Research ADHD disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology. The length of the body of the paper must be at least 7 pages, and must not exceed 10 pages of summarized research findings in current APA format.

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Research ADHD disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology. The length of the body of the paper must be at least 7 pages, and must not exceed 10 pages of summarized research findings in current APA format. All sources used must be scholarly journals. In addition to this, include a current APA-style title page, abstract, and references; these do not count toward the minimum number of pages required. The paper must be organized with sub-headings reflecting the required sections (I–IX).

The research paper will address the following aspects, organized in this order:

* Title Page: APA-style

* Abstract: APA-style

I. Introduction: Introduce and describe the topic. Discuss the DSM classification for the disorder, including a discussion of the specific criteria as described in the DSM (1/2 page).

II. Historical: Describe the disorder in a historical context (how the view of disorder has changed over time, how cause/treatment options have changed, etc). (1 page).

III. Cause of the Illness: Current research as to the cause of the illness (1 page).

IV. Treatment: Various treatment approaches for this disorder, including the benefits of the treatment (1 page).

V. Prevention: Research as to the prevention of the illness (1 page).

VI. Cross Cultural: Cross-cultural issues pertaining to the topic (1 page).

VII. Biblical Worldview: Discuss the topic from a Christian worldview perspective, including disorder’s cause, treatment, and prevention. Utilize the Bible and a journal source written from a biblical/theological perspective on the topic (1 page).

VIII. Conclusion: Include a closing summary of the research, including ideas for future research on the topic (1/2 page).

IX. References: APA-style. See also References Grading Rubric and instructions.

* Organize the paper according to directions. Include current APA-style Level 1 sub-titles. Do not use Roman numerals.

* The use of 3rd person point of view is expected for this type of scholarly research assignment.

* Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation is expected in writing at this level.

* Include not more than ½ page of directly quoted material. Directly quoted material in excess of ½ page would not count towards length/content requirements of the paper.

*  Current APA formatting is required.

* Course textbook is not permitted as a source.

* All sources must be journal articles these are attached which are dated within the past 10 years.

Convert the issue into an answerable question. Write the question and indicate what type of clinical question it is (a who, what, where, when or why question). Explain why.

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For this assignment, prepare comprehensive marriage and family therapy evidence based practice (EBP) treatment plan for a hypothetical Presenting Problem (PP) scenario. This is how you should proceed:
1. Begin with a hypothetical clinical scenario (a member of a client family [couple or family] calls seeking therapy for [formulate a possible presenting problem], flesh out a possible brief history of the problem, and then create a succinct summary of what you learned from the clients in the first session).
2. Use the guidelines you have written for Assignment 9.1 to apply the EBP approach to this presenting problem.

3. Specifically, you will:

a. Convert the issue into an answerable question. Write the question and indicate what type of clinical question it is (a who, what, where, when or why question). Explain why.
b. Practice locating research articles that address the issue. Describe what resources and databases you might use to locate various types of articles for the issue. If you use the library resources to find relevant articles, see if you are able to find the same article using resources outside the university library. Were you able to access the article without using the library? Would you have had to pay for the article if you no longer had access to a university library?
c. Select one research study that you found related to the clinical issue and complete an evaluation of it using the guidelines you included in your EBP resource guide from last week. Describe what you found to assess the quality of this article using your strategies for evaluating research.
d. Explain, in detail, how you would apply the research findings to your work with your hypothetical clients in your hypothetical clinical context (assuming the study is of quality). Then, clarify all relevant diversity/contextual relation variables associated with this situation and indicate how they may impact the utility of the evidence you found (e.g., if the study used a European or an American sample, will it apply to your Latina client?).
e. Identify the specific measures, tools, and procedures you would use to assess the effectiveness of your EBP interventions with these clients.

Consider areas in which research appears to be lacking or groups for which the treatment has been shown to be helpful – and those for whom it has not been examined or not found helpful. Make sure your conclusion can be backed by the research

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Tips for the essay:

First read widely about the topic so that you can get a good feel for the area. Think about an appropriate structure for this essay and introduce this structure at the beginning. Think about where you want to end up – which is evidence to support your final conclusion.  A key feature of these questions is to draw on the evidence base. After you have introduced the nature of the problem for which treatment is needed, review the evidence for or against them. Consider areas in which research appears to be lacking or groups for which the treatment has been shown to be helpful – and those for whom it has not been examined or not found helpful. Make sure your conclusion can be backed by the research

Marking criteria

1. Clear introduction stating the background to the problem, the question, and how it will be addressed in the essay. 10%
2. Use of wide range of relevant research and reviews of research, and integration and synthesis of research findings (rather than describing each study in detail unless that approach is specifically warranted) 25%
3. Critical evaluation (strengths and weaknesses) of the available research relevant to the essay 30%
4. Conclusion that is justifiable on the basis of research findings 10%
5. Strong and coherent structure for the essay 10%
6. English expression and grammar, presentation, proof-reading and use of APA style 15%

Submit your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

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Based on the feedback you received on your submission from last week (PERVIOUS PAPER ATTACHED AND FEEDBACK AT THE BOTTOM), submit a revised draft of your paper with this additional information:

  1. Five additional references that could be used for your research paper and include a 1-2 sentence description for each of the five additional references, explaining how they fit with the research topic and the research question proposed. Make sure that these references come from scholarly sources using Argosy’s library resources.
  2. A  very detailed outline of what you would like to cover in the intro/lit review of your paper. Write it as an outline and think about what you want each paragraph or section to cover. Paste your references into each section where the information from that article applies to the topic. Below is an example of the outline although the references have not been pasted in yet:
    1. Introduction or Statement of the Problem (e.g. Predictors of Depression in Men)
      1. Research question (E.g. What factors predict depression in men? For example, age, marital status, family history, stressors).
      2. Why is it important/implications  (E.g. xx% of men are depressed; less likely to seek treatment; if we can identify who is at risk, may be able to direct them to treatment sooner)
      3. Revised hypothesis based on feedback from the instructor
    2. Review of the Literature (the following is an example for above topic):
      1. Brief description of depression, symptoms, and any unique symptoms for men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).
      2. How widespread is it? Stats on depression in general but also stats on depression in men (Cite articles from which you will obtain this information).
      3. List factors that put men at risk for depression (Cite articles).
        1. Difficulty communicating distress or sadness (Cite articles).
        2. Job/work pressures (Cite articles).
      4. Demographic characteristics (Cite articles).
        1. Relationship between age and depression (Cite articles).
        2. Relationship between marital status and depression (Cite articles).
  3. A 1-2 page description of the sample you would like to use for your study, that provides the answer to the following questions:
    1. What sampling technique would you use?
    2. Does the sample generalize to the population? Explain why or why not.
    3. What inclusion criteria would be used? What exclusion criteria would be used, if any?
    4. What ethical issues might be encountered when collecting your information from this sample?
  4. Be sure to also submit all your ten references (the five from last week and the five new ones you added) in an APA-style reference page. Be sure to also include an APA-style title page with your submission. Your paper should be at least 2-3 pages long. Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submit your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Provided five additional valid references and explained the reasoning behind their selection.
20
Discussed the sampling technique for the proposed study and included the aspects of generalization, inclusion, and ethical issues as requested in the assignment.
25
Provided a detailed outline of the intro/literature review section of the paper, along with revised hypothesis.
25
Included an APA-style title page and reference page (with at least 10 references).
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100