Psychology assignment
Psychodynamic Theorists Case Study - ONL (Obj. 2.1) - Rubric
Demographics of the Character 12 points
Criteria Description
Provides important demographics for the well-known fictional character (gender, age,
race, location, profession, etc.).
5. Target 12 points
The case study expertly provides important demographics of a well-known fictional
character. The case study demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 10.2 points
The case study clearly provides important demographics of a well-known fictional
character. The case study demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the
surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 9 points
The case study adequately provides important demographics of a well-known
fictional character. The case study demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 7.8 points
The case study inadequately provides important demographics of a well-known
fictional character. The case study demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The case study omits or incompletely provides important demographics of a well-
known fictional character. The case study does not demonstrate understanding of
the topic.
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Personal History 12 points
Criteria Description
Identifies notable childhood experiences (positive and negative) and any notable
experiences from adolescence or adulthood.
5. Target 12 points
The case study expertly identifies notable experiences from childhood and
adolescence or adulthood for the selected fictional character. The case study
demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 10.2 points
The case study clearly identifies notable experiences from childhood and
adolescence or adulthood for the selected fictional character. The case study
demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 9 points
The case study adequately identifies notable experiences from childhood and
adolescence or adulthood for the selected fictional character. The case study
demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 7.8 points
The case study inadequately identifies notable experiences from childhood and
adolescence or adulthood for the selected fictional character. The case study
demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The case study omits or incompletely identifies notable experiences from childhood
and adolescence or adulthood for the selected fictional character. The case study
does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Presenting Problem 24 points
Criteria Description
Explains a number of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that might cause
this individual to seek out (or be sent to) therapy and why these particular thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or society.
5. Target 24 points
The case study expertly explains a number of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that might cause the selected fictional character to seek out (or be sent
to) therapy. The case study exceptionally explains why these particular thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or society.
4. Acceptable 20.4 points
The case study clearly explains a number of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that might cause the selected fictional character to seek out (or be sent
to) therapy. The case study explains why these particular thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or society.
3. Approaching 18 points
The case study adequately explains a number of maladaptive thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors that might cause the selected fictional character to seek out (or be
sent to) therapy. The case study minimally explains why these particular thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or society.
2. Insufficient 15.6 points
The case study inadequately explains a number of maladaptive thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors that might cause the selected fictional character to seek out (or be
sent to) therapy. The case study poorly explains why these particular thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or society.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The case study omits or incompletely explains a number of maladaptive thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors that might cause the selected fictional character to seek out
(or be sent to) therapy. The case study does not explain why these particular
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors may be distressing for the individual and/or
society.
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Theory Analysis I 24 points
Criteria Description
Discusses why the chosen character is experiencing their presenting problem and what
one psychodynamic theorist (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) would say about this
person’s psychological issues.
5. Target 24 points
The case study expertly discusses why the chosen character is experiencing their
presenting problem and what one psychodynamic theorist (Freud, Horney, Adler, or
Jung) would say about this person’s psychological issues.
4. Acceptable 20.4 points
The case study clearly discusses why the chosen character is experiencing their
presenting problem and what one psychodynamic theorist (Freud, Horney, Adler, or
Jung) would say about this person’s psychological issues.
3. Approaching 18 points
The case study adequately discusses why the chosen character is experiencing their
presenting problem and what one psychodynamic theorist (Freud, Horney, Adler, or
Jung) would say about this person’s psychological issues.
2. Insufficient 15.6 points
The case study inadequately discusses why the chosen character is experiencing
their presenting problem and what one psychodynamic theorist (Freud, Horney,
Adler, or Jung) would say about this person’s psychological issues.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The case study omits or incompletely discusses why the chosen character is
experiencing their presenting problem and what one psychodynamic theorist
(Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) would say about this person’s psychological issues.
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Theory Analysis II 24 points
Criteria Description
Explains one alternative psychodynamic theorist's perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler,
or Jung) and compares this approach to the previously selected theorist.
5. Target 24 points
The case study expertly explains one alternative psychodynamic theorist's
perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) and compares this approach to the
previously selected theorist. The case study demonstrates an exceptional
understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 20.4 points
The case study clearly explains one alternative psychodynamic theorist's
perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) and compares this approach to the
previously selected theorist. The case study demonstrates an understanding that
extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 18 points
The case study adequately explains one alternative psychodynamic theorist's
perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) and compares this approach to the
previously selected theorist. The case study demonstrates a basic understanding of
the topic.
2. Insufficient 15.6 points
The case study inadequately explains one alternative psychodynamic theorist's
perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) and compares this approach to the
previously selected theorist. The case study demonstrates a poor understanding of
the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The case study omits or incompletely explains one alternative psychodynamic
theorist's perspective (Freud, Horney, Adler, or Jung) and compares this approach
to the previously selected theorist. The case study does not demonstrate
understanding of the topic.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 6 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 6 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 6 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 6 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence 4.8 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 4.8 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 4.08 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 3.6 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 3.12 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing 4.8 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 4.8 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 4.08 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3.6 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 3.12 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 2.4 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 2.4 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 2.04 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 1.8 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 1.56 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 120 points
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