of using the SASSI-3 at the exclusion of other instruments.SUMMARY.
The SASSI-3 may well serve as a quick and ready triage instrument for the presence of
substance abuse. Users should not be sanguine in assuming the SASSI-3 is as accurate as its
publisher claims. Consequently, one hopes that the publishers of the instrument will expand
their analysis of the psychometric properties of the instrument.REVIEWER’ S
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prenatal patients-A post partum assessment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 17,
243-248.Horrigan, T. J., Schroeder, A. V., & Schaffer, R. M. (2000). The triad of substance
abuse, violence, and depression are interrelated in pregnancy-National survey findings.
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validation of a psychological screening inventory. Journal of Consulting & Clinical
Psychology, 35, 24-37.Lilienfeld, S. O., Wood, J. M., & Garb, H. N. (2000). The scientific status
of projective techniques. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 1, 27-67.Myerholtz, L.
E., & Rosenberg, H. (1997). Screening DUI offenders for alcohol problems: Psychometric
assessment of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory. Psychology of AIDictive
Behaviors, 11, 155-165.Myerholtz, L., & Rosenberg, H. (1998). Screening college students
for alcohol problems: Psychometric assessment of the SASSI-2. Journal of Studies on
Alcohol, 59, 439-446.The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska and the Buros
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