Intellectual Disability study

Description

1. You are to write a research paper on the mental disorder you select in class. The paper length should be 6 full pages of content (see below), double spaced and typed. 2. Your paper must be in APA style (7th edition). Completing your paper in APA style and format is so important that 50 points will be deducted for non-APA style papers before I grade them for content. 3. Include a current APA-style title page and references, which are NOT included toward the minimum number of pages required. 4. The paper must be organized with the sub-headings and content that addresses the following aspects and organized in this order: · Title Page: APA-style I. Introduction: Introduce and describe the topic/mental disorder. Discuss the classification for the disorder, including the diagnostic criteria as set forth in the DSM-5 (do not just copy and paste the criteria, this needs to be presented in your own words). Discuss the typical course of the disorder, prevalence rates (general population, gender, ethnicity, special populations, etc.), and differential diagnosis(es). (approximately one to two page). II. History: Discuss the disorder in its historical contact (approximately one page). III. Etiology: Current research as to the causes that contribute to the illness (approximately one page). IV. Treatment: This should include a detailed description of empirically supported psychotherapy treatments, including psychotropic medication(s) if indicated. Describe the treatment in detail and discuss studies that provide evidence the treatment is effective with those who have the disorder and any limitations (approximately one page). V. Prevention: Research about the prevention of the illness (approximately one page). VI. Conclusion: Include a closing summary of the research, including ideas for future research on the topic. 5. References: You must have a minimum of 5 scholarly works for your references using the following guidelines: · At least one of your journal articles needs to come from the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, which is one of the premier journals in the field of clinical psychology. This journal is part of the PsycARTICLES database which can be accessed through EBSCO. If you wish, all of your articles may come from this prestigious source. To find you’re your articles, please use the on-line database with NSU’s Library, Ebsco. You may access the databases from on campus or at home. · Articles from newspapers (e.g., New York Times), popular magazines (e.g., Psychology Today, Newsweek, Time), Wikipedia, book reviews from academic journals, or websites not affiliated with academic journals are NOT acceptable for this assignment and students will lose points if these kinds of articles are selected. If you have any questions about the appropriateness of your articles or are having trouble finding what you want, please ask me or one of the librarians for help. · No textbooks can be used. Other scholarly books are acceptable, such as the DSM-5. · Only one (1) internet source can be used. This should be an empirically based website, such as AutismSpeaks.org. This cannot include PsychologyToday, Mayo Clinic, WebMD. · Five references are a minimum number and if you choose to go with the minimum, your grade will be minimum. Don’t go minimum 6. The body of the paper is a minimum of 6 pages – NOT counting title page, abstract (if you include one), reference page(s), and any pages for illustrations or graphs. This means a minimum of 6 double-spaced pages in the body of the work. Ten points will be deducted per page you are short. Please do not exceed 10 pages of content. 7. Mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) count. You are graded for grammar, so have someone you trust proofread it. I strongly encourage accessing the Writing Center for assistance. 8. Your due date depends on the disorder you choose – see Course Schedule. This deadline is carved in stone. NO late papers will be accepted for any reason as you can work ahead. Early submissions are not only OK, but encouraged. 9. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Consequences for plagiarism range from a 0 on the paper to an F in the course, a decision left to the discretion of the instructor. Some students are confused about the full meaning of plagiarism, but uncertainty is not an acceptable excuse. If you need more information about what constitutes plagiarism, ask me or read your student handbook. This also means you cannot submit a paper you completed and submitted for another course. The paper you write for this course must be unique to this course. You will receive a 0 if you submit a paper that was submitted to another course at NSU or any other university.

PSYC 4450

Mental Disorder Paper

Research a specific mental disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology. The topic must

be one which is discussed in the Comer text and described in the current edition of the

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). 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. 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