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PSY 650 Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology - The University of Arizona Global Campus

Case Studies

You are a psychologist working for an agency whose policy states that an assessment and diagnosis must be rendered within 48 hours of an initial session with a client. Please review andchoose one of the following cases to diagnose.

The Case of Amanda
Amanda is a 16-year-old Hispanic female that was referred to treatment due to body image issues.Her parents believe that she has an eating disorder because she restricts her food intake andexercises excessively. Amanda denies any compensatory behaviors, but reports the followingsymptoms: anxiety, trouble sleeping through the night, and not feeling like a worthwhile person.She has reservations about seeking treatment because confidentiality is not guaranteed. She hasagreed to attend the first session and opted to use insurance to pay for it. Her insurance companywill allot her 8 sessions upon receipt of her diagnosis. What diagnosis would you give Amanda?

The Case of Charles
Charles is a 33-year-old African American male seeking treatment due to suicidal ideation. He iscurrently going through divorce proceedings and reports feeling agitated, angry, sad, and stressedmost days. He is concerned that his relationship issues have begun to impact his responsibilities atwork and fears losing his job. Charles is open to seeking treatment, but his insurance provider isout-of-network. His insurance company is willing to reimburse him for up to 8 sessions if anacceptable diagnosis is submitted. What diagnosis would you give Charles?

It is recommended that you read Chapters 1 and 2 The assessment process in the APA handbook of testing and assessment in psychology, Vol. 2: Testing and assessment in clinical and counseling psychology (2013) e-book, as well as the Kielbasa, Pomerantz, Krohn, and Sullivan (2004) "How Does Clients' Method of Payment Influence Psychologists' Diagnostic Decisions?" and the Pomerantz and Segrist (2006) "The Influence of Payment Method on Psychologists' Diagnostic Decisions Regarding Minimally Impaired Clients" articles for further information about how payment method influences the assessment and diagnosis process.

For this discussion, you will assume the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist and diagnose a hypothetical client. Begin by reviewing the PSY650 Week Two Case Studies Download PSY650 Week Two Case Studies document and select one of the clients to diagnose.

In your initial post, compare the assessments typically used by clinical and counseling psychologists, and explain which assessment techniques (e.g., tests, surveys, interviews, client records, observational data) you might use to aid in your diagnosis of your selected client. Describe any additional information you would need to help formulate your diagnosis, and propose specific questions you might ask the client in order to obtain this information from him or her. Identify which theoretical orientation you would use with this client and explain how this orientation might influence the assessment and/or diagnostic process. Using the DSM-5 manual, propose a diagnosis for the client in the chosen case study.

Analyze the case and your agency's required timeline for diagnosing from an ethical perspective. Considering the amount of information you currently have for your client, explain whether or not it is ethical to render a diagnosis within the required timeframe. Evaluate the case and describe whether or not it is justifiable in this situation to render a diagnosis in order to obtain a third party payment.

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