Psychology Wk7 Assignment Discussion

Psychology Wk7 Assignment Discussion

Psychology Wk7 Assignment Discussion

Week 7 Assignment: You Decide: Psychological Disorders: Create a Case!

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Minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources

Instructions Choose one of the psychological disorders discussed in the textbook (i.e. generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) and create a fictitious case study of someone who exhibits the behaviors of this disorder.

Academic case studies typically focus on a single individual or small group of people, providing specific and detailed information about the person and chosen topic. Your case study for this assignment should include the following:

Here is an example of how you might get started creating a case study about a person who suffers from claustrophobia. You will need to elaborate on the assignment to fully address the instruction components and rubric, but this can help to get you started!: Case Study Draft .

After completing your case study, choose two models of psychopathology from the textbook and describe how each model would explain the cause of behavior of your chosen psychological disorder. Provide specific examples from your case study.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Textbook: Chapters 15, 16 Lesson

A fictitious person that is the focus of your case study A description of this fictious person Specific behaviors related to the chosen psychological disorder Background information to give context of these behaviors Information on how the person may be affected by the chosen psychological disorder

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PSYC110 Week 7 Assignment Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

10.0 pts

20.0 pts

Grading This activity will be graded based on the Essay Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 7

Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title or References pages) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Running header in the upper left of all pages Page number in the upper right of all pages Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson)

Content 10.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the assignment.

8.5 pts Addresses most aspects of the assignment.

7.5 pts Addresses some aspects of the assignment.

6.0 pts Addresses few aspects of the assignment.

0.0 pts No effort

Explanation of Concepts

20.0 pts Thoroughly explains psychological theories and concepts in connection to key course content

17.0 pts Explains psychological theories and concepts in connection to key course content, but more detail could be added.

15.0 pts Adequately explains psychological theories and concepts in connection to key course content. Additional explanation and details are needed to clarify the topic and make link to course content

12.0 pts Explanation of psychological theories and concepts is inadequate or unclear. Connections to key course content is inadequate or unclear.

0.0 pts No effort

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20.0 pts

5.0 pts

5.0 pts

and assignment.

Analysis 20.0 pts The central idea is developed and expanded. Thorough analysis of psychological theories and concepts clearly supports the central idea and displays evidence of a thoughtful in- depth analysis.

17.0 pts The central idea is discernible and developed and basic analysis of key theories and concepts is provided. A more thorough analysis could be included.

15.0 pts The central idea needs more development with points tying back to key psychological theories and concepts. Additional support and details are needed to clarify points.

12.0 pts The central idea is not developed, and the analysis lacks critical thought.

0.0 pts No effort

Source Integration

5.0 pts All required resources are included: 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook/online lesson.

4.25 pts Most required resources are included: at least 2 outside scholarly sources, but no textbook/online lesson.

3.75 pts Some required resources are included 1 outside scholarly source plus textbook/online lesson.

3.0 pts Few required resources are included: 1 outside scholarly source or only textbook/online lesson.

0.0 pts No effort

Writing: Mechanics & Usage

5.0 pts The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

4.25 pts The writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the paper.

3.75 pts The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

3.0 pts The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0.0 pts No effort

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Total Points: 75.0

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

APA Format

5.0 pts Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, 1- inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

4.25 pts Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

3.75 pts Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

3.0 pts Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page numbers.

0.0 pts No effort

APA Citations & References Page

10.0 pts All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of APA format..

8.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.

7.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.

6.0 pts Sources are not properly/cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format. Psychology Wk7 Assignment Discussion

0.0 pts No effort

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