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Introduction to Psychology_ Week 6 Assignment

Introduction to Psychology_ Week 6 Assignment

Q Instructions In this course you will complete a detailed research and application paper on a selected psychological disorder. Additionally, throughout the course you will complete activities that are aimed to assist you in developing the research paper. The goal of the planning and outline assignment is to create the foundation for developing your final paper. In this assignment, you will identify a psychological disorder of interest, construct an outline of the relevant topics that can be used to structure your final paper, create the title and references page using APA formatting, locate scholarly resources, and write the introduction section of your paper. The assignment should use APA formatting, including Times New Roman 12 pt. Font, double-spacing, proper citations, etc. Below is a list of items to include in this assignment: • Psychological disorder of interest o Use the list below to identify a disorder of interest o If a disorder of interest is not listed, you may contact the faculty member for approval of your topic • Outline of proposed topics and sections for final paper o Refer to the sample outline as a reference for developing your outline and sections (Please use the sample as a general guideline to follow to begin development of your outline, which may include different topics and sections depending on the findings when researching your topic) • Title page using APA format • References page using APA format • Scholarly references identified o 2 (in addition to the course textbook) • Introduction section of the paper with proper in-text citations o Include an overview of the topic, your interest in the topic, and what topics you plan to cover in your paper. Refer to the guidelines provided in the sample outline below. (This may change somewhat as you develop your project) o The introduction section should be around 1-2 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font. List of Psychological Disorders Note: This list contains many psychological disorders, but this is not a comprehensive list. If you are interested in exploring a disorder that is not listed, please contact the faculty for topic approval. • Anxiety Disorders o Anxiety & Panic Disorder o Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder o Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome o Social Phobia • Childhood Disorders o Asperger's Syndrome o Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder o Autism o Conduct Disorder o Oppositional Defiant Disorder o Pica o Separation Anxiety Disorder o Tourette's Disorder • Dissociative Disorders o Dissociative Identity Disorder • Eating Disorders o Anorexia Nervosa o Bulimia Nervosa • Factitious Disorders o Munchausen by Proxy • Impulse Control Disorders o Kleptomania o Pathological Gambling o Pyromania o Trichotillomania (hair pulling) • Mood Disorders o Bipolar Disorder o Major Depressive Episode • Personality Disorders o Antisocial Personality Disorder o Avoidant Personality Disorder o Borderline Personality Disorder o Dependent Personality Disorder o Histrionic Personality Disorder o Narcissistic Personality Disorder o Obsessive-Compulsive Personality o Paranoid Personality Disorder o Schizoid Personality Disorder o Schizotypal Personality Disorder • Psychotic Disorders o Delusional Disorder o Schizoaffective Disorder o Schizophrenia • Sleep Disorders o Primary Insomnia o Primary Hypersomnia o Narcolepsy • Parasomnias o Nightmare Disorder o Sleep Terror Disorder o Sleepwalking Disorder • Somatoform Disorders o Body Dysmorphic Disorder o Hypochondriasis o Pain Disorder o Somatization Disorder Sample Outline Note: The following outline is a basic outline you may use to structure the main points of your paper. After each section heading you will find guidelines to assist you in developing your paper. Depending on your specific topic and the findings from your research, you may have additional sections or subsections to include in your paper. However, the sections listed in bold must be included in your paper. In addition, use APA style formatting in your outline for section and subsection headings. • Title Page • 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 • History of the Disorder • Literature Review (only need references for the outline but will need a lit review in final paper) • 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

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