Examine Language As It Relates To Cognition

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine language as it relates to cognition. Address the following:

 

  • Define language and lexicon.
  • Evaluate the key features of language.
  • Describe the four levels of language structure and processing.
  • Analyze the role of language processing in cognitive psychology.

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