Mental Health Disorder
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Intructions--.pdf
TopicSelection_AnxietyDisorder1.pdf
Topic Selection: Anxiety Disorder For my paper next week, I would like to research Anxiety Disorder (AD). AD is
classified in the DSM-5 as an anxiety disorder involving long-term, excessive, and uncontrollable worry about a variety of situations. My psychology textbook explains that people with anxiety disorders often experience nonstop tension, problems concentrating, insomnia, and constant feelings of dread even when no clear threat is present (Feldman, 2021). This makes AD an important topic because it differs from normal, everyday anxiety and significantly affects daily functioning.
I selected anxiety disorders because are one of the most usal mental-health conditions, and AD in particular affects how individuals think, behave, and respond to stress over long periods. Research also shows that AD is linked to both biological and cognitive factors, making it a complex disorder to understand. For example, a study by Newman et al. (2023) notes that individuals with AD show heightened sensitivity to uncertain situations, which contributes to their ongoing worry. I'm really interested in learning more about how the disorder is diagnosed, how it will affect functioning, and the evidence-based treatments available.
Overall, AD is a meaningful topic because it provides a really big opportunity to explore all the differences between the normal stress responses and clinically significant anxiety that interferes with daily life. I look forward to researching this disorder more deeply for the upcoming paper.
References
Feldman, R. S. (2021). Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill Education.
Newman, M. G., Llera, S. J., Erickson, T. M., Przeworski, A., & Castonguay, L. G. (2023). Worry and generalized anxiety disorder: A review and theoretical model of uncertainty-based processes. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 95, 102672.
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Intructions--.pdf
Compose a 2- to 3-page paper that reviews a mental health disorder and
addresses the following points:
● Introduce and describe the disorder from a psychological perspective. ● What is the DSM-5 diagnosis and code? ● Review the history of the disorder. ● Explain how the disorder may affect the person in today’s society. ● Review the stigma of the disorder. ● Describe if there is a recommended treatment for this disorder.
Your paper should include and incorporate 3 scholarly sources. Your paper
must be in APA Style and include in-text citations and a reference list. Your
textbook can be one of the sources. The other file is the title I choose for the
mental health disorder assignment and a brief information of it
PSYC_160_OL - Paper Rubric (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
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Content
25 to >22.25 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsThe writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment with details and specific examples. Content fully addresses all aspects of the assignment. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information. All content is accurate. All opinions are thoroughly supported.
22.25 to >18.75 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsThe response to the assignment is generally adequate, but may not be thorough. May be lacking some details and explanations. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information. Content addresses, or partially addresses, most aspects of the assignment. Most content is accurate. Most opinions are supported in some way.
18.75 to >14.75 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe response to the assignment is vague and/ or inaccurate. May be lacking several details and explanations. Main ideas are not always clear or supported. Content addresses few aspects of the assignment. Much of the content is inaccurate in some way. Few opinions are supported.
14.75 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer does not respond to the assignment or the response is far outside the parameters of the assignment. The topic and main ideas are not clear. Most content is inaccurate.
25 pts
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Organiz ation
15 to >13.35 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsInformation is relevant and presented in a logical order. Writing and integration of source materials is eloquent and skillful. Connections among topics are clear without being repetitive or redundant.
13.35 to >11.25 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsWriting and integration of source materials is adequate with lapses in structure. Most connections among topics are clear without being repetitive or redundant.
11.25 to >8.85 ptsBelow ExpectationsWriting and integration of source materials is awkward or confusing. Few connections among topics are clear. There is some repetitiveness or redundancy.
8.85 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThere is no clear , structure. Writing lacks skill. Sources are not present. Connections among topics are not evident.
15 pts
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Mechani cs and APA
10 to >8.9 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA Style and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets all assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.
8.9 to >7.5 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA Stylet with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets most of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.
7.5 to >5.9 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe assignment occasionally follows current or outdated APA Style with multiple mistakes and/or grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Few sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets some of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.
5.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe assignment does not follow current APA Style and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing. The paper meets few of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
