General Psychology

  

PSY1 Psychological Disorders ProjectStudents will conduct research on the disorder they select from options given below.Part 1You must select ONE disorder from the list below. Selected disorders must be approved by instructor if they are not noted on this list:AgoraphobiaAntisocial Personality DisorderBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderConversion DisorderDissociative FugueDissociative Identity DisorderGeneralized Anxiety DisorderHypochondriaMajor Depressive DisorderNarcissist Personality DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPanic DisorderPhobiaPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderSchizophrenia – Paranoid, Catatonic OR DisorganizedPart 2Research the following points concerning this psychological disorder:Disorder’s history/backgroundCausesTreatmentsDiagnostic criteriaA person’s ability to live with the disorderAdditionally, be sure to discuss the origin of the disorder, the first documented cases or famous cases, the types of treatment, how they work, and which are most effective.A personal insight or connection to the disorder is also required.Part 3Choose one of the options below to complete.Option 1: Written PaperWritten papers should cover all the points listed above and other interesting information found during the research stage. Your paper should be doubled-spaced, 12 pt font.The completed research paper in APA format will include:Cover page: Including name, instructor name, disorder, dateResearch Project: 3-5 pages, covering important and vital information about the disorderReferences Page: Cite a minimum of three credible sources in APA format.