Psychology Assignment
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Due Nov 16 by 10:59pm Points 97 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload Attempts 0 Allowed Attempts 2
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ASSIGNMENT 2: CASE STUDY—TIMOTHY
Imagine that you are a psychologist at a local mental health center. Meet Timothy, a fictitious client who is visiting a psychologist for the first time. During his visit, Timothy shares a series of symptoms and experiences that are having a negative impact on his daily life.
For this Assignment, you will evaluate Timothy's case file, engage with artificial intelligence (AI), and apply your knowledge of assessment and the DSM-5 criteria to consider the diagnosis that may be the best fit. You also will examine effective treatment options to support Timothy's mental health and well-being.
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RESOURCES
Document: Case Study: Timothy (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/191666/fi
Reading
Submit a 600- to 1,000-word paper in which you:
Ask AI to identify the diagnosis/diagnoses that best fit the information in Timothy’s case file. Copy and paste the question you asked the AI chatbot and the response you received.
Based on your knowledge of the DSM-5 clinical criteria, explain why you feel AI's diagnosis/es was right or wrong. If wrong, provide another diagnosis. Identify and explain two specific clinical criteria that Timothy meets for the diagnosis you believe best fits him. Identify and explain two additional pieces of information that you would want to obtain in the clinical interview and/or through testing to further support your diagnosis and explain how they would affect your assessment. Identify and explain the treatment option you think would work best for Timothy based on his clinical presentation. Describe two challenges that Timothy could face because of the disorder (e.g., inability to maintain work, ruptured family relationships) and explain a strategy that could be used to address each.
To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work by referring to specific information from the learning resources. Cite and reference the sources you use.
Be sure to review the Week 6 Assignment 2 Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for originality. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment.
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BY DAY 7
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
PSYC_3004_Week6_Assignment2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Asked AI to identify diagnoses based on information in case file. Copied and pasted the question and response in the submission.
12 pts
Explained why they believed the AI's diagnosis/es were right or wrong. If wrong, provided an alternative diagnosis. Identified and explained two clinical criteria Timothy met for their alternative diagnosis.
20 pts
Identified and explained two additional pieces of information they would
20 pts
12 to >11.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
11 to >8.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
8 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
18 to >14.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
14 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
18 to >14.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would
14 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
Criteria Ratings Pts
want to obtain in the clinical interview or through testing to support their diagnosis, and explained how those would affect their assessment.
Identified and explained the treatment option they believed would work best for Timothy based on his clinical presentation.
12 pts
Described two challenges that Timothy could face because of the disorder and explained a strategy that could be used to address each.
15 pts
strengthen this component.
12 to >11.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)
This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
11 to >8.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)
This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
8 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)
This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
13 to >10.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)
This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
10 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Format and Writing
10 pts
Timeliness
8 pts
Total Points: 97
10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) Any spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English are minor and do not affect clear communication. Communication demonstrates discipline-specific conventions, such as stylistic choices appropriate to an academic audience. Work includes multiple explicit mentions of concepts or ideas from the required sources, if specified by the assignment. These concepts or ideas are correctly cited and formatted in accordance with APA guidelines. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment, and properly formatted in APA style.
9 to >7.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) Submission contains few spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English OR these deviations do not affect clear communication. Work includes one or more explicit mentions of a concept or idea from the required sources, if specified by the assignment/discussion’s directions and an attempt at using APA to cite the source has been made. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment.
7 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations)
Multiple spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English affect clear communication. Work does not include any explicit mention of concepts or ideas from the required resources, OR it contains one or more explicit mention of a concept or idea from the required sources, but without attempting to cite the source.
8 to >7.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) The assignment was submitted on time unless there was a prior agreement with the instructor.
7 to >5.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) The assignment was submitted within 7 days of the due date.
5 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) The assignment was not submitted within 7 days of the due date.
Week5_Assignment6.pdf
Due Nov 9 by 10:59pm Points 88 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload Attempts 0 Allowed Attempts 2
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LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Schizophrenia is a disorder that garners much interest, likely due to its unique aspects, such as the presence of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and inappropriate affect, all of which are referred to as positive symptoms.
In this Assignment, you will explore patient accounts and experiences with schizophrenia in light of the current research and understanding of the disorder, its presentation, and its treatment.
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RESOURCES
Barch, D. M. (2025). Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (https://nobaproject.com/modules/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders) . In R. Biswas-Diener & E. Diener (Eds.), Noba textbook series: Psychology. DEF Publishers. http://noba.to/5d98nsy4
Time Estimate: 34 min
Copyright 2025 by Deanna M. Barch is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available in our Licensing Agreement.
Konrad, M., Cummings, J. A., Pelz, B., & Herkimer Community College. (2020). Introduction to psychological disorders. College of Southern Idaho. https://csi.pressbooks.pub/introtopsychdisorders/
“Case Studies of Fictional Characters: Schizophrenia” (https://csi.pressbooks.pub/introtopsychdisorders/chapter/schizoph renia/)
Time Estimate: 7 min
Copyright © 2020 by Michael Konrad; Jorden A. Cummings; Bill Pelz; and Herkimer Community College is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Standford Center for Health Education. (2022, July 20). Schizophrenia: Early signs & treatment options (https://youtu.be/0-fAqgTYmKs?si=3J0pNuFYpPkFOf6A) | Stanford [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/0-fAqgTYmKs? si=3J0pNuFYpPkFOf6A
Time Estimate: 9 min TEDx Talks. (2017, March 27). I am not a monster: Schizophrenia
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbagFzcyNiM) | Cecilia McGough | TEDxPSU [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbagFzcyNiM
Time Estimate: 15 min
Resources
PSYC_3004_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
Submit a 500- to 900-word paper in which you:
Briefly explain the key clinical criteria needed for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Describe how one clinical criterion was demonstrated by the individual in the video Schizophrenia: Early Signs & Treatment Options (https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0-fAqgTYmKs) or I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbagFzcyNiM) and provide an example. Explain one misconception related to schizophrenia and why you think it exists. Explain one environmental factor that is generally believed to influence the development of schizophrenia in an individual. Explain one reason why schizophrenia is challenging to treat and one factor that can help improve treatment success.
To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work by referring to specific information from the learning resources. Cite and reference the sources you use.
Be sure to review the Week 5 Assignment Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for originality. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment.
1. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page. 2. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
BY DAY 7
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
Explained the key clinical criteria required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
10 pts
Described how one clinical criterion was demonstrated by the individual in one of the videos.
15 pts
Explained one misconception about schizophrenia and why they believe it exists.
15 pts
Explained one environmental factor believed to influence the development of schizophrenia.
15 pts
Explained one reason why schizophrenia
15 pts
10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
9 to >7.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
7 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
13 to >10.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
10 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
13 to >10.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
10 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.
13 to >10.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.
10 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.
15 to >13.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)
13 to >10.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)
10 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations)
Criteria Ratings Pts
is challenging to treat as well as one factor that can improve treatment success.
Format and Writing
10 pts
Timeliness
8 pts
The assignment was submitted on time unless there was a prior agreement with the instructor.
The assignment was submitted within 7 days of the due date.
The assignment was not submitted within 7 days of the due date.
10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)
Any spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English are minor and do not affect clear communication. Communication demonstrates discipline-specific conventions, such as stylistic choices appropriate to an academic audience. Work includes multiple explicit mentions of concepts or ideas from the required sources, if specified by the assignment. These concepts or ideas are correctly cited and formatted in accordance with APA guidelines. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment, and properly formatted in APA style.
9 to >7.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)
Submission contains few spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English OR these deviations do not affect clear communication. Work includes one or more explicit mentions of a concept or idea from the required sources, if specified by the assignment/discussion’s directions and an attempt at using APA to cite the source has been made. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment.
7 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) Multiple spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English affect clear communication. Work does not include any explicit mention of concepts or ideas from the required resources, OR it contains one or more explicit mention of a concept or idea from the required sources, but without attempting to cite the source.
8 to >7.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) The assignment was submitted on time unless there was a prior agreement with the instructor.
7 to >5.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) The assignment was submitted within 7 days of the due date.
5 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) The assignment was not submitted within 7 days of the due date.
Total Points: 88
