Abnormal Psychology
Milussi
S07KAssignment4.odtCATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides a clear
description of the
symptomology of two (2)
psychological disorders.
The student provides a mostly
clear description of the
symptomology of two (2)
psychological disorders.
The student provides a
somewhat clear description of
the symptomology of two (2)
psychological disorders.
The student provides a poor
description of the
symptomology of two
psychological disorders.
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides a clear
description of biological,
psychological, and
environmental factors that
contribute to the development
of the two (2) psychological
disorders chosen.
The student provides a mostly
clear description of biological,
psychological, and
environmental factors that
contribute to the development
of the two (2) psychological
disorders chosen.
The student provides a
somewhat clear description of
biological, psychological, and
environmental factors that
contribute to the development
of the two (2) psychological
disorders chosen.
The student provides a poor
description of biological,
psychological, and
environmental factors that
contribute to the
development of the two (2)
psychological disorders
chosen.
25 points20 points15 points10 points
The student provides a clear
description of two (2) treatment
approaches for each disorder (4
total).
The student provides a mostly
clear description of two (2)
treatment approaches for each
disorder (4 total).
The student provides a
somewhat clear description of
two (2) treatment approaches
for each disorder (4 total).
The student provides a poor
description of two (2)
treatment approaches for
each disorder (4 total).
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in proper
format. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Excellent
organization, including a variety
of thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 1-2 errors. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and most are
cited correctly. Adequate
organization includes a variety
of appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 3-5 errors.
Most sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and cited
correctly. Essay is poorly
organized, but may include a
few effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Key symptoms of two
(2) disorders (25
Points)
Discuss the etiology of
both disorders
according to the
diathesis-stress model
(25 Points)
Discuss two (2)
treatment approaches
for both disorders (25
Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
ASSIGNMENT 04
S07 Abnormal Psychology
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements.
Most psychologists today agree that it is important to look at the biological, psychological, and social factors that are involved with the etiology and treatment of mental disorders. The Diathesis-Stress model proposes that genetic and/or psychological vulnerabilities, combined with individual or environmental stressors, leads to distress and/or dysfunction and the possible development of psychological disorders.
For this assignment, you will select two of the disorders we have discussed in Lessons 2, 3, and 4 (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, etc.) and discuss the following.
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Symptomology – Give a thorough description of the specific characteristics of two (2) disorders.
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Etiology – Discuss the etiology of the disorders from a diathesis-stress model perspective. Include biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to the development of the disorder.
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Treatment – Describe two (2) treatment approaches for each disorder.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
