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Having concluded what, upon reflection, would have been the way to address the situation I can produce an action plan for the next time the same situation arises. By applying this reflective practice cycle to similar situations the outcome should be steady, gradual improvement, associated with stimulating personal and professional growth, and closing the gap between theory and practice. DESCRIPTION My reflection below describes a critical incident involving my 17 year…
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Introduction While students with ADHD do have a core of common problems diverse in character or content, treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is multifaceted. It consists of ADHD medications or behavioral modification therapy or both. ADHD treatment should be tailored to meet the unique needs of the child or adult who has ADHD as well as the needs of the family. Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] helps control the ADHD symptoms, including inattention…
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Jeremiah Wilson Jeremiah is the child this writer has chosen to focus on for my course project. The decision was based on Jeremiah because he is a reflection of many children I have worked with in the past and present. He appears to be a bright, energetic boy typical for his age besides the difficulties he has with remaining on task and emotion regulation. The writer does not believe the increased level of physical activity is problematic at the time, but does have suspicions that the difficulties…
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grade I deserve on a test is a reflection of the amount of hard work I put in to the material, regardless of how much time another student was able to put in. Whether or not that student put in as much time as I did, or double the amount of time, should not affect the grade that I achieved. Furthermore, the question never stated that the person taking the Ritalin was abusing it to study, or genuinely needed the medicine to help stay focused because he/she had ADHD. In either case, I think it is really…
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Psychology 200 Course Reflection Paper November 20, 2013 Prior to enrolling in a psychology class, I was terribly interested in the subject. I, myself, have struggled with anxiety and depression for years and been surrounded by others that have dealt with similar issues, so to study the root of various problems and be able to find a solution has always been intriguing to me. I also have three close friends that have gone on to study clinical psychology, so that with a mixture…
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Deanna Jenkins Professor Brenda Frye Exploring Psychology Critical Reflection Essay May 1, 2015 Human Resource Management is my major. Taking this psychology class has been very inspiring to me. Psychology is the growth of human’s body, mind, and soul. Behaviors are expressed that require adjustments through therapy or medications just to function or live daily. Psychology teaches us about others and ourselves. A person can be totally normal and a tragic experience can have them suffer from…
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Reading Psy-Q by Ben Ambridge enlightened me about how "psychology is everything; there is literally no aspect of human experience that cannot be investigated." This has prompted me to take my curiosity of psychology to another level by studying this as an undergraduate because I want to explore the effects of psychology, personally and universally. Watching a friend struggle with severe depression has also fuelled my pursuit of understanding illnesses and helping remove the negative stigma attached…
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focus on the broader context shaping people’s lives 5 2/17/2016 Personal trouble/public issue Personal trouble: Your child exhibits ‘behaviour problems’, is diagnosed with ADHD and takes Ritalin. Public issue: One-two children in each class diagnosed with ADHD and takes Ritalin. Questions for reflection Think of a contemporary health problem – How might it be described in ways that reflect a…
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Running head: FINAL PAPER- DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL Final Paper Deviance and Social Control Sociological Foundations Oklahoma Wesleyan University Matthew Charles Colaw November 16, 2010 Abstract This paper is covering the different forms of deviance and social control. The word deviance is defined by actions or behaviors that violate a cultural norm. Deviance can be a formal crime or an in-formal act that is not perceived as normal…
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anonymity. KU 1.2/KU 1.5 A pen portrait of the child For this essay I will be using Aaron, the child I used for my last essay “Including all children”. Aaron is a six year old boy who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Aaron is a physically big boy for his age with a matching personality. He has bright blue eyes with red hair which is often the…
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