AL Psych Juris case studies
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The Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology licenses psychologists in Alabama, and candidates for that license complete a national, EPPP-based examination process rather than a Board-authored written test. This page is an independent study resource for people preparing for that licensure examination; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. The content is organized around the eight content domains used in doctoral-level psychology licensure testing: biological bases of behavior; cognitive-affective bases; social and cultural bases; growth and lifespan development; assessment and diagnosis; treatment, intervention, prevention, and supervision; research methods and statistics; and ethical, legal, and professional standards. Ethics and professional standards and assessment carry the largest share of content, so plan study time accordingly rather than spreading effort evenly. The AL Psych Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,103 words.
1Post-Stroke Depression or Apathy? Differentiating and Treating
A 68-year-old right-handed man is 3 months post-left middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke. He has mild nonfluent aphasia (can follow simple commands, names 8/20 objects) and right hemiparesis.
538 words, about 3 min2Working Memory Overload in a Child with ADHD
A 9-year-old boy in fourth grade is referred for academic struggles. He has a diagnosis of ADHD-combined type and takes methylphenidate ER 18 mg each morning.
558 words, about 3 min3Cultural Mistrust and Treatment Engagement in an Immigrant Family
A 14-year-old girl, born in the U.S. to parents who immigrated from Guatemala, is brought to a community mental health clinic by her mother.
640 words, about 3 min4Disclosing an Autism Diagnosis to Parents of a Toddler
A 30-month-old boy is evaluated for developmental concerns. His parents, both engineers, are highly educated and have read extensively about child development.
632 words, about 3 min5Ruling Out Feigning in a Competency Evaluation
A 35-year-old man is referred for competency to stand trial (CST) evaluation after being charged with aggravated assault. He has a history of bipolar I disorder and cannabis use.
735 words, about 4 min