Psychopathology

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-Select a current event from the news and apply it to one of these topics Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder, Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders, Substance use disorders, Mental Health and Aging, & Somatoform and Dissociative disorders .

-Papers must be approximately 5 pages in length.

-(a) thoroughly describe the selected concept, and  (b) make a sound case for why it relates to the selected current event.

-Select any relevant current event from the news, citing the description of the event from an internet news source.

The three major components of the paper will involve:

  1. Selection of the current event
  2. Selection of the textbook concept
  3. Integration and Synthesis of the textbook concept with the selected current event

APA formatting and reference page

What question did you hope to answer by completing this literature review paper?

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ssignment 1: LASA # 2: PowerPoint Presentation

 

Utilizing the information you compiled for your literature review paper, and the feedback you received from your instructor about the literature review, prepare a 10-15 minute Power Point presentation on your topic, summarizing the key points and conclusions. Be sure to direct this presentation to an audience in the community. For example, if your paper pertained to a topic in developmental psychology, direct your presentation toward parents, or a parenting center. If your topic pertained to substance abuse, direct it toward a community service agency which may use this information for educating teens or parents about preventing drug use, or current clients about treatments and facilities available. Please state in your presentation the specific audience toward whom your presentation is aimed. Include a reference page in APA format, as well as speaker notes and an audio file with your presentation.

 

Your slides should provide answers to the following questions:

 

What was your topic?

What question did you hope to answer by completing this literature review paper? Explain the practical implications of the conclusions of the literature review and the audience to which they are directed.

Given the results of your literature review, what is/are the prevailing argument(s)? In other words, which of those is supported by the existing evidence? Be sure to include full coverage of the arguments, including strengths and weaknesses of each of them, supported by your findings from reviewing the relevant articles.

Did the researchers consider multicultural factors in their studies? If not, what factors may be involved? What multicultural factors should future studies include?

What ethical issues are related to your topic and/or discussed in the studies you reviewed?

How do the conclusions of your literature review relate to the various specialization areas in psychology? Tie them to as many as apply from the following areas: biological, cognitive, developmental, social, personality theory, psychopathology, and applied psychology.

How can the conclusions of your literature review inform the population towards whom your presentation is directed? How can they apply this information to their daily lives? What advice or ‘take home message’ can you provide to your audience based on the research you reviewed?

What research question could you ask in order to further develop this area of study?

Why is your research question important and relevant to the current work being done on your topic?

Your presentation should also follow these guidelines:

 

It should be approximately 10-15 minutes in length.

It should be clear, concise, and professional.  Writing should be free of spelling and grammatical errors; it should conform to current APA style (including any in-text citations).

It should include graphs, tables, figures, or images illustrating your ideas.

There should be a final slide listing references in current APA style.

The bulk of the text should be placed in the Notes pages of each slide. Keep the amount of text on the slide, itself, to a minimum.

You should record an audio file of your oral presentation. You should also type the text of the speech you would give while showing these slides to an audience should be typed into the Notes area.  If you are unable to use the audio feature, the Notes text will suffice.

You can refer to the Power Point tips document provided in the Doc Sharing section of the course.

Submit your presentation to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Monday, November 28, 2016.

 

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Describes topic and explains the practical implications of the conclusions of the literature review with clarity and detail.

 

Describes the audience to which the presentation is directed.

20

Revises the literature review based on feedback from the instructor.

 

Presentation of information is clearly focused on the specific audience.

 

Explains the prevailing argument(s), including their strengths and weaknesses, supported by findings from relevant articles.

 

Synthesizes key points established in and through the literature review.

40

Elaborates on multicultural factors relevant to the topic and to the studies reviewed.

 

Discusses how the findings can be extended to a more diverse population or additional multicultural factors that should be included in future studies.

40

Discusses relevant ethical issues related to the topic and to the studies reviewed.

 

Describes how they were or could be addressed in the research.

20

Relates the conclusions of the literature review to at least two specialization areas in psychology.

40

Applies the conclusions from the literature review to specific populations or issues.

 

40

Provides well-reasoned conclusions, and pointed towards areas for future research.

 

Provides suggestions for future work that are appropriate and have an applied focus.

36

Introduction has an opening, provides come background information, and states the topic.

 

Transitions between slides are present.

 

16

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.

 

16

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.  Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

24

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

8

Total:

300

 

 

Personal Reflection On The Self Paper

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Prepare a 1,200 word paper in which you examine the concept of the self. Address the following items:

Define the concept of the self in the social world.
Apply the self to your life, including self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.
Describe at least two social experiences that affected your personal development.
Write in the THIRD PERSON only (i.e., the author, the writer, etc.).
Include at least two references in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Case Conceptualization Paper

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Case Conceptualization Paper (28 Points) Students will write a case conceptualization paper demonstrating their ability to apply clinical theory to practical case material. See the course schedule for the due date. Students will prepare a 10-page paper, not including the title, abstract, or bibliographic pages. Papers should include a title page (with the student’s name, the name of the course and the title of the paper), an abstract, and a references page. Each paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins, follow APA Guidelines regarding formatting, abstract, citations, and references, and include at least ten bibliographic references (with at least three being journal articles among those listed). The instructor(s) will post case studies from which to make a selection. Completed papers must include the following sections (organized with these with section titles): 1. Notation of the presenting problem(s) 2. Statement of the counseling theory chosen from the texts and reasons for choice of that theory (what are the strengths of this theory and why it would be a good selection in working with this client) 3. Application discussion of major constructs of the theory as they apply to the presenting problem (what therapeutic goals, treatment protocols, techniques, etc. would/should be used if counseling the client(s) from this particular theoretical orientation) 4. Integration of the presenting problem and theory with a Christian theistic view (include problem areas, concerns, philosophical differences and/or compatibility) To summarize, students will select one case study and one theory. They will then describe how they might counsel the person(s) utilizing the major constructs and techniques of the chosen theory, while also noting points of biblical integration. Case Conceptualization Grading Rubric Points Notation of the presenting problem(s) 5 Statement of the counseling theory chosen from the texts and reasons for choice of that theory (what are the strengths of this theory and why it would be a good selection in working with this client) 5 Application discussion of major constructs of the theory as they apply to the presenting problem (what therapeutic goals, treatment protocols, techniques, etc. would/should be used if counseling the client(s) from this particular theoretical orientation) 8 Integration of the presenting problem and theory with a Christian theistic view 5 11 | Page (include problem areas, concerns, philosophical differences and/or compatibility) Correct APA format of citations, as well as correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 5 Total for Case Conceptualization Paper 28