The reference and citation style must follow that of the American Psychological Association (APA 6th edition). Students are expected to comply with the Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity at all times. (Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity)
In your paper, you must address the following:
Specify the diagnostic criteria of the clinical disorder you have selected.
Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder. Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how would you distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment.
Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder you have selected, including prevalence rates for at least two of the following groups: gender, race, ethnicity, social economic status, differently abled or sexual orientation.
Discuss some of the ways in which this disorder could impact an individual’s social functioning (home, school, work, family, and relationships).
Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder. What are the implications of these theories for the treatment of the disorder?
Identify at least two interventions, one psychosocial and one psychopharmacological, used to treat this disorder. If a psychopharmacological is not indicated discuss why and what other intervention would be applicable. Discuss why these interventions are shown to be effective. Discuss the side –effects of the psychopharmacological interventions.
Identify two community-based resources located in the state you reside that an individual with this disorder might find useful. Discuss why these resources could be important for persons who have this disorder and how to access them.
Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Diagnostic criteria
Specify the diagnostic criteria of the clinical disorder you have selected.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conditions
Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder.
Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how would you distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Prevalence rates
Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder you have selected, including prevalence rates for at least two of the following groups: gender, race, ethnicity, social economic status, differently abled or sexual orientation.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Social functioning
Discuss some of the ways in which this disorder could impact an individual’s social functioning (home, school, work, family, and relationships).
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Two theories
Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder.
What are the implications of these theories for the treatment of the disorder?
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Two interventions
Identify at least two interventions, one psychosocial and one psychopharmacological, used to treat this disorder.
Discuss why these interventions are shown to be effective. Discuss the side –effects of the psychopharmacological interventions.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Community-based resources
Identify two community-based resources located in the state you reside that an individual with this disorder might find useful.
Discuss why these resources could be important for persons who have this disorder and how to access them.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA format, grammar, spelling, and structure
5 pts
Total Points: 35
