Describe the origins or history of the mental disorders.

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Assignment 2: Term Paper

Click here to download the W5 Assignment 2 Term Paper Template.

For Week 3, you developed an Annotated Bibliography of research on two disorders. For this assignment you will pick one of the disorders and write a term paper on that disorder.

Your paper should address information on the following areas:

  • Describe the origins or history of the mental disorders.
  • Describe the psychological theory or theories that relate to the mental disorders especially in the areas of diagnosis and treatment.
  • Describe the difference if any in age of onset and diagnostic criteria based on gender.
  • Explain the potential impact of the mental disorders on the individual and his or her family.
  • Explain the social perceptions of the mental disorders from stigma to advocacy.

The paper should adhere to the following guidelines:

  • The length of the paper should be 12–14 double-spaced pages (not including the title and reference pages).
  • For the main sections it should have a:
    • Title page
    • Introduction
    • Literature review
    • Conclusion
    • Reference page(s)

Please see the assignment template for details on each section.

Submit your paper in a Word document to the W5 Assignment 2 Dropbox byTuesday, May 10, 2016.

Name your document PSY2010_W5_A2_lastname_firstname.doc.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Submitted an introduction, with a brief overview of what will be covered and the purpose of the term paper.
70
Submitted a literature review for the term paper.
50
Submitted the discussion and conclusions.
80
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary and utilized APA format and style. Format will include:

  • A title page
  • An abstract (not more than 250 words)
  • An introduction
  • A literature review
  • Discussion or conclusions
  • Reference page
50
Total:
250

Assignment 2: LASA 1: Theories Of Development And Application

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Description

In this assignment, you will explore and apply theories of development to your personal experiences.

Background

Understanding theories of development is key in psychology. All people proceed through specific areas of change and growth in key areas as they go through life. Whatever path we take in life, understanding theories of development will assist us in motivating and guiding others, as well as understanding ourselves.

Instructions

Apply the theories of development to your personal life experience by answering each of the following questions.

  1. Jean Piaget’s Stage Theory of Cognitive Development: At what age do you feel you entered the stage of Formal Operational Thought? Explain the stage briefly and then focus on providing examples of ways your thinking has shifted to indicate you have developed into this stage of reasoning. (For instance, provide an example of how your views of justice or morality have shifted as you’ve matured.)
  1. Developmental Stage Theory of Erik Erikson: Choose one stage from Erikson’s Developmental Stage Theory and apply it to your own life. Explain the stage, age that it occurs, and how the central challenge of that stage played out in your life. What was the outcome of this stage for you? Did anything happen in your life prior to that stage that affected the outcome? How does the outcome from that stage affect how you are today? Provide specific details that demonstrate your understanding of the stage you choose.
  1. Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development: Considering the moral or ethical decisions that you have made in your life, describe one decision you made based on one of the three levels of moral development. Be sure to clearly explain the level of moral development and clearly identify the underlying ethical reasoning behind your decision. (For instance, you may explain a decision you made based on Preconventional morality when you were a child, or you may focus on a decision you made from a higher level of development as an adult.)
  1. Developmental Milestones: Motor Development. The unfolding of biological potential is known as “maturation.” Motor skill development in babies is mostly controlled by the process of maturation. Think about a child that you have known (yourself, your own child, a friend or family member). Describe how the child progressed from rolling over, to sitting, standing, and walking. At what age did each milestone occur? Did the development occur in a “typical” sequence based on what you’ve learned in your text? Is there anything that occurred in the child’s environment that either delayed motor development or facilitated it? What is the difference between “maturation” and “learning,” based on your readings and observation?

 

Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

 

Assessing Forensic Psychology Final Paper

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I need help with my Assessing Forensic Psychology Final if you think you can help please let me know. I have posted the assignment below….

 

Final Project: Forensic Assessment

For your Final Project, you will apply the skills related to conducting forensic assessments that you learn throughout the course by assessing the individual portrayed in the documentary, Murder on a Sunday Morning.

Your Final Project must be presented via the following option:

  • A 10- to 12-page (not including references, title page, or abstract), double-spaced, APA-formatted paper.

The Final Project must include:

  • A minimum of 10 references (in addition to any course readings that you may wish to reference). Please be aware that user-created websites such as Wikipedia will not be accepted as scholarly references. (Please consult the Walden University Library’s instructions for evaluating research resources, which includes a link to criteria for evaluating resources.)
  • A brief description of the case study in the documentary, including a description of the individual and the forensic population he is from.
  • A description of the potential role(s) of a forensic psychology professional in relation to the case study.
  • An explanation of the forensic assessment principles that apply to the case study
  • A description of any third party information that may be necessary to collect for forensic assessment of the case study
  • A description of three ethical and/or multicultural issues and/or considerations related to the case study
  • An analysis of how a forensic psychology professional might best address each of the ethical and/or multicultural issues and/or considerations you described (Note: Refer to the forensic and multicultural guidelines when completing this part of the Final Project.)
  • An explanation of what a forensic psychology professional might think important to consider and/or determine when conducting a forensic assessment of the individual in this case study
  • An explanation of what the courts might think important to consider and/or determine from a forensic assessment of the individual in this case study
  • A description of at least two forensic assessment instruments and/or tools that might be used in relation to this case study, with an explanation of why
  • A brief description of the elements that would be included in a forensic assessment report based on this case study
  • An explanation of which elements from a forensic assessment report based on this case study would be relevant for testimony, and why
  • A description of the implications that the assessment may have for the outcome of the case

Sociological Theories

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Review the Research Paper instructions in Week Five of the online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. Then, visit the Ashford Writing Center located under the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation tool bar in your online classroom and review the “Sample: Outline.” Format your outline for the Research Paper according to the “Sample: Outline.” (NOTE: In the “Sample: Outline,” it states that the thesis statement is the last one to three sentences of the introduction. However, the thesis statement must be one sentence in length and the last sentence of the introduction.)
The outline must contain:

  1. Introduction with thesis statement
  2. At least five body paragraphs
  3. Conclusion
  4. Reference Page

The paper must be three to five pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least three scholarly resources (at least two of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.