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Diagnostic Paper

Diagnostic Paper

Q Throughout the duration of this course you are required to write an 8- to 12-page paper on a specific diagnostic category of your choice. You should select a disorder from the text and seek approval from your instructor in Module 1. The following information, on the disorder, should be included in your paper: • Clinical Presentation (What do the symptoms associated with the disorder look like?) • Diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 • Prevalence and Incidence Rates • A review of theoretical perspectives on causes of the disorder (along with empirical support). • A review of treatment approaches and outcome studies (along with empirical support). • A case example/study • References (peer-reviewed journal articles, not websites). Articles should be from 2000 or later. This paper directly addresses the Saint Leo core value of respect. This value should be incorporated in your overall discussion on treatment for your selected disorder topic. Respect – Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas and on learning, living and working harmoniously. The paper is broken up into several assignments due throughout the course: Module 7: Final Paper Submit the final paper for review

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Different people around the world have different challenges. That is the trademark of all of us as human beings – we all have one insufficiency or another. While some people suffer from physical illnesses, others have internal illnesses that relate to their bodily organs. Neurological and psychological disorders refer to the broad category of illnesses and conditions that affect the brain and mental function of a human being. This ultimately exhibits itself in the form of emotional and behavioral trends that are not normal. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze schizophrenia a mental and psychological disorder that affects sections of the world’s population.