Explain the general causes of the disorder.
Instructions: In this paper describe someone you know, yourself, a family member, a friend or a character in a book, television show, or movie who suffers with a psychological disorder (e.g., depression, panic attacks, phobias, bipolar disorder, obsessive- compulsive disorder, PTSD, & schizophrenia). Do not use the a real person’s name even if it is yours. Use a pseudonym.
Assignment Rubric:
• Please use APA style – Use the Purdue OWL website https:// owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. You may also use MLA style if you are already familiar with it.
Task Maximum Points Describe the disorder and its symptoms using the DSM V manual as a guide (available to you on Canvas).
10 points
Describe the person’s specific symptoms. 10 points
Explain the general causes of the disorder. 10 points
Describe at least 3 different treatment options that would be most beneficial to the individual with the disorder
15 points
Grammar, spelling, & punctuation 10 points APA style in text references and reference list 5 points
• No cover page or abstract is necessary • Minimum 5 references • Minimum 1000 words • Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
