final assignment

Instructions: Complete the following questions using short essay format. Use APA formatting style. Use single spacing, section headers, times new roman font, 2.54 cm, and size 12. You are encouraged to write in the first person narrative when appropriate. Your sources include the textbook and in-class powerpoints. While you do not need to use external resources, you may use peer reviewed journal articles.

The title page, references, and any appendices do not count toward the page count.

Part A

Choose a personality disorder that interested you. Describe the key features and how these relate to dysfunctions in the person’s life. You can also discuss co-morbidities, differential diagnoses, effective treatments, and long-term trajectory outcomes. (2 PAGES)

Part B

Describe the paraphilic disorders. What treatment approach would you use, how and why? (2 PAGES)

Part C

Choose a childhood disorder that resonates with you. Tell me about the disorder (e.g., etiology, DSM criteria, treatments, and outcomes) and why this disorder is important to you. Tell me how knowledge or clinical practice in this area can be enhanced. Part C involves synthesis – that is, combine your knowledge and ideas with course material (textbook and powerpoints). (3 PAGES)

Part D

Tell me about a topic, idea, or discussion that resonated with you during the Mental Health Services powerpoint. Tell me why this topic is important to you, what issues you find striking, and some possible resolutions to improve or resolve this issue. Part D involves synthesis – that is, combine your knowledge and ideas with course material (textbook and powerpoints). (3 PAGES)

You will be graded on quality of ideas, accuracy of content, and organization and style (including citation formatting and sentence structure/grammar).