Describe the origins of Abnormal Psychology.

Prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper (paper may exceed this length) in which you analyze the historical and contemporary views of abnormal behavior and psychopathology. In your examination, be sure to address the following:

a.       Describe the origins of Abnormal Psychology.

b.       Provide a brief overview of how Abnormal Psychology has evolved into a scientific discipline.

c.       Assess the theoretical viewpoints and interpretations of the biological, psychosocial, and socio-cultural models.

*Note: all 3 content elements to be addressed (a, b, & c) are of equivalent point value and your course text is an excellent source to address these topic areas.

 

 

Critical Issue Analysis

 

• Resources: The Critical Issue Analysis template located on the student Web site and the Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Abnormal Psychology text
  • Analyze Issue 3: Is Psychological Debriefing a Harmful Intervention for Survivors of Trauma?, located in the Taking Sides text. As a part of your analysis, evaluate contemporary research associated with the critical issue.

 

Case Study: Major Depression (due Week Four)

Using the link on the Week Four course web page for PSYCH 515, access Faces Interactive. Once you have entered Faces Interactive select the Major Depression Case Study. Using the Case Report template located on the Week Four  course web page for PSYCH 515, evaluate the evaluate the Major Depression case.

 

 Critical Issue Analysis

 

• Resources: The Critical Issue Analysis template located on the student Web site and the Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Abnormal Psychology text
  • Select one of the following critical issues located in the Taking Sides text:

o    Issue 2: Should Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa Have the Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Treatment?

o    Issue 6: Should All Uses of MDMA (Ecstasy) Be Prohibited?

o    Issue 7: Should Abstinence Be the Goal for Treating People with Alcohol Problems?

• Analyze your selected critical issue by using the Critical Issue Analysis template located on the student Web site. As a part of this analysis, evaluate contemporary research associated with your selected critical issue.

 

Using the link on the Week Five course web page for PSYCH 515, access Faces Interactive. Once you have entered Faces Interactive select the Borderline Personality Case. Using the Case Report template located on the Week Five course web page for PSYCH 515, evaluate the Borderline

 

Personality case.

Case Study: Paranoid Schizophrenia (due Week Six)

Using the link on the Week Six course web page for PSYCH 515, access Faces Interactive. Once you have entered Faces Interactive, select the Paranoid Schizophrenia Case Study. Using the Case Report template located on the Week Six course web page for PSYCH 515, evaluate the Paranoid Schizophrenia case.

 

Case Study: Attention Deficit Disorder (due Week Six)

Using the link on the Week Six course web page for PSYCH 515, access Faces Interactive. Once you have entered Faces Interactive, select the Attention Deficit Disorder Case Study. Using the Case Report template located on the Week Six course web page for PSYCH 515, evaluate the Attention Deficit Disorder case.