Psychopathology Paper
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Instructions: This assignment should be typed and double-spaced, with one-inch margins. It is to be no more than 10 pages, with a 12 point font size. The assignment is due on Saturday December 10th. The 10 page length requirement does not include the title page or reference page but it does include both parts of the assignment outlined below. This paper requires that you include a reference page consisting of 15 scholarly references. The number of citations in the text must be the same number of references listed on the reference page. For the purpose of this assignment, you can select any of the disorders covered in the DSM-5. This assignment will be checked for appropriate citing and paraphrasing of material using Turnitin.
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Get Help Now!The reference and citation style must follow that of the American Psychological Association (APA). Students are expected to comply with the Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity at all times. (Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity (Links to an external site.))
There is a rubric provided at the end of this document, which will be used in grading the assignment. Make sure to review this.
In your paper, you must address the following:
(1) Specify the diagnostic criteria of the clinical disorder you have selected.
(2) Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder. Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how you would distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment.
(3) Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder you have selected, including prevalence rates for at least two of the following groups: gender, race, ethnicity, social economic status, differently abled or sexual orientation.
(4) Discuss some of the ways in which this disorder could impact an individual’s social functioning (home, school, work, family, and relationships).
(5) Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder. What are the implications of these theories for treatment of the disorder?
(6) Identify at least two psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions used to treat this disorder. Discuss why these interventions are shown to be effective. Discuss the side –effects of the psychopharmacological interventions.
(7) Identify two community-based resources located in New Jersey that an individual with this disorder might find useful. Discuss why these resources could be important for persons who have this disorder and how to access them.
Grading Rubric for this Assignment
| Criteria | Fails to Meet Expectations
(0-4 points) |
Meets Expectations
(5-8 points) |
Exceeds Expectations
(9-10 points) |
| Assignment is turned in on time, with correct grammar, spelling, and structure | Not turned in on time
Major problems with grammar, spelling, mechanics, or structure |
Turned in on time
Few problems with grammar, spelling, mechanics, or structure |
Turned in on time
No errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, or structure |
| Identification of the clinical disorder and discussion of diagnostic criteria | The clinical disorder was not identified and the entire diagnostic criteria was not discussed | The clinical disorder was identified and the entire diagnostic criteria was discussed | A strong rationale was provided about why the clinical disorder was selected |
| Identification of two differential diagnoses, discussion of the process of differential diagnosis, and makes a distinction between the disorders | Two differential diagnoses were not identified, the process of differntial diagnosis was not discussed, and no distinction was made between the disorders | Two differential diagnoses were identified ,the process of differential diagnosis was discussed, and a distinction was made between the disorders | Number of differential diagnoses exceeds the number required
A rationale was provided for differential diagnosis exceeding the number required Provided an example to illustrate the differential diagnosis process |
| Discussion of the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder and two other groups | Did not discuss the prevalence rates
Did not discuss the prevalence rates for two groups |
Discussed the prevalence rates
Discussed the prevalence rates for two groups |
A strong rationale was provided for why looking at the prevalence rates is important
The number of groups exceeds the number of required Discussed factors for why the prevalence rates might differ for the clinical disorder compared to the rates for the selected groups |
| Discussion of the impact of the clinical disorder on social functioning | Did not discuss the impact of the clinical disorder on social functioning | Discussed the impact of the clinical disorder on social functioning | A strong rationale was provided for why one needs to look at the impact of the clinical disorder on social functioning |
| Discussion of two theories | Did not discuss two theories | Discussed two theories | The number of theories exceeds the number required
Discussed strengths and limitations of the theories for explaining the etiology of the disorder |
| Discussion of the implications of these theories for treatment | Did not discuss the implications of these theories for treatment | Discussed the implications of these theories for treatment | A strong rationale was provided for why understanding theory is important for understanding treatment options |
| Identification of effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacological
Discussion of effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharamcological Discussion of the side-effects of the pscyhopharmacological intervention |
Did not identify effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacological
Did not discuss effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacological Did not discuss the side-effects of the pscyhopharmacological intervention |
Identified effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacological
Discussed effective interventions, both psychosocial and psychopharmacological Discussed the side-effects of the psychopharmacological intervention |
A strong rationale was provided for why these interventions are effective
Disucssed why knowing the side-effects of the psychopharamacological interventions are important for working with clients who have the selected disorder |
| Identification of resources
Discussion of the importance of accessing these resources |
Did not identify resources
Did not discuss the importance of accessing these resources |
Identified resources
Discussed the importance of accessing these resources |
Discussed why these resources are important for persons who have this disorder to access
Number of resources exceeds the number required A strong rationale was provided for why these additional resources are being recommended |
| APA style and appropriate sources | APA style is not used
Sources are not cited and or not referenced Sources are not scholarly |
APA style is used consistently throughout the paper
Sources are cited and referenced correctly |
APA style is used consistently throughout the paper and is almost perfect |
What resources can you use for this assignment? All of our class texts, the book/movie that you choose, and any additional reputable sources (scholarly articles, resources posted in webliography, NIMH, APA publications, agency websites, BUT NOT Wikipedia, psychology.com, or other non-scholarly sources.)
Problems with grammar, sentence structure, spelling, typographical errors and other writing factors will reduce the amount of points given. Please use a proofreader and consult with the writing center for support if needed. Problematic writing will significantly effect your grade on this assignment.
