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    If you were to give a box of 100 different photographs to 10 people and ask them to sort them
    into groups, it is very unlikely that all 10 people would sort them into the exact same groups.
    However, if you were to give them a series of questions or a classification system to use, the
    chances that all 10 people sort them exactly the same would increase.

    This is not unlike the process of classifying mental disorders. Mental health professionals in the
    United States (e.g., doctors, psychologists) who assess and diagnose mental disorders use the

    CULTURAL IDIOMS OF
    DISTRESS/CULTURAL SYNDROMES

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    classification system provided in a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
    Disorders, Text Revision (5th ed.), usually abbreviated as the DSM-5-TR. This system attempts to
    provide enough specificity to appropriately classify a large variety of mental disorders while also
    attempting to include all possible symptoms. This is a daunting task because symptoms can
    change over time or vary between cultures.

    As you are now aware, different cultural contexts result in varied constructs in terms of how we
    think about concepts like intelligence, emotions, and social behavior. Different cultures may
    understand and relate to psychological disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance
    abuse differently as well. There are also some syndromes, such as mal de ojo (“evil eye”) and
    hikikomori (“protracted and severe social withdrawal”), that are found only in specific cultures.
    There is no one-to-one correspondence between a cultural syndrome and a DSM diagnosis.
    However, a psychologist would need to utilize a respected diagnostic tool like the DSM as a
    starting point in determining the most appropriate treatment for a suffering person. The
    challenge is to connect the DSM system, which allows mental health professionals all over the
    world to communicate effectively, with different cultural perspectives. It is not an easy task!

    Your Discussion this week is an opportunity to think like a mental health professional while
    applying what you have learned about cross-cultural psychology. For this Discussion, you will
    explore different cultural syndromes and analyze the application of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
    to them. You will be asked to reflect critically on how cultural syndromes compare with western
    disorders and their usefulness in therapeutic settings.

    Review this week’s Learning Resources and specifically pay attention to the Writing Center
    Resources that will guide you as you use evidence to support your post and response to this

    RESOURCES

    Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
    Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

    WEEKLY RESOURCES

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    Discussion. Also review the “Common Assignments: Discussion Posts” resource to guide you as
    develop your skills further in writing effective Discussion posts and responses.
    As you review the assigned sections of the DSM, reflect on cultural syndromes. Selecting one or
    more cultural syndromes as an example, consider:

    What’s the primary feature of this cultural syndrome?
    What are related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms?
    What are the key overlaps you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes?

    Post the following:

    Select a cultural syndrome and post the following:

    Describe the primary feature of this cultural syndrome.

    Describe at least two related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms.
    Explain two key overlapping features you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes.
    Explain how having an understanding of cultural syndromes can be used in therapeutic settings.

    Support the responses within your assignment post with credited evidence from the assigned
    learning resources (including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for
    resources you used in the post.

    Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be
    able to view and respond to your colleagues' postings. Begin by clicking on
    the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply,
    you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please
    check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

    Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ posts and discuss your views and provide additional
    insights. Use the Learning Resources from this week as evidence to support your response.

    Support the responses within your colleague reply with credited evidence from the assigned learning
    resources (e.g., including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for resources
    you used in the post.

    BY DAY 3

    BY DAY 5

    Reply

    **## Week5_LearningResources_Cross-CulturalPsychology-Spring2025.pdf**

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Required Readings

    Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and
    contemporary applications (8th ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

    Chapter 9, “Psychological Disorders” (pp. 361–410)

    Chapter 10, “Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction” (pp. 411–457)

    DSM-5 TR: Cultural Syndromes and Cultural Idioms of Distress

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is the primary diagnostic
    resource used by health professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders.
    The following two sections from the book include discussions of how to integrate culture and
    social context into mental health diagnoses. This includes how individuals from different cultures
    express illness and distress and examples of cultural syndromes that overlap with DSM disorders.
    In addition, explore other sections of the DSM-5 TR to familiarize yourself with the various
    psychological disorders and their diagnostic criteria.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural formation
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.Culture_and_Psy
    chiatric_Diagnosis) . In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th
    ed. TR). Author.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural concepts of distress
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsm.psychiatryonline.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1176%2Fappi.books.978089
    0425787.Culture_and_Psychiatric_Diagnosis%23×38387.2952429) . In Diagnostic and statistical
    manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th ed.TR). Author.

    Writing Resources

    OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize information
    (https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize) [Interactive guide]. Walden
    University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: Overview
    (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm) . http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Using evidence: Overview
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/) .
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/

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    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost) .
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    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Walden Templates: General templates.
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general)
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general

    Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help
    guide you through your writing. For this course, you will focus on using the “Undergraduate
    Paper with Advice APA 7” course template for undergraduate courses.

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    **## Week5_LearningResources_Cross-CulturalPsychology-Spring2025.pdf**

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Required Readings

    Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and
    contemporary applications (8th ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

    Chapter 9, “Psychological Disorders” (pp. 361–410)

    Chapter 10, “Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction” (pp. 411–457)

    DSM-5 TR: Cultural Syndromes and Cultural Idioms of Distress

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is the primary diagnostic
    resource used by health professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders.
    The following two sections from the book include discussions of how to integrate culture and
    social context into mental health diagnoses. This includes how individuals from different cultures
    express illness and distress and examples of cultural syndromes that overlap with DSM disorders.
    In addition, explore other sections of the DSM-5 TR to familiarize yourself with the various
    psychological disorders and their diagnostic criteria.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural formation
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.Culture_and_Psy
    chiatric_Diagnosis) . In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th
    ed. TR). Author.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural concepts of distress
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsm.psychiatryonline.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1176%2Fappi.books.978089
    0425787.Culture_and_Psychiatric_Diagnosis%23×38387.2952429) . In Diagnostic and statistical
    manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th ed.TR). Author.

    Writing Resources

    OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize information
    (https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize) [Interactive guide]. Walden
    University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: Overview
    (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm) . http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Using evidence: Overview
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/) .
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/

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    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/discussionpost) .
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    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Walden Templates: General templates.
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general)
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general

    Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help
    guide you through your writing. For this course, you will focus on using the “Undergraduate
    Paper with Advice APA 7” course template for undergraduate courses.

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    If you were to give a box of 100 different photographs to 10 people and ask them to sort them
    into groups, it is very unlikely that all 10 people would sort them into the exact same groups.
    However, if you were to give them a series of questions or a classification system to use, the
    chances that all 10 people sort them exactly the same would increase.

    This is not unlike the process of classifying mental disorders. Mental health professionals in the
    United States (e.g., doctors, psychologists) who assess and diagnose mental disorders use the

    CULTURAL IDIOMS OF
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    classification system provided in a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
    Disorders, Text Revision (5th ed.), usually abbreviated as the DSM-5-TR. This system attempts to
    provide enough specificity to appropriately classify a large variety of mental disorders while also
    attempting to include all possible symptoms. This is a daunting task because symptoms can
    change over time or vary between cultures.

    As you are now aware, different cultural contexts result in varied constructs in terms of how we
    think about concepts like intelligence, emotions, and social behavior. Different cultures may
    understand and relate to psychological disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance
    abuse differently as well. There are also some syndromes, such as mal de ojo (“evil eye”) and
    hikikomori (“protracted and severe social withdrawal”), that are found only in specific cultures.
    There is no one-to-one correspondence between a cultural syndrome and a DSM diagnosis.
    However, a psychologist would need to utilize a respected diagnostic tool like the DSM as a
    starting point in determining the most appropriate treatment for a suffering person. The
    challenge is to connect the DSM system, which allows mental health professionals all over the
    world to communicate effectively, with different cultural perspectives. It is not an easy task!

    Your Discussion this week is an opportunity to think like a mental health professional while
    applying what you have learned about cross-cultural psychology. For this Discussion, you will
    explore different cultural syndromes and analyze the application of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
    to them. You will be asked to reflect critically on how cultural syndromes compare with western
    disorders and their usefulness in therapeutic settings.

    Review this week’s Learning Resources and specifically pay attention to the Writing Center
    Resources that will guide you as you use evidence to support your post and response to this

    RESOURCES

    Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
    Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

    WEEKLY RESOURCES

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    Discussion. Also review the “Common Assignments: Discussion Posts” resource to guide you as
    develop your skills further in writing effective Discussion posts and responses.
    As you review the assigned sections of the DSM, reflect on cultural syndromes. Selecting one or
    more cultural syndromes as an example, consider:

    What’s the primary feature of this cultural syndrome?
    What are related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms?
    What are the key overlaps you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes?

    Post the following:

    Select a cultural syndrome and post the following:

    Describe the primary feature of this cultural syndrome.

    Describe at least two related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms.
    Explain two key overlapping features you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes.
    Explain how having an understanding of cultural syndromes can be used in therapeutic settings.

    Support the responses within your assignment post with credited evidence from the assigned
    learning resources (including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for
    resources you used in the post.

    Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be
    able to view and respond to your colleagues' postings. Begin by clicking on
    the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply,
    you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please
    check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

    Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ posts and discuss your views and provide additional
    insights. Use the Learning Resources from this week as evidence to support your response.

    Support the responses within your colleague reply with credited evidence from the assigned learning
    resources (e.g., including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for resources
    you used in the post.

    BY DAY 3

    BY DAY 5

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    **## Week5_LearningResources_Cross-CulturalPsychology-Spring2025.pdf**

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Required Readings

    Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and
    contemporary applications (8th ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

    Chapter 9, “Psychological Disorders” (pp. 361–410)

    Chapter 10, “Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction” (pp. 411–457)

    DSM-5 TR: Cultural Syndromes and Cultural Idioms of Distress

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is the primary diagnostic
    resource used by health professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders.
    The following two sections from the book include discussions of how to integrate culture and
    social context into mental health diagnoses. This includes how individuals from different cultures
    express illness and distress and examples of cultural syndromes that overlap with DSM disorders.
    In addition, explore other sections of the DSM-5 TR to familiarize yourself with the various
    psychological disorders and their diagnostic criteria.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural formation
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.Culture_and_Psy
    chiatric_Diagnosis) . In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th
    ed. TR). Author.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural concepts of distress
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsm.psychiatryonline.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1176%2Fappi.books.978089
    0425787.Culture_and_Psychiatric_Diagnosis%23×38387.2952429) . In Diagnostic and statistical
    manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th ed.TR). Author.

    Writing Resources

    OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize information
    (https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize) [Interactive guide]. Walden
    University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: Overview
    (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm) . http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Using evidence: Overview
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/) .
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/

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    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Walden Templates: General templates.
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    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general

    Note: As you review this webpage, you will find different types of Walden templates to help
    guide you through your writing. For this course, you will focus on using the “Undergraduate
    Paper with Advice APA 7” course template for undergraduate courses.

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    If you were to give a box of 100 different photographs to 10 people and ask them to sort them
    into groups, it is very unlikely that all 10 people would sort them into the exact same groups.
    However, if you were to give them a series of questions or a classification system to use, the
    chances that all 10 people sort them exactly the same would increase.

    This is not unlike the process of classifying mental disorders. Mental health professionals in the
    United States (e.g., doctors, psychologists) who assess and diagnose mental disorders use the

    CULTURAL IDIOMS OF
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    classification system provided in a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
    Disorders, Text Revision (5th ed.), usually abbreviated as the DSM-5-TR. This system attempts to
    provide enough specificity to appropriately classify a large variety of mental disorders while also
    attempting to include all possible symptoms. This is a daunting task because symptoms can
    change over time or vary between cultures.

    As you are now aware, different cultural contexts result in varied constructs in terms of how we
    think about concepts like intelligence, emotions, and social behavior. Different cultures may
    understand and relate to psychological disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance
    abuse differently as well. There are also some syndromes, such as mal de ojo (“evil eye”) and
    hikikomori (“protracted and severe social withdrawal”), that are found only in specific cultures.
    There is no one-to-one correspondence between a cultural syndrome and a DSM diagnosis.
    However, a psychologist would need to utilize a respected diagnostic tool like the DSM as a
    starting point in determining the most appropriate treatment for a suffering person. The
    challenge is to connect the DSM system, which allows mental health professionals all over the
    world to communicate effectively, with different cultural perspectives. It is not an easy task!

    Your Discussion this week is an opportunity to think like a mental health professional while
    applying what you have learned about cross-cultural psychology. For this Discussion, you will
    explore different cultural syndromes and analyze the application of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
    to them. You will be asked to reflect critically on how cultural syndromes compare with western
    disorders and their usefulness in therapeutic settings.

    Review this week’s Learning Resources and specifically pay attention to the Writing Center
    Resources that will guide you as you use evidence to support your post and response to this

    RESOURCES

    Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
    Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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    Discussion. Also review the “Common Assignments: Discussion Posts” resource to guide you as
    develop your skills further in writing effective Discussion posts and responses.
    As you review the assigned sections of the DSM, reflect on cultural syndromes. Selecting one or
    more cultural syndromes as an example, consider:

    What’s the primary feature of this cultural syndrome?
    What are related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms?
    What are the key overlaps you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes?

    Post the following:

    Select a cultural syndrome and post the following:

    Describe the primary feature of this cultural syndrome.

    Describe at least two related Western disorders and their prominent symptoms.
    Explain two key overlapping features you see when examining descriptions of cultural syndromes.
    Explain how having an understanding of cultural syndromes can be used in therapeutic settings.

    Support the responses within your assignment post with credited evidence from the assigned
    learning resources (including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for
    resources you used in the post.

    Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be
    able to view and respond to your colleagues' postings. Begin by clicking on
    the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply,
    you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please
    check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

    Respond to at least one of your colleagues’ posts and discuss your views and provide additional
    insights. Use the Learning Resources from this week as evidence to support your response.

    Support the responses within your colleague reply with credited evidence from the assigned learning
    resources (e.g., including sentence-level citations). Provide a reference list in APA Style for resources
    you used in the post.

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    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Required Readings

    Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and
    contemporary applications (8th ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

    Chapter 9, “Psychological Disorders” (pp. 361–410)

    Chapter 10, “Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction” (pp. 411–457)

    DSM-5 TR: Cultural Syndromes and Cultural Idioms of Distress

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is the primary diagnostic
    resource used by health professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders.
    The following two sections from the book include discussions of how to integrate culture and
    social context into mental health diagnoses. This includes how individuals from different cultures
    express illness and distress and examples of cultural syndromes that overlap with DSM disorders.
    In addition, explore other sections of the DSM-5 TR to familiarize yourself with the various
    psychological disorders and their diagnostic criteria.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural formation
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.Culture_and_Psy
    chiatric_Diagnosis) . In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th
    ed. TR). Author.

    American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Cultural concepts of distress
    (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
    url=https%3A%2F%2Fdsm.psychiatryonline.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1176%2Fappi.books.978089
    0425787.Culture_and_Psychiatric_Diagnosis%23×38387.2952429) . In Diagnostic and statistical
    manual of mental disorders, text revision (5th ed.TR). Author.

    Writing Resources

    OASIS. (n.d.). Paraphrase and summarize information
    (https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize) [Interactive guide]. Walden
    University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/paraphrase-summarize

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA style: Overview
    (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm) . http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

    Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Using evidence: Overview
    (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/) .
    https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/

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    guide you through your writing. For this course, you will focus on using the “Undergraduate
    Paper with Advice APA 7” course template for undergraduate courses.

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    Leaders are challenged to make high-stakes decisions that affect business results. Good leaders use both reason and emotion to make decisions that have an impact on employees and customers and often establish the ethical atmosphere of the organization.

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    · Summarize the importance of ethical leadership.

    · Outline how you will model ethical behavior as a leader using the SPL model.

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              Self-esteem refers to an individual's comprehensive assessment of their own worth or value, shaped by their beliefs, emotions, and life experiences. It represents a personal perception of oneself that impacts cognitive processes, behaviors, and overall psychological well-being. Self-esteem can be global or specific, shaped by internal factors and external influences.

    **Instrument**

              The instrument that would best be used would be the Likert-type scale. This format allows respondents to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement with a series of statements, providing a more nuanced and reliable measurement than binary or open-ended responses. The use of Likert scales in measuring self-esteem is favored due to their reliability, ability to capture nuanced responses, and strong psychometric properties. Research indicates that 5-point Likert scales enhance reliability by allowing respondents to select a middle option, reducing random guessing and improving data integrity (Chomeya, 2010). Their versatility enables researchers to assess self-esteem with greater precision, avoiding the limitations of binary choices.

    **Items of the Instrument**

              The process begins with clearly defining the construct and identifying key dimensions, such as global or domain-specific self-esteem, to construct a reliable self-esteem measurement instrument (Kline, 2005). Items should be generated based on theoretical models, ensuring clarity, neutrality, and a mix of positively and negatively worded statements (Lin et al., 2017). A Likert-scale response format is recommended for capturing varying degrees of self-worth. Experts should review the items for content validity, followed by cognitive interviews and pilot testing to assess clarity and response patterns (Kline, 2005). Statistical analysis, such as factor analysis and reliability testing, helps refine the scale by removing weak items. The final instrument should retain only the strongest items, ensuring validity, reliability, and alignment with the construct.

    **Five Items**

    Considering the construction of the instruments and the requirements for accurately measuring the intended concept, here is an example of five items that could be included in the assessment. The items included in a new self-esteem scale using a Likert-scale response format (e.g., Strongly Agree – Strongly Disagree):

    1. “I feel confident in my ability to handle challenges in life.”
    2. “I am confident that I am as good as others.”
    3. “I believe that I am a person of worth, at least as much as anyone else.”
    4. “I tend to feel satisfied with myself most of the time.”
    5. “I often feel like I am good enough.”

    These items assess both positive and negative aspects of self-esteem, ensuring a balanced and reliable measure.

    **References**

    Chomeya, R. (2010). Quality of psychology test between Likert scale 5 and 6 points. _Journal of Social Sciences_, _6_(3), 399–403. https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2010.399.403

    Kline, T. (2005). _Psychological testing: A practical approach to design and evaluation_. Sage Publications.

    Lin, C.-Y., Strong, C., Tsai, M.-C., & Lee, C.-T. (2017). Raters interpret positively and negatively worded items similarly in a quality of life instrument for children. _INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing_, _54_, 004695801769672. https://doi.org/10.1177/0046958017696724

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    **Discussion 2 – Covers Mod 3-4   / Chapters 6-8**

    **After studying the materials on the corresponding Modules and Textbook chapters for this discussion, respond, in your own words, to the topic assigned to you. It is also encouraged to not only base your response on what you have studied from the textbook and modules, but also on any previous knowledge you may have, or any other source that you have studied related to the topic.**

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    **maximum length** of your discussion post is
    **one paragraph**, which is between 100-150 words, or 5-6 sentences.
    If your discussion post exceeds the maximum number of words or sentences it will have points deduced.

    **The Discussion Instructions** **and Topic assignments** are found on the required textbook. Click on the Discussions link on the Modules or the Assignments Tab for more information.

    **Topic 2 Based on the information on Chapters 6-8 (Including the Beatles’ views and comments found on In Their Own Words at the end of each chapter), how would you describe the Beatle’s professional development and transformation from the album “Help!” through “Sgt. Pepper”? In what areas was the greatest evolution? What were the key influences in their musical development? You may describe the individual growth of each of the Beatles as part of your answer**

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    **After studying the materials on the corresponding Modules and Textbook chapters for this discussion, respond, in your own words, to the topic assigned to you. It is also encouraged to not only base your response on what you have studied from the textbook and modules, but also on any previous knowledge you may have, or any other source that you have studied related to the topic.**

    **Discussion Format and Topic Assignment**

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    **For your  assigned Discussion 2 Topic and Instructions go to page 149-150 of our required textbook**

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    **Answering any topic other than the one assigned to you is not acceptable and will earn zero points.**

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    Your discussion post will be graded on originality, coherence, completeness of your idea. All the questions and content of your assigned topic must be answered and incorporated in your discussion.

    The
    **maximum length** of your discussion post is
    **one paragraph**, which is between 100-150 words, or 5-6 sentences.
    If your discussion post exceeds the maximum number of words or sentences it will have points deduced.

    **The Discussion Instructions** **and Topic assignments** are found on the required textbook. Click on the Discussions link on the Modules or the Assignments Tab for more information.

    **Topic 2 Based on the information on Chapters 6-8 (Including the Beatles’ views and comments found on In Their Own Words at the end of each chapter), how would you describe the Beatle’s professional development and transformation from the album “Help!” through “Sgt. Pepper”? In what areas was the greatest evolution? What were the key influences in their musical development? You may describe the individual growth of each of the Beatles as part of your answer**

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    **Discussion 2 – Covers Mod 3-4   / Chapters 6-8**

    **After studying the materials on the corresponding Modules and Textbook chapters for this discussion, respond, in your own words, to the topic assigned to you. It is also encouraged to not only base your response on what you have studied from the textbook and modules, but also on any previous knowledge you may have, or any other source that you have studied related to the topic.**

    **Discussion Format and Topic Assignment**

    ·
    **For your  assigned Discussion 2 Topic and Instructions go to page 149-150 of our required textbook**

    ·
    **Answering any topic other than the one assigned to you is not acceptable and will earn zero points.**

    **Length & Grade:**

    Your discussion post will be graded on originality, coherence, completeness of your idea. All the questions and content of your assigned topic must be answered and incorporated in your discussion.

    The
    **maximum length** of your discussion post is
    **one paragraph**, which is between 100-150 words, or 5-6 sentences.
    If your discussion post exceeds the maximum number of words or sentences it will have points deduced.

    **The Discussion Instructions** **and Topic assignments** are found on the required textbook. Click on the Discussions link on the Modules or the Assignments Tab for more information.

    **Topic 2 Based on the information on Chapters 6-8 (Including the Beatles’ views and comments found on In Their Own Words at the end of each chapter), how would you describe the Beatle’s professional development and transformation from the album “Help!” through “Sgt. Pepper”? In what areas was the greatest evolution? What were the key influences in their musical development? You may describe the individual growth of each of the Beatles as part of your answer**

    **The-Beatles-A-Magcila-History-Tour-by-A.-Tranquilino.pdf**

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    **## PsychiatrySMARTGoals2.docx**

    **Psychiatry SMART Goals PPT.**

    **List a minimum of five professional goals** that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term
    _(this term I will be most working with children under 18 and learning to assess them for psychiatry disorder/ intellectual disabilities, also will be seeing patients of many different cultures/beliefs)._ For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics:
    Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. **Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?**

    **Format:** **Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words** for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style,
    **including atleast 5 citations of references**.  The presentation should consist of
    **10-11 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).**

    **Due March 21 at 11:59pm**

    | | | |
    | — | — | — |
    | **SMART Goals Rubric** |
    | **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
    | **Specific**<br>To set a specific goal you must answer the 6 Ws:<br>Who? Who is involved?<br>What? What would I like to accomplish?<br>Where? Where is this happening?<br>When? When do I start/finish?<br>Which? Identify requirements and constraints<br>Why? Why am I doing this? Specific reasons, purpose or benefits! | The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives. |
    | **Measurable**<br>Goals may have several short-term and on-going measurements so that you can see how you are doing in your aim to achieve your goal.<br>A non-measurable goal: I want to learn how to sing.<br>A measurable goal: I want to learn 5 arias by Friday, November 12th | Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal. |
    | **Achievable/Ambitious**<br>A goal should stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it, and it will need a real commitment<br>from you. Think about what is achievable and what you want to do. | The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability. |
    | **Relevant**<br>Realistic goals should have you push you, but not break you! | The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities. |
    | **Timely**<br>What is your time frame? Putting an end to your goal, or target dates to work towards, gives you a sense of accomplishment as you move toward achieving your goal. With a time frame comes more commitment to achievement! | The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term. |

    **## PsychiatrySMARTGoals2.docx**

    **Psychiatry SMART Goals PPT.**

    **List a minimum of five professional goals** that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term
    _(this term I will be most working with children under 18 and learning to assess them for psychiatry disorder/ intellectual disabilities, also will be seeing patients of many different cultures/beliefs)._ For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics:
    Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. **Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?**

    **Format:** **Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words** for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style,
    **including atleast 5 citations of references**.  The presentation should consist of
    **10-11 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).**

    **Due March 21 at 11:59pm**

    | | | |
    | — | — | — |
    | **SMART Goals Rubric** |
    | **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
    | **Specific**<br>To set a specific goal you must answer the 6 Ws:<br>Who? Who is involved?<br>What? What would I like to accomplish?<br>Where? Where is this happening?<br>When? When do I start/finish?<br>Which? Identify requirements and constraints<br>Why? Why am I doing this? Specific reasons, purpose or benefits! | The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives. |
    | **Measurable**<br>Goals may have several short-term and on-going measurements so that you can see how you are doing in your aim to achieve your goal.<br>A non-measurable goal: I want to learn how to sing.<br>A measurable goal: I want to learn 5 arias by Friday, November 12th | Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal. |
    | **Achievable/Ambitious**<br>A goal should stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it, and it will need a real commitment<br>from you. Think about what is achievable and what you want to do. | The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability. |
    | **Relevant**<br>Realistic goals should have you push you, but not break you! | The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities. |
    | **Timely**<br>What is your time frame? Putting an end to your goal, or target dates to work towards, gives you a sense of accomplishment as you move toward achieving your goal. With a time frame comes more commitment to achievement! | The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term. |