Q Instructions This course consists of writing a detailed research and application paper on a psychological disorder that you choose. The paper represents 30% of your final course grade and should use APA formatting, including Times New Roman 12 pt. font, double-spacing, proper citations, etc. The list below contains details about the deliverables for this project. Research and Application Paper Deliverables The paper should be 5-7 pages in length (not including the graphics, diagrams, charts, title page, or references page) and include the following: • Title Page – Follow APA Style • Introduction o Introduce the psychological disorder you have selected and why you selected the disorder o Define any terminology required to understand the topic o Explain the focus and goal of the paper o Briefly describe the main points related to the disorder you will cover in the paper • Overview of the Disorder o Provide a detailed description of the psychological disorder o Include items such as diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and other relevant or important details about the psychological disorder • History of the Disorder o Describe the history of the disorder o Include items such as when it was first discovered, who discovered it, how it was discovered, if the criteria/diagnosis/understanding has changed over time, and the impact on the fields of medicine, psychology or other • Literature Review o Provide summaries of research findings on the psychological disorder o Describe areas, concerns, or issues about the psychological disorder that should be further researched and explain why you feel this way • Relation to Areas of Study in Psychology o Biological and developmental o Consciousness, sensation, and perception o Thinking, learning, memory, language, and intelligence o Motivation, emotions, stress, and well being o Social psychology, sexuality, and gender o Personality and the concept of self o Treatment, therapy, and prevention • Summary & Reflection o Summarize your key findings and conclusions from the paper o Reflect on why a better understanding of psychology disorders is important to your career and/or desired future career • References Page • Follow APA style • Include 2 to 3 scholarly references (in addition to the course text) • Include any additional references (i.e. News stories, other media clips, course textbook, etc.
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