COUC 546 - Psychopathology

COUC 546 Discussion Board Forums (3)

Discussion Board Forums 1 and 2 are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words, incorporate at least 1 citation in current APA format, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words.

Discussion Board Forum 3 requires completing a Social Experiential Activity of Psychopathology. Each student will create a “bizarre” activity to carry out in the natural environment. The purpose of the assignment is to peek into the experience that many people who have mental disorders live. It is an honor system that each student will carry out their activity.

After performing the exercise, each student will use the discussion board forum 3 prompt to describe their experiment and reflect on the experience in terms of issues relevant to psychopathology. Each initial thread must be at least 400 words, incorporate at least 1 citation in current APA format, and demonstrate course-related knowledge along with reporting on the experiential activity. Each student should respond to at least two other classmates. MLO: H.

COUC 546 DSM-5 Summaries

The student must complete a 100–150-word summary for 5 disorder categories listed in the DSM-5. The summaries must be in current APA format.

COUC 546 Evidence-based Research Paper (ASSESSMENT BENCHMARK)

COUC 546 Topic

The student must select a topic from a list of provided disorder categories and submit a 100-word rationale for his/her interest in the topic.

COUC 546 Abstract and Annotated Bibliography

The student must construct a 250-word abstract and annotated bibliography with at least 10 sources in current APA format.

COUC 546 Outline

The student must use the provided outline template to construct a working outline of his/her paper.

COUC 546 Final

The student must write a 12–14-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on his/her selected topic from the provided list of disorder categories. The paper must include at least 10 scholarly sources in addition to referencing the course textbooks and the Bible. The following areas must be included in the

Research Paper:

1. A succinct overview of the disorders in this DSM-5 category (do not copy and paste from the DSM-5—this information must be evaluated and reworded into your own words)

2. Potential causes of these disorders (think nature and nurture both in this section: genetics, heredity, environment, and spiritual)

3. What processes would be used to evaluate for disorders in this category

4. Treatment options for these disorders

5. A biblical perspective of these disorders and their treatment

6. Future research considerations for disorders in this category

Case Studies (3) (ASSESSMENT BENCHMARK)

The student must write 3–4-page Case Study in current APA format that determines the key issues presented, provides diagnostic impressions based upon the DSM-5, and includes treatment recommendations that support a collaborative effort and include a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach. Each Case Study must include at least 2–3 scholarly sources in addition to referencing the course textbooks and the Bible.

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the specified modules/weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 1-hour time limit.