Research-Based Interventions on Personality Disorders and Substance Abuse Disorders

Research-Based Interventions on Personality Disorders and Substance Abuse Disorders

Select ONE of the personality disorders or substance abuse disorders from the List below.

• Paranoid
• Antisocial
• Alcohol dependence
• Drug abuse

Use the Research Analysis Job Aid to complete this assignment (see the chart below)

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,500-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.

Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder and discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following:

• Evaluate three peer reviewed research studies using: Research Analysis.
• Conceptualize the disorder using the biopsychosocial or diathesis-stress models.
• Discuss the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for your selected disorder. Why?

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.