•Research Paper needs to be a minimum of 10 pages of text—title, abstract and reference pages are in addition to the 10 pages.
•Research Paper needs to have a minimum of 10 references from full-text empirical research journals.
•Research Paper needs to follow the Areas of Focus described at the end of this section. Each area of Focus needs to be supported by information from research journals.
•Paper needs to be organized using the Areas of Focus as section headings so the information can be easily identified.
•The Research Paper must follow the APA format—title, abstract, reference page, 1 inch margins, running heads, Double Space, proper reference format, etc. See the following website for more information: http://www.psychbytes.com/APA.htm
•The references for the Research Paper need to be from the full-text original source of empirical research journals.
***AREAS OF FOCUS:
1. DESCRIPTION: Describe the disorder you are researching.
2. DSM-IV APPLICATION: List the diagnostic criteria for the disorder. Discuss the ethical and responsible use of the DSM-IV in general and with this particular disorder. Cultural influences need to be included in discussion.
3. 4 Ds—DISTRESS, DEVIANCE, DYSFUNCTION AND DANGER: Describe the disorder according to the level of Distress, Deviance, Dysfunction and Danger for a person diagnosed with this disorder.
4. MODELS OF ABNORMALITY THAT EXPLAIN THE ETIOLOGY: Identify at least 2 theoretical models of abnormality that provide an understanding of the etiology for the disorder. Based on the research, discuss which model best explains the etiology.
5. TREATMENTS: Identify at least 2 treatments that are currently being used to treat this disorder. Based on the research discuss which treatment is the most effective.
6. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS: Discuss what have been the historical influences and changes for this disorder in the last 100 years. Describe the cultural influences for the disorder and discuss the occurrence of this disorder in other cultures.
7. PROGNOSIS: Discuss the prognosis for a person with this disorder.
8. SUMMARY: Give a brief synopsis of the disorder and conclude with what current research is being conducted to further understand and/or treat the condition.
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