(psychology) Making a Differential Diagnosis

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Grading Rubrics

Recommends a Diagnosis Based on the Patient’s Symptoms, Presenting Problems, and History

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Recommends a fully appropriate diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms, presenting problems, and history.

Assesses the Validity of the Diagnosis Using a Sociocultural Perspective

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Fully assesses the validity of the diagnosis using a sociocultural perspective.

Compares at Least One Evidence-Based and One Non-Evidence-Based Treatment Option For the Diagnosis Using a Minimum of Two Peer-Reviewed Sources to Support the Choices

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively compares at least one evidence-based and one non-evidence-based treatment option for the diagnosis using a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources to support the choices.

Proposes and Provides an Explanation For a Minimum of Two Historical Perspectives and Two Theoretical Orientations That Are Inappropriate Alternates For the Conceptualizations in this Case

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Proposes and provides a thorough explanation for a minimum of two historical perspectives and two theoretical orientations that are inappropriate alternates for the conceptualizations in this case.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.