Abstract
This paper presents an interview conducted with a woman with a mental illness. The paper presents the unstructured diagnostic interview that aimed to determine a diagnosis, a rationale for the assessment, treatment options, a proposed treatment plan and a prognosis. It also looks at information on family dynamics, history of mental illness and trauma as well as the current status of mental illness and personal history of the interviewee to ascertain a diagnosis for formulating treatment and assessment.

From the Paper
"If a therapist treated Pamela, the range of treatment options would be extensive. Research has shown medication to be effective in many cases of Bipolar disorder (Zucherman, 2005). Pamela should be given a referral to a psychiatrist. The client would potentially benefit from education regarding this disorder so she can recognize triggers, enabling the client to avoid destructive patterns and increase self efficacy. An adequate social support system is critical to improving Pamela's quality of life. Participating in small groups would be advantageous. Behavioral modification would help Pamela during depressed times and use of positive affirmations would increase her self esteem. Also, an exercise program would increase endurance and stamina while helping her combat obesity."

Tags:depression, medication, mood

Abstract
The paper describes the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, or MMPI, and its ten subscores, ten supplementary scales and fifteen content scales. The paper reveals that although the MMPI was originally designed to diagnose clinical abnormalities, the current MMPI is frequently used by employers as part of pre-employment vocational screening. The paper then addresses the extent to which this test is currently being used without any contextualization of the individual's personal experiences. The paper contends that as the results of an unflattering MMPI test can have a great impact on an individual's future, discretion in assessing employees' results is essential.

From the Paper
"Objective personality tests have a long history in the United States, beginning with the development of a personnel selection program for the U.S. military in World War I (Butcher 2006). One of the most common psychological tests administered in the United States has been the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Its current form, the MMPI-2 is the most widely used objective clinical personality test today. It is used in clinical, therapeutic, occupational, and educational settings, as well as by research scientists (Lilienfeld et al 2005). It is also employed quite often "in court cases to provide personality information on defendants or litigants in which psychological adjustment factors are pertinent to resolution of the case" (Karp & Karp 2001)."

Tags:employers, screening, applicants, job, interview, psychologists, disorders

Abstract
This paper presents a case study of Jim. The writer points out that Jim has consented to having his personal data used in this case study and that external permission has also been granted to interview Jim and to collect his data in a case study. The writer discusses that Jim has psychological problems and has manifested AIDS, both of which minimize his coping abilities and happiness.

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"'Jim', not his real name, is a client who has been active at "Michael's House," which is a fictional name given to a community care center where the writer has been active as a social worker. Jim has consented to having his personal data used in this case study. Permission has also been granted from the department supervisor to interview Jim and to collect his data in a case study. All names and other identifying information have been changed as to reduce Jim's social vulnerability. It is necessary to explore the past behaviors of the subject in order to create a context in which current behavior occurs. Hepworth et al. find that "brief excursions into the past may be productive and enlightening" as a strategy to define why the decisions made in the past affect current behaviors, decisions, and outcomes."

Tags:case, study, psychology

Abstract
This paper evaluates the Japanese culture through interviewing a young woman who attends graduate school at the University of Notre Dame. Through the course of the interview, a number of personal and culturally sensitive factors, including socio-economic factors, lifestyle, family values, religious preferences, health beliefs and practices and childbearing and parenting practices are assessed in order to provide for a cultural assessment. In doing so, culturally competent nursing interventions are introduced to provide for a positive health experience.

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" In the 2000 census, 796,700 residents of the U.S. identified their "race" as Japanese (Reeves and Bennett, 2004). When the question of identifying her race was introduced, Ms. J identified herself as Japanese. She expressed a strong cultural bond to the Japanese culture even though she and her family have been living in the United States for some time now. Although Ms. J is from a relatively affluent Japanese home, and is 23 years old, she is still living with her parents, and intends to do so until she married. This is quite common in Japanese culture and not seen as evidence of immaturity, but respect, regardless of her own personal state of affluence (Friedman, Bowden, & Jones, 2003). She stated that her parents became angry at any attempts upon Ms. J to share an apartment with a friend, even though Ms. J's friends were 'nice girls,' according to the admittance of her parents."

Tags:japanese, english, united, states, parents, grandparents, elders, honor, old, age, care

Abstract
This paper is a psychological report written as an exercise based on public information about a hypothetical public figure. The writer describes the fictitious patient in detail, giving her personal history and background. The DSM-IV-TR multiaxial assessment process in which an individual's symptoms are classified based on a five axis model, is used to determine that the patient suffers from substance abuse, bipolar II disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The treatment prescribed for the patient is cognitive behavioral therapy, and the writer explains in detail what it will entail. The writer concludes with suggestions for further treatment.

Outline:
Part I - Basic Information
Part II - Referral Context
Part III - Disclosure Statement
Part IV - Pertinent Background Information
Academic History
Substance Abuse History
Trauma History
Family History
Past experiences in Counseling
Part V - Behavioural Observations / Validity Results / Clinical Interview
Part VI - Diagnosis & Cause of Problem
Part VII - Treatment Recommendations
Goals
Therapist Function and Role
Interventions
Part VIII - Impressions & Recommendations

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"Kitty is a public figure of some sorts, as she is the wife of a previous presidential candidate. Kitty has spoken publicly about the difficulties people in the public eye have in seeking mental health treatment and in fact has admitted that she is happy her husband did not win the presidential election in 1988 because she feels that that would have further impeded her ability to seek help for her serious substance abuse problem at the time. Because of Kitty's role as a public figure, confidentiality is of the utmost concern. Confidentiality is always an important part of the therapeutic process, but in Kitty's case she requires additional acknowledgement that the relationship she has with her therapist is confidential. During our initial session I reviewed a formal informed consent with her, which covered the issues of confidentiality specifically related to her situation."

Tags:psychoanalysis, mental health, depression catastrophic negative manageable homework, diet pill, family

Abstract
The writer of this paper relates the interview he conducted with the grandfather of a friend. The writer categorizes the questions he asked and then summarizes the essential aspects of the interview. The writer notes this individual's need for self-actualization and for the expression of self and self-worth. The writer also explains the theories of Carl Jung and Ashman that shed light on this individual's life development.

Outline:
Introduction
Summary and Assessment

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"The focus of my interview was on the way that certain aspects and events had affected the life development of the individual in question. In other words, my aim was to ascertain through the interview questions which events and circumstance had been 'life-changing', in both a psychological and sociological sense. In order to limit the interview to a reasonable time, I also decided to focus more on socio-cultural developmental aspects and on the interviewees later years and developmental issues after sixty years of age. Furthermore, aspects that were highlighted in the interview were researched to ascertain if there were references in the literature to these aspects."

Tags:self-actualization, self-worth, stereotypes, aging, Jung, Ashman

Abstract
The following paper examines a study of moral dilemmas which attempted to use in-depth critical thinking to assess the moral decisions of five individuals. In the study scenario, morality has a price and the individuals were given a choice between what they wanted to do and what they wanted or desired. Neither decision was desirable and a person's values and ethics determined their choice. The writer argues that there is no right or wrong answer and none of the participants had a better answer than the others.

From the Paper
"A moral dilemma involves a situation that gives a person two possible courses of action, each requiring a morally impermissible action. Plato presented a classic example of a moral dilemma in his teachings. A man borrowed a weapon from his neighbor and gave him a promise that he would return it. The neighbor returns to him shortly after to claim the weapon but is in a fit of rage. He wants the weapon back so that he can kill someone. This creates a moral dilemma for the borrower. If he keeps his promise and returns the weapon, he will be an accessory to murder. If he refuses to return the weapon, he has broken his promise. "

Tags:psychologist, brain, handles, dilemmas, moral, decisions, emotional, responses, logical, analyses

Abstract
This paper explains that companies need to demonstrate subjectivity in their hiring process so that not only is the best person selected but also that the interviewee has a positive impression of the fairness of the company. Next, the author analyzes and ranks, by focusing on both the fairness of the process and outcome itself, some commonly-used selection tools: Work-sample tests, interview, resume coupled with personal reference, situational judgment test, personality test, biographical data, cognitive test, honesty test, personal contacts and graphology. The paper concludes that, since each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, bundling them together instead of relying on one is the most effective solution to the problem of subjective hiring practices.

From the Paper
"Fairness often lends itself to favorability, but the two should never be mistaken as one and the same. Truly, this is an error most applicants make ("what is easy is fair", or - better yet - "what is inconvenient and difficult is unfair"). Indeed, preference for one method may stem from its convenience and may totally disregard any sense of fairness. Thus fairness is more strongly determined by content validity and job-relatedness of the selection tool and how the applicant understands its mechanics. So, if applicants are led to believe that said tool will be the basis of their selection, it must be justifiably reflective of the job sought. "

Tags:misinterpretation, favorability, work-sample, bias, credibility, assessment

Abstract
This paper explains that counseling psychology is a sub-field of psychology that helps individuals to recognize their strengths and resources in order to cope with their problems. Next, the author relates that counseling psychologists generally work with schools, families and businesses, by relying on the methods of observation and interviewing to assess an individual's or group's mental health or problems. The paper examines the educational requirements and its relationship to the salary range. The author concludes that counseling is not a high paying career but it does provide the satisfaction of helping people.

From the Paper
"Counseling psychologists have many job duties, no matter what job they have in that specific field. As mentioned earlier, counseling psychology traditionally has been associated with the field of education; however, many counseling psychologists work to provide consulting services to families, schools, and businesses. They counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand their problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Alternately, counseling psychologists in the medical setting collect information about patients through case studies, interviews, observation, and other methods in order to identify symptoms."

Tags:personality, immediate situation, consulting services, location interviewing

Abstract
This dissertation was researched and conducted in response to the overhaul of the UK utilities sector which has undergone deregulation beginning in the 1990's. In particular, the paper examines Scottish Power, one of the leading providers of energy and energy related products in the UK as a case study organization. The paper is designed to assess to what extent Scottish Power's success in the utilities sector since deregulation is attributable to the company's marketing efforts. Additionally, the paper takes a primary and secondary approach to research, presenting a review of both the relevant literature as well as an analysis of primary research conducted with both energy consumers and relevant personal made available by Scottish Power. The paper notes that it is primarioy intended for the academic community, for those who have an interest in marketing within either the utilities sector or recently deregulated sectors of industry. The paper should also be of secondary interest to those who are working within the marketing environment of either the utilities sector or other recently deregulated sectors for which there had been previously little consideration given to the concept of marketing.

Outline:

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Research aims and Objectives
2.0 Hypothesis
3.0 Methodology
3.1 Research Approach
3.2 Primary Research
3.3 Interview Technique
3.4 Secondary Research
3.5 Research Sample
3.6 Qualitative and Quantitative Data
3.7 Findings and Analysis
3.8 Ethics, Health and Safety
4.0 Literature Review
4.1 Key Definitions
4.2 Key Frameworks
4.2.1 Marketing Mix
4.2.2 Porters Generic Strategies
4.3 Deregulation
4.3.1 Impact upon the Sector
4.4 The Role of Energy Providers
4.5 Scottish Power
4.6 Scottish Powers Competitors
5.0 Findings and Analysis
5.1 Primary Research
5.1.1 Interview Results
5.1.2 Questionnaire Results
5.2 Analysis
6.0 Conclusions
7.0 Reflections
8.0 Recommendations for Further Research

From the Paper
"Having considered sources within the literature (Burney 2008) one can see that there are two general approaches which may be taken towards the conducting of a research project, namely the deductive and inductive approaches to research. The former of these two methods, the inductive approach to researcher see the researcher start with a data collection process within a given field of research. Having collated a suitable data set, the researcher will then analyse the data and propose a theory so as to explain the observed results of the data search and analysis. The deductive approach on the other hand may be seen as the converse. Using the deductive method the researcher starts with an initial theory or hypothesis and then attempt to collate a data set in order to prove or disprove the original hypothesis.
Some academics (Sanunders et al 2003) criticise the deductive methodology, arguing that the methodology can lead to the exclusion of alternative explanations for an observed trend or pattern seen in the data collected. In addition, the researcher must also take extra care so as not to introduce a bias towards a predetermined outcome in the data collection process."

Tags:marketing, utilities sector, utility companies, dissertation, energy marketing, utility marketing, Scottish power