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Thoughtful Response Kiara Tilghman PSYC 436 November 18, 2023

Case Study Your neighbor tells you that his eleven-year-old daughter has been having behavior and academic problems in school. "Her teacher recommended taking her to the pediatrician to get a prescription for Ritalin," he said. Argument For seeing Clinical Psychologist Initially, I would advise my neighbor to speak with his child's pediatrician to see if she can recommend that they be tested by a clinical psychologist. The child may not require medication since her conduct could be caused by factors other than mental health problems. On occasion, talk therapy is quite effective. Prior to being examined, a few things need to be considered, like their home life. Are there any problems going on at home? The family dynamic: how is it? How do the parents get along? Does the household have fights? Is she getting enough attention when she has issues? How's her social life doing too? Is she being bullied or subjected to peer pressure? These are significant inquiries. When did these actions start happening in class? Does she exclusively exhibit these behaviors at school? Does she feel more affected by this conduct than usual? People can make assumptions about what might be wrong with her before she is tested, but it is crucial that the child be evaluated before starting medicine because these behaviors could be an indication of something else entirely. I would let my neighbor know that medicine is only prescribed once a diagnosis is made and the family and therapist agree that it is appropriate. To determine whether there is a mental health problem or other factors causing them, an assessment is first required. When does energetic become hyperactive, or sadness becomes depressed?

Role of Clinical Psychologist Psychology exists to elucidate the processes involved in diagnosing symptoms and the biological elements contributing to a behavior or mental illness. The duties and responsibilities of a clinical psychologist can vary, but they may include any or all of the following: clinical supervision, research, evaluation, consultation, and teaching (2019, March 26). UMGC. Emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders are diagnosed and treated by clinical psychologists. They may have direct patient interaction with individuals dealing with anything from minor problems to serious, long-term illnesses like schizophrenia. They may also do studies on the brain and behavior. Seeking assistance from a clinical psychologist is crucial as they are capable of conducting evaluations to provide a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient. An evaluation given by the therapist or completed by the self-reporter may be informal or formal, standardized or non-standardized, and formal or casual. It can be done at any time during the therapy session—before, during, after, and all the way through. There are numerous ways for people to find out about the state of their mental health and the scope of the issue. A variety of mental health evaluation methods are usually employed in order to gather as much data as feasible. Types of assessment tools Observation (where a counselor or physician watches, listens, and takes notes), structured and formal interviews (from a script of pre-written questions); semi-structured interviews, or informal question-and-answer discussions); interviews with a client's family; checklists; rating scales; questionnaires; and standardized tests (which have predetermined instructions for administration, taking, and recording answers and whose scores are compared

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to others in the same age group) are a few examples of mental health assessment tools (Peterson). Cognitive-behavioral assessment: Studies show that there is a direct link between ideas and behaviors. More modern behavioral tests are utilized to evaluate cognitions, or thinking. Clients may be requested to document the situation, their feelings, and the accompanying ideas. Customers are meant to become conscious of distorted thought patterns and learn how to replace them with more reasonable and grounded ones. Interviews: To learn more about issue behavior, behavioral interviews are held. Numerous objectives are similar to those of other types of clinical interviewing (e.g., building rapport). Nonetheless, comprehending the connections between antecedents, behaviors, and consequences is the main goal of the behavioral interview. Interviews that are behavioral in nature are typically more structured and directive than other kinds. Not only is gathering information important, but plans for gathering information on conduct outside of the interview and how to handle it should also be made. (UMGC, 2019). Rating scales: A range of rating scales and behavior checklists have been developed by clinical psychologists in order to collect information about an individual's behavior over a longer period of time than can be achieved by direct observation. Rating scales have been established and are frequently used to assess problematic behaviors in children and adolescents.The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Conners' Rating Scales are two of the most popular scales for measuring children's behavior. Since instructors and parents usually rate students, assessments can be conducted using independent informants in a variety of settings. These checklists might be a helpful addition to a battery of behavioral evaluation tools. (UMGC, 2019).

Self-monitoring: In order to apply particular behavioral features in therapy, clients who self-monitor record certain parts of their own actions. When the presenting issue only sometimes occurs and it is not feasible to have an observer accompany the client around all day, self-monitoring can be quite helpful. Furthermore, self-monitoring could be the sole method to identify personal events like negative thinking, giving in to alcohol cravings, or overindulging in unhealthy or excessive eating. (UMGC, 2019). Conclusion What distinguishes one person from another is their unique yet persistent pattern of behaviors, emotions, and traits. This pattern is known as their personality. Psychologists often try to ascertain whether personality types have a higher likelihood of developing a certain type of psychopathology or illness (Davis et al., 2017). Behavioral evaluation can be conducted using a wide range of methods and resources. These assessments can be used to assess a variety of functional domains across a range of age groups (e.g., classroom performance, social skills, psychopathology, and psychophysiological functioning). Sources of assessment data include instructors, parents, physicians, and other competent observers, as well as the client (self- reports). This client may undergo behavioral and cognitive testing as part of the diagnostic process. The Wechsler scales are the appropriate test-to-test IQ measure to use: Individualized measures of intellect that are most widely used are the Wechsler scales. There are now three fundamental Wechsler scales. Many elements of the three scales are similar. In addition to measuring overall intelligence, they are helpful in evaluating learning disorders, organic brain injury, and emotional issues that impact intellectual functioning, according to several psychologists. (Davis et al., 2017) Clinical psychologists use assessments and tests in addition to other methods to gauge their clients' personalities. These exams are not the same as the aptitude and accomplishment examinations. Again, behavioral evaluation emphasizes behavior

instances that occur within certain settings (UMGC, 2019). To assist his child with any problems they may be having, it is crucial to get evaluations and assistance, but taking medication automatically won't solve the problem.

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References Davis, H., Peterson, S., & Smith, G. (Eds.) (2017). (Vols. 1-7). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483365817 Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (Ed.) (2003). (Vols. 1-2). SAGE Publications Ltd, https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9780857025753 Peterson, T. J. (n.d.). Mental Health Assessment and Screening Tools. HealthyPlace. https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/mental-illness-overview/mental-health- assessment-and-screening-tools What is Clinical Psychology? (n.d.). https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tus/psyc/psyc436/2225/what-is-clinical- psychology-.html Where do Clinical Psychologists work and what do they do? (n.d.). https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tus/psyc/psyc436/2225/where-do-clinical- psychologists-work-and-what-do-they-do-.html

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