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Developmental Challenges in Middle Adulthood

 
 

Discussion 1: Developmental Challenges in Middle Adulthood

All we know about the future is that it will be different.
—The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Adulthood has a way of spurring a false sense of stability and predictability. For example, adults who have settled into a successful career and family routine often start each morning with a clear vision of what the day will bring. However, what happens when the unexpected happens? How do unforeseen circumstances such as a natural disaster, medical complication, car accident, layoff, an unfaithful partner, or addiction alter one’s life path and overall happiness? These are events that may lead someone to see a counselor. As such, counselors must equip themselves with a wide range of strategies and approaches that will support their adult clients as they create counseling goals and interventions.
For this Discussion, review this week’s media, “Middle Adulthood.”Focus on your assigned client in your case study family. Before crafting your post, also consider the points raised in the media, “Perspectives: Middle Adulthood.”
Post by Day 3 a conceptualization of the client that you were assigned. Then, describe two developmental challenges associated with that client. Finally, describe two potential counseling goals and two interventions you could use for the client using a wellness perspective. Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning Resources and the current literature. Be specific.

Readings

· Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
o Chapter 13, “Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, Personality, and Social Development” (review pp. 478-525)
o Chapter 14, “Living Well: Stress, Coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood” (pp. 526-555)
Diehl, M., & Hay, E. L. (2010). Risk and resilience factors in coping with daily stress in adulthood: The role of age, self-concept incoherence, and personal control. Developmental Psychology, 46(5),1132–1146.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Henning, P. B. (2011). Disequilibrium, development, and resilience through adult life. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(5),443–454.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Ong, A. D., Bergeman, C. S., & Boker, S. M. (2009). Resilience comes of age: Defining features in later adulthood. Journal of Personality, 77(6),1777–1804.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Pufall-Jones, E., & Mistry, J. (2010). Navigating across cultures: Narrative constructions of lived experience. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 4(3), 151–167.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Specht, J., Egloff, B., & Schmukle, S. C. (2011). Stability and change of personality across the life course: The impact of age and major life events on mean-level and rank-order stability of the Big Five. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(4), 862–882.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Sutin, A. R., Costa, P. T., Jr., Wethington, E., & Eaton, W. (2010). Turning points and lessons learned: Stressful life events and personality trait development across middle adulthood. Psychology and Aging, 25(3), 524–533.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
 
This week’s presenter discusses the impacts of family, career, and sexual orientation in middle adulthood.
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nature and nurture

To prepare for this Final Project Assignment:
· Review the Final Project Rubric and consider the requirements needed for the Final Project Assignment.
· Select two developmental theories and consider how they relate to the topic you chose in Week 1 and Week 7. 
For your Final Project Assignment: Write a 5- to 6-page paper (excluding the title page and references) that references at least four scholarly articles which include at least two unique articles for each theory you selected. (Note: The course text may be used as a source; however, you must have at least four additional references.) In your Final Project, include the following: DPSY 6111/8111: Themes and Theories of Developmental Psychology
· A description of both theories you selected and why you think they are appropriate for the topic
· A comparison of the theories related to the topic you chose
· Take a position as to which theory provides a better understanding of the topic
· Explain whether nature, nurture, or both, were emphasized in that theory and to what extent Provide scholarly support for your position. It is strongly recommended that you include proper APA format and citations.
Final Project Topics
Choose one of the following:
· Language development
· Why toddlers have tantrums
· Learning disorders
· Academic achievement: success and/or failure
· Acculturation (manners, mores)
· Adolescent negative risk-taking behavior
· Eating disorders
· Obesity
· Dropping out of school
· Parenting style/child rearing
· Development of intimate relationships
· Group affiliations (e.g., religious, political, friendships, special interests)
· Retirement issues
· Depression in late adulthood
· Cognitive decline in late adulthood
Please ensure that you use Scholar resouces

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Psychosocial Development Theory

Imagine that you work as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist to help children suffering from emotional disturbances overcome maladaptive behaviors.
Select a psychological theory and obtain faculty approval of your selected psychological theory. Theory selected is Psychosocial Development Theory.
Write 100- to 150 -word action plan that addresses the issue presented in the scenario.
Explain how you will solve the psychological issue presented according to the theory you selected.
Apply socialization strategies to help your clients cope with aggression, social skills and academic difficulties. Use creative, critical, and probabilistic reasoning to solve the issue related to behavior and mental processes.

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Qualitative Tools

Qualitative Tools Make sure the qualitative article that you selected in Unit 1 will allow you to thoroughly address all of the points required for this discussion. Using the information from this week’s readings, complete the following: Identify and describe key concept in the research. Describe and evaluate the data collection method or methods. Was the data collection method appropriate to allow the researcher to answer the research question? Why or why not? Describe and evaluate the data analysis procedure or procedures. Was the data analysis procedure appropriate to allow the researcher to answer the research question? Explain the importance of appropriate data collection and data analyses procedures to scientific merit. List the persistent link for the article in your response. Refer to the Persistent Links and DOIs guide, linked in Resources, to learn how to locate this information in the library database. Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post. Please add on the persistent link before the references: https://capella-summon-serialssolutions-com.library.capella.edu/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwdV1Ni8IwEC2LB3fd_QsS8Bw0nfQj56J4EUR2zyG0CXqpov3_OK9pXRE8Z5KhYci8dF7efCU_DtzstuvfcDXJozS47MtcKoc2NqHB1QekTLNUEmmOx4hSMT79h6_KfDJq9R6_jcXh3NPoxakV7EBUSCNHVD3EOYjdwL-Te97y1l_FBrxkQNnvZNLydW6W_G3Wv9VWDk0GZE2UKZmqUBfsuVHESILRizel165JjV65Ivg8uIy_0nhNOtOOiHMkFZwVc8p1HVCwXsR1x6PcDlFws2xpwJQvITI6j1Y49y2Cp7u62lIJlWAi9OxaRYMxO9pLlJuwalTkftk-dHqPU0BBe_L6zv4OORpw1g

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Proposal For A New Treatment Center

4-5 pages……due 2/4/18….You have learned many of the basic elements of a chemical dependency center in today’s world. Now it is time to write a report that will be used in a final proposal for a new treatment center. Consider what you have already learned, and continue your research about addiction and recovery theories, services, and continuum of care to design the most effective treatment center possible. Based on current issues that you have learned about, consider the changes you believe could be made to improve this evolving system.
Start with some of the following questions:
What do you think the future best practices might look like?
How might you care for the professionals in a field while they are caring for their clients?
What kind of professional development will the staff need to make this center a success? How might this improve services to those in need?
Given what you know and what your group discovered and discussed about modern treatment facilities, use your imagination to come up with a futuristic model of an addiction and recovery services center. Be sure to address the following information in a proposal of 4–5 pages:
Objective
Type of facility
Need for the facility
Purpose of the facility
Current issues or challenges the facility is designed to address
Mission statement of the facility
Philosophy or theories practiced within the facility
Logistics
Populations to be served by the facility
Treatments used in the facility
Physical appearance of the facility
Type of staff
Professional development that will be available to staff
Additional important details
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

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Tempe Corporation's capital structure

Accounting Homework

Tempe Corporation’s capital structure consists of 75,000 shares of common stock. The December 31, 2016 account balances are listed below. All adjusting entries have been made

except for the accrual of taxes (20% tax rate).
Sales $1,303,600
Purchase discounts 18,000
Purchases 642,000
Loss on Discontinued Operations 60,000
Selling expenses 128,000
Cash 60,000
Accounts receivable 90,000
Common stock 200,000
Accumulated depreciation 198,000
Dividend revenue 8,000
Inventory, January 1, 2016 152,000
Unearned service revenue 4,400
Accrued interest payable 1,000
Land 370,000
Patents 100,000
Retained earnings, January 1, 2016 290,000
Interest expense 17,000
General and administrative expenses 150,000
Dividends declared 29,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,000
Notes payable (maturity 7/1/20) 200,000
Machinery and equipment 450,000
Office Supplies 40,000
Accounts payable 60,000

Ending Inv at Dec 31, 2016 was $125,000.
Required
a) Prepare a 2016 multi-step income statement; include EPS. Refer to the Cabrera (Illustration 4-2) and Poquito (Illustration 4-8) Company examples in Chapter 4 of the text for format suggestions (Also, refer to Illustration 4-10). Many items in these format examples are not applicable to this homework problem.
b) Prepare a 2016 retained earnings statement. Refer to the Sticker example (illustration 4-19) in Chapter 4 of the text for format suggestions. No corrections of prior periods exist.
c) Prepare a 12/31/16 balance sheet. Refer to the Scientific Products (Illustration 5-16) example in Chapter 5 of the text for format suggestions. Many items in this example are not applicable to this homework problem.
Submission Instructions
1. Discussions with fellow students encouraged.
2. Word-processed answer must be created by each student individually.
3. In the upper right corner of page one, indicate:
· Name
· Course
· Assignment #
· Page # of #
4. On additional pages, indicate name and page # of # in the upper right corner.
5. Do not use a separate cover sheet, folder, or binder.
6. Use a standard paper clip; do not use a staple.
7. Organization and presentation will be a factor in your grade determination.
2GAFac supportI5 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTINGIACC 301_5011HomeworkIHW 112+21ACC 301_HW1_PROB_X 2+2.docx 3/4/2076

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Background and Significance Sections of the Grant Proposal

Background and Significance Sections of the Grant Proposal

For this week’s assignment, you will complete the Background  (including a literature review) and Significance sections of your grant  proposal following the Grant Proposal Guidelines (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. See the Sample Grant Proposal Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.   as an example and use it as a template for your Grant Proposal. The  more complete your assignment is, the more feedback you will receive for  the Final Project. In addition, you will create the References page for  your proposal by taking the sources from your Week Two annotated  bibliography and converting them into a standard APA-formatted References list (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..  Be sure to include at least five more peer-reviewed sources on your  References page (so that you have at least 15 sources as required for  the Final Project).

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theories and development of children

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Two Questions Essay Responses: 50 Points Each (No bullets)
Directions:
Please respond to Question One (bolded) and one additional essay question of your choice. Please provide a complete essay response for each question. Each response should be at least two pages (double-spaced, 12 pitch, Times New Roman). One reference page (per response) should accompany your work in APA format. Please place your name on each page.
1. Please introduce one theorist from the list below and describe what major components he or she has offered to those attempting to understand the development of children and/or families? Please critique the theory. For example, please discuss the strengths and limitations of the individual’s theory.
• Sigmund Freud
• Erik Erikson
• Lawrence Kohlberg
• Jean Piaget
• Urie Bronfenbrenner
• Terry Cross
• Albert Bandura
• Lev Vygotsky
• Harriette Pipes McAdoo
• Linda Espinosa
• Robert Coles
• David Liu
• Maria Montessori
2. What happens to children who experience consistent and high levels of stress and Cortisol? http://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/brain- architecture/
3. How can communities address child poverty? http://www.urban.org/search?search_api_views_fulltext=child%20poverty
Name ____________________ Date __________________
Parenting Today Spring 2018 Quiz I
Due by January 28, 2017 11:59 PM EST
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4. How can parents work to protect children from Contaminants at School? http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/translational/peph/podcasts/school/i ndex.cfm
5. How could the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and
Children, also known as the WIC, assist a single parent with limited income?
6. According to the NIEHS and EPA how can parents help prevent lead poisoning in children and youth? What is your state or local area doing to help eradicate lead poisoning?
7. What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission? Please describe (3) recent
recalls this agency has conveyed to the public (e.g., Alex Toys Recalls Infant Building Play Sets. Please explain how the CPSC attempts to help parents.
8. Please explain the Child Care and Development Fund and the efforts that it supports in your state to help parents. If you do not reside in a state, please identify the work being conducted in a state of your choice (e.g. New York).
9. According to this article, what types of supports have helped Tracie Boyd and
other mothers and fathers who are blind: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/28/living/blind-mothers-real-simple/
*Student may utilize the referenced links above as well as other scholarly documents to develop their responses *Students must include a reference page for each question in APA format

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chemotherapy treatments

Read this and answer the questions below: 
The ethical dilemma we choose is from an article published on Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The case is of a 17 year old Cassandra C.  who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and was receiving chemotherapy. Cassandra made the decision that she wanted to stop her chemotherapy treatments where she felt that she was receiving forced treatments. Cassandra recalls her undergoing procedures against her will by sedating and strapping her to the hospital bed.  However, since she was still a minor her mother did not consent to her haulting her treatments. The issue was taken to court where the judge overruled and siding with the medical judgement that there’s an 85 percent survival rate for those who undergo chemotherapy.  Once the ruling was sided the court decided to take custody of Cassandra, where underwent a procedure to install a chest port so that medications would be administered. The dilemma for Cassandra is that she was only one year away from being able to make an autonomous decision for herself but since she is a minor she was forced into something she didn’t want.
The ethical dilemma we created was based off of the ethical principle of “autonomy” since the article we choose has to do with Cassandra not being able to make healthcare decisions for herself. Gary, 45 year old male was presented to the emergency room with signs of a stroke. Gary, was first diagnosed with a stroke at 40 years old. Admitted into the emergency room unconscious, he is accompanied by his wife and child. The doctor stops the bleeding which is cause by a cerebral aneurysm however another is spotted which can then increase the chance of another stroke.  The wife is given a form to sign for consent to allow a surgical procedure to prevent another hemorrhage which could result in many unwanted effects such as decline in cognitive ability to even paralysis. Without the surgery he death can occur, the wife states” it was painful for her husband and he said he doesn’t ever want to live like that or live compromised again”.
Without a consent the doctors are unable to perform the surgery, the doctor notices bruises on the wife’s arms hidden underneath her sweater. With that she comes to the realization that she has been abused by her husband. The wife admits to the abuse she has endured but refuses to consent for the surgery thus allowing the husband to die without the choice of autonomy to make his own decision. This presents as an ethical dilemma because patients are to make autonomous decisions for themselves but in this circumstance the doctor has to do so since the wife is causing harm and potential death to him. What should the doctor do? Is the wife in the wrong for this even though she has been constantly abused by her husband?
Answer this question: