Psychological evaluation

Why is it important to collect data using multiple sources? The reason data from multiple sources needs to be collected is so the the evaluator can obtain a better understanding of the individual needing assistance. Student records should be reviewed for information on when the problem first started, how intense is the problem and what interventions have already been used. Also, this source of information will produce data on demographics, attendance, test scores and teacher comments, which…

3.5 Semi-Structured Interviews An interview is basically a verbal conversation between two people with the aim of collecting relevant data for the purpose of research. According to McNamara (1999), interviews are particularly useful for acquiring the story behind a participant’s experiences while the interviewer can pursue in depth information around the topic. Besides, there are underlying assumptions that that the non-verbal acts are more real and basic while the verbal acts are epiphenomenal…

The concept of best interest of the child was at one time not even a question, it was automatically a consensual decision that a young child; especially a girl remain in the care of the mother in a divorce or custody battle under what was known as the, “tender years doctrine”. The best interest of the child has now-a-day taken on a totally different meaning. Neither parent is thought to have any innate right to the child. Many factors are taken into consideration before making a decision, such…

extraordinary psychological traumatic event. As a result of this unusual and unexpected trauma, PTSD patients are always on guard and easily frightened or triggered. Anger and irritation are difficult for PTSD patients to control because they usually view the world as hostile and, as a result, these patients often isolate themselves. The PTSD patient often feels guilt, remorse and self-loathing as a result of the trauma that was of no fault of their own. Many PTSD patients have adopted…

In addition this study will explore the outcomes with women of urban low-income with ethno racial minority background, and evaluate the possibility of psychological trauma, PTSD, and DESNOS, in addition to what interventions would best benefit those whom suffer from mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis NOS, bipolar disorder, and or major depressive disorder with psychotic…

experienced by service members ' families. The authors first define and describe PTSD to include the stigma surrounding the mental health disorder. They then discuss STS, which occurs when a service member 's spouse or children experience detrimental psychological effects caused by the knowledge of trauma experienced by the service member. The authors then look specifically at the effects on the spouse, children, and the family unit as a whole. The article concludes by detailing four strategies…

in court in front of them attacker, can debilitating, and damage their testimonial. (Justice, 2016) Test Anxiety Test anxiety is a psychological condition that can occur prior to testing or during testing, the symptoms can be so server that a student is unable to complete the test. The…

Individuals with dementia are at highly vulnerable to abuse by caregivers, family, and friends. This abuse can occur in many different areas. Many times a suffering individual lacks the capacity or ability to communicate abuse to others. Below you will find often areas often victimized. Many times a person with dementia may reach a point where they are no longer able to handle their personal finances and the responsibilities then fall into other’s hands. In circumstances such as this, one may…

Concerns also arise from the study’s lack of initial disclosure to participants by adding the psychological questions and factors of PTSD and Attachment Disorder to “Wave 13”, as research was originally designed to look at personality as a predictor of coronary heart disease only (Ogle & Rubin, 2015). Updated consent forms would be required. Possible…

with reference to published literature “ICU diaries are frequently promoted as being beneficial for the patients’ psychological recovery from critical illness”. Intensive care unit (ICU) is an environment where often the most fragile patients are, and where they receive treatment. During their sometimes prolonged stay in ICU, patients often experience strong physical and psychological stress, including critical life threatening illness, terror, lack of privacy, noises, pain, sedation, sleep…