Explain the disorder in terms of pertinent neurotransmitter and receptor theories and describe the pertinent evidence of their involvement. 

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Week 6 – Critical Review

Critical Review

The final assignment for this class will be a 10-page critical review of the drug treatment for a psychiatric disorder (broadly defined to include psychological and neurological disorders as well). The review will use peer-reviewed sources to evaluate the current drug treatment modalities for the selected disorder and determine the adequacy of those treatments. The paper will be evaluated on the inclusion of the following information:

Introduction 
Evaluate the disorder in terms of symptomatic and behavioral presentation. Include the time, course, and progression of the disorder. Evaluate and explain special features of the disease epidemiology.

Theory
Evaluate the predominant theory or theories regarding the biological basis of the disorder. Explain the disorder in terms of pertinent neurotransmitter and receptor theories and describe the pertinent evidence of their involvement.  Analyze the neurotransmitter systems in terms of the involved receptors and the use receptor agonists and antagonists in the treatment of the disorder receptor. Include information on the anatomic changes to the central nervous system as appropriate to the topic.

Treatment 
Evaluate drug therapies for treating the disorder based on the current understanding of the biological basis of the disorder and the corresponding behavioral effects of the disorder. Explain pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to the disorder and corresponding drug treatment. Describe any side effects and adverse effects of the drug treatment and their biological basis, including issues related to contraindications, interactions, drug metabolism, and elimination. In addition, explain risks, benefits, and ethical implications for high-risk and exceptional treatment conditions.

Conclusion 
Summarize theories of psychiatric disease as they relate to principles of drug action within the chosen topic. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of the current theory of the disorder and its treatment and evaluate any controversies regarding ethical and/or risk-benefits perspectives associated with the current treatment. Describe possible areas for future research.

Attention Students: The Masters of Arts in Psychology program is utilizing the Pathbrite portfolio tool as a repository for student scholarly work in the form of signature assignments completed within the program. After receiving feedback for this Critical Review, please implement any changes recommended by the instructor, go to Pathbrite (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and upload the revised Critical Review to the portfolio. (Use the Pathbrite Quick-Start Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to create an account if you do not already have one.) The upload of signature assignments will take place after completing each course. Be certain to upload revised signature assignments throughout the program as the portfolio and its contents will be used in other courses and may be used by individual students as a professional resource tool. See the Pathbrite (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. website for information and further instructions on using this portfolio tool.

Writing the Critical Review
The paper:

  • Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Analyze the case of Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton. How is it possible to be so sure that you recognize a face when it is not the right person?

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In this discussion forum, you will explore the imperfect content of our memories of experiences. For your initial post, complete the following steps:

In the videos, Loftus describes the ease with which false memories can be created or altered. Yet people like Paul Shanely are incarcerated, convicted of heinous crimes based on the testimony of men who have claimed to have repressed memories of years of childhood sexual abuse until adulthood. The two sides of the argument are referred to as “The Memory Wars.” For this discussion, choose one of the following prompts:

  • Analyze both sides of the Shanely case. Which side is best supported by the scientific evidence? Which one do you support and why?
  • Analyze the case of the Ramona family. How could the daughter repress such memories for so long? Does the fact that her father successfully sued the therapist prove that the memories are false?
  • Analyze the case of Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton. How is it possible to be so sure that you recognize a face when it is not the right person?
  • Provide an overview of Loftus’ research. How does that prove (or not) that memories can be created or altered?

Use your critical thinking skills and present a cogent analysis and argument for the position you choose to defend. Support your points with evidence from at least one peer-reviewed research article. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.

Explain at least two things parents can do in their families to minimize the impact of violent media on child behavior.

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In this assignment, imagine that you have been asked to give a speech for a local community group about the relationship between television violence and violent behavior in children. Your speech should be understandable to a general audience yet scholarly as well. Be sure to cover the following topics:

• A brief summary explaining observational learning in simple terms
• A summary of the latest research on the relation between viewing media violence and violent behavior in children
• The research will be conflicting, with some research finding a relationship between media violence and violent behavior in children, and other research not proving that relationship. Note any differences between the research (groups studied, type of violence, etc.), and explain this in a comprehensible way to the audience.
• Explain at least two things parents can do in their families to minimize the impact of violent media on child behavior.

Refer to at least two research articles in the lecture. The transcript of the lecture should be accompanied by a reference list.

Length: 3-5 pages

It is clear from the material in this course that inferential statistics plays a critical role in research in the behavioral and social sciences. Since students in this class will further their education via coursework and research conducted via the practicum and dissertation processes, it is important to reflect on the knowledge gained and its applicability to one’s future in the field. Utilizing all that you have learned and been exposed to in this course, write a paper providing an overview of your knowledge of inferential statistics, specifically discussing how you would go about deciding upon the appropriate statistical tests to use for a study.

Please be sure to use current terminology as described in the DSM-5 for neuropsychological disorders. This book is a manual of neuropsychological disorders and the diagnostic criteria needed to make the clinical diagnosis.

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Review your completed Week 1 and Week 2 assignments, and familiarize yourself with the DSM-5. Look up your selected psychological disorder in the DSM-5 (Schizophrenia) to determine the diagnostic criteria, as well as other current information and terminology, and use this resource as one of your references (be sure to use in-text citations for the information used).

Please be sure to use current terminology as described in the DSM-5 for neuropsychological disorders. This book is a manual of neuropsychological disorders and the diagnostic criteria needed to make the clinical diagnosis. This reference is used by mental health professionals and will assist you in your assignment this week, as well as all course work in this class. If your disorder is purely neurological, be sure to include current clinical guidelines, diagnostic criteria, terminology, and the neurobiology involved in the pathology, using current guidelines from the appropriate professional societies.

This outline is both an analysis of your topic.

For this assignment, you must:

· Complete and submit the Final Project Annotated Outline templatereview the document

o Use the references that are applied below in addition to what you find for the annotated bibliography assignment. You may also use additional references as necessary.

Annotated Outline Template

· Must be a minimum of 2 double-spaced pages in length.

· Must use the provided template, which includes a title page with the following:

o Title of paper

· Must use the Final Project Annotated Outline templatereview the document in the assignment instructions to create your paper.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must use the provided template, and for all sections include at least a two- to three- sentence description (use complete sentences). Do not simply write the heading and a few words of description.

· Must include in-text citations.

References

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5®). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Pub.

Michel, N. (2016 , July 17 ). Etiology of Schizophrenia . Retrieved from Science Direct : https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/etiology-of-schizophrenia

National Alliance on Mental Illness . ( 2018 , December 9 ). Schizophrenia. Retrieved from National Alliance on Mental Illness : https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions/schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health . ( 2016, February 13). Schizophrenia . Retrieved from National Institute of Mental Health : https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml

Weinberger, D., & Marenco, S. ((2015). Schizophrenia as a neurodevelopmental disorder. Schizophrenia, 326-348.