Personality Disorders
THIS PAPER IS FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. IT IS DUE BY SATURDAY AS WELL. THERE IS NO HURRY WITH EITHER PAPER SO TAKE UR TIME MY FRIEND. I HAVE LISTED THE DISORDERS BELOW FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM.
APPENDIX A – RESEARCH PAPER
A research paper is due according to the schedule in the module.
This assignment is to guide the adult learner to appropriate sources of information in the topic of Abnormal Psychology. The goal of this class is to enable the student to understand psychological disorders and treatment options. In order to carry this out it will take an opportunity to research and write a paper covering the framework of a specific psychological disorder. The student will be free to choose from the disorders mentioned in the text or from the listing in the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV TR. The research paper is due on the final night (10
th) of the module.
Recommended Content Outline:
Introduction
Reason for Selection of this Psychological Disorder
Summary of Current Research of the Disorder
Application of research to the type of psychological disorder (Main Body of Paper)
Application to Christian Principles
Application to your Personal Life (2 paragraphs-1
st person)
Summary/Conclusions
References
The student will conduct library and internet research, and write no less than 5 page paper discussing the main aspects of the chosen psychological disorder. APA writing style will be the chosen style for this paper. The paper must meet the following requirements:
Cite four major sources (Wikipedia does not count as a major source), which can include scholarly research journals and the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV TR.
Cover page
12-font type in Times New Roman font
Abstract
Reference page
1″ margins
The total paper should no less than
5 pages. Include a cover page, as well as an abstract, which will provide an overview of the paper. The articles should be from professional journals that are found in the college resource center or via the KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library). For username and password you will need to contact the resource center student help desk.
Suggested research topics include:
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Suicide
Somatoform Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Eating Disorders
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING PROGRAM 10
Rev. 2.12 CJT
Personality Disorders
Sexual Dysfunctions
Schizophrenia
Psychotic Disorders
Students are required to utilize at least three
(3) professional references within their project. Projects may be written in first person, since it is an account of them being the “counselor” or “therapist”. Although the project may be written in first person, professional resources must be cited in APA style, such as the textbook, scholarly journals, or internet resources. Turn in your paper using the newest version of the APA style manual
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Eating disorders have become a major phenomenon in today’s society. Eating disorders are common in school going and campus students who choose celebrities as their role models. Eating disorder is characterized with unusual eating habits that involve excess or insufficient food. Eating disorders can cause serious and complex emotional, physical, psychological and social affection (Abraham, 2008) ………………………
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