Students will select one psychological disorder described in their readings from the course textbook, Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding, 4th edition (Maddux & Winstead, 2016). addressing the following points:
Thoroughly describe the disorder in terms of symptom presentation and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Discuss treatment options for this disorder, being sure to outline both pharmacological and psychotherapy-based options.
Summarize the article and discuss how it relates to your selected diagnosis.
The required minimum length of this paper is 8 pages, in addition to a required cover page and a reference list. Papers must comply with APA formatting rules, including font size and margins, and must have a scholarly focus and tone. Quoting published material and use of the first-person “I” are not permitted and will result in a point loss. All source material must be paraphrased into your own words and cited appropriately.