Assignment: Caring in God’s Way PSY630
Assignment: Caring in God’s Way PSY630
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Assignment: Discussion Question from Caring for People God’s Way
Chapter 10 in Caring For People God’s Way by Clinton, Hart & Ohlschlager
You are required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledgeTopic: Discussion Question from Caring for People God’s Way – Chapter 10
Based on the assigned reading, share how you would help a person grow to understand that his/her anger is evidence of a positive secondary emotion and an effective warning signal. Additionally, describe key ways in which you would encourage an individual to face his/her “real self” according to the categories in Chapter 10— “cream puff”, “locomotive,” or “steel magnolia”. How does this facilitate personal ownership of primary emotions that have triggered the anger and strengthened healthy expressions of it (Ephesians 4: 26)?
Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will review as part of your Critical Review. For this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse; however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or addictive aspects. If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive credit.
In addition to the text, research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years on your selected drug. Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using the as a guide.
In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following: neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug. Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use. If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.
The paper:
- Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style
- Must include a title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Your name
- Course name and number
- Your instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
- Must document all sources in APA style
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style. Assignment: Caring in God’s Way PSY630