Diagnosis of the disorder

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Assignment 2: Course Project Part I: Interview and Background Research

 

Refer to the Course Project Overview in Course Home. Early in the course, you have selected a specific disorder. Research it using your textbook and Argosy University online library resources. A minimum of 5 sources in addition to your textbook should be used. At least three of those sources should be peer-reviewed journal articles. The remaining 2 sources may be books, journal articles, or reputable web sites (like those from professional organizations or governmental agencies, not Wikipedia or similar sites).

 

Review the rubric, as it provides detailed instructions on how best to succeed on this assignment. In the rubric, you will find that you need to address the following in a paper:

 

  • Description of the selected disorder (Identify the DSM diagnostic category for the disorder and distinguish between diagnostic and commonly used terminology.)
  • Causative factors of the disorder
  • Diagnosis of the disorder
  • Treatment of the disorder
  • Survey of current research on the disorder

 

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Remember to use the rubric as you write your paper. Apply APA standards to citation of sources, and include an APA style  title/cover page and reference page.

 

By Wednesday, February 10, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

 

Working ahead Using the feedback provided to you by your peers and instructors, finalize your interview questions and conduct the interview with a mental health professional in preparation for the paper due in Module 5.

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Description of selected disorder. 20
Causative factors of the disorder 32
Diagnosis of the disorder 32
Treatment of the disorder 36
Survey of current research on the disorder 36
Organization (12 points): Introduction, Thesis, Transitions, Conclusion

Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, Spelling, Sentence Structure

APA Elements (16 points): Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations

Style (4 points): Audience, Word Choice

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Total: 200
Click to download the rubric for this assignment.

What is his or her personality as depicted?

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For this discussion, address the following as you respond:

 

    • Select one character, past or present, from a television show, movie, book, comic, game, etc.

 

    • Briefly describe this character, including:
        • What medium (television, movie, book, etc.) is he or she from?
        • Why did you select him or her?
      • What is his or her personality as depicted?

 

    •  Identify one approach (e.g., common-sense, psychodynamic, humanistic, etc.) that you feel is most accurate and useful in understanding this character’s personality.

 

  • Discuss this selected theory.  Why did you select it?  How might this theory help us understand your character’s personality?

Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words and utilize at least one scholarly source (e.g., the course textbook, a peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University Library, or a professional web source), cited according to APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Compare and contrast two models of conceptualizing addiction.

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Compare and contrast two models of conceptualizing addiction.

Write a 1,050-to 1,400-word paper briefly describing the models, how they are synergistic, or how they take competing views.

Include a summary about which theory you feel is most useful for helping intervene on addiction.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit to the Assignment Files tab

Assignment 1: Compare And Contrast Theoretical Perspectives

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Assignment 1: Compare and Contrast Theoretical Perspectives

There are many different theoretical perspectives of human behavior. These perspectives influence the way you relate to others, conceptualize the development of maladaptive and adaptive behaviors, and interpret your worldview.

Tasks:

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, explore these concepts and complete the following tasks:

  • Analyze and compare and contrast two theoretical orientations that attempt to explain human behavior.
  • Develop a detailed case vignette that addresses multidimensional aspects of human behavior (i.e., maladaptive and adaptive beliefs, recent role transitions, support networks, and familial and cultural contexts). You can use the cases included in the reading material or course room as guides.
  • Apply one of the two theoretical orientations you chose for your case to explain the individual’s behavior.
  • Be sure to consider all dimensions of human behavior (psychological, social, biological, and spiritual) and synthesize in your paper how they fit within your theoretical framework.

Submission Details:

  • By Saturday, February 20, 2016, post your responses to this Discussion Area in a minimum of 300 words. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Through Wednesday, February 24, 2016, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, draw comparisons between the examples you provided and the examples submitted by your classmates, and provide a rationale for the comparisons.