psy 2012 general psychology

Writing Assignment

Choose one of the psychological disorders listed below:

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder

Answer the following questions using the disorder you chose:

  1. What are the diagnostic criteria for this disorder?
  2. How is this disorder developed? What risk factors put someone at a higher likelihood to develop this condition?
  3. How is this disorder viewed in society? Is there a stigma?
  4. If you had a patient and wanted to do a general assessment to see if they have symptoms of your chosen disorder, what questions would you ask or what information would you want to know?

Assignment Expectations for Grading:

  1. Demonstration of critical thinking, scholarship, and ability to connect and apply the material
  2. Comprehensiveness and completeness of your responses
  3. Adherence to the written instructions
  4. Spelling and grammar

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Some Rubric (1) (3)

Some Rubric (1) (3)
Criteria Ratings Points

APA Formatting

15 pts

11.25 pts

7.5 pts

3.75 pts

0 pts

/15 pts

Content

75 pts

60 pts

45 pts

22.5 pts

0 pts

/75 pts

Grammar/Mechanics

10 pts

5 pts

0 pts

/10 pt

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