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For this discussion, you will have the opportunity to learn more about a psychological disorder. You will
pick a disorder from the list given to you and you will conduct research to investigate the following
topics:
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Diagnostic criteria of the disorder
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Epidemiology
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Etiology
List of Psychological Disorders
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Hypochondriasis
Dhat
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Kleptomania
Ghost Sickness
Dissociative Fugue
Tourette’s Disorder
Hwa – Byung
Exhibitionism
Narcolepsy
Koro
Pyromania
Pathological Gambling
Latah
Shenjing Shuairuo
Locura
Mal de Ojo
Factitious Disorder
Trichotillomania
Susto
Taijin Kyofusho
Amok
Ataque de Nervios
Shenkui
Zar
Boufee Delirante
Instructions for responses
1. Diagnostic Criteria
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Please describe the diagnostic criteria utilized to diagnose this disorder. You can utilize the
DSM-IV TR diagnostic criteria or the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) diagnostic
criteria. One thing to keep in mind is that when using a Culture Bound Syndrome, finding the
diagnostic criteria may be difficult. Please cite where you found your criteria.
2. Epidemiology
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Please provide epidemiological statistics (prevalence, incidence, lifetime prevalence) for your
disorder. You need to provide a) overall prevalence data, b) gender difference data, and c) data
on at least 2 subgroups of your choice (e.g. African-Americans & Asian-Americans, or children &
adults). Please cite your information.
3. Etiology
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Please provide information about the etiological theories of your disorder. Your answer should
include at least 2 different approaches/perspectives about the cause of the disorder you
chose. Please cite your information.
4. Treatment
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Choose and describe two potential treatments
5. Reference Page
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Please include an APA reference page at the end of your assignment.
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At least 2 of your references must come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Other
information can come from other sources EXCEPT Wikipedia. Refer to Academic Journal list
handout for ideas about where to find acceptable articles for this assignment.
POTENTIAL JOURNALS TO FIND INFORMATION FROM:
American Journal of Community Psychology
Behavior Research and Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Clinical Psychology Review
Cognitive Therapy and Research
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
Developmental Psychopathology
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Journal of Child Abnormal Psychology
Journal of Community Psychology
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Journal of Counseling Psychology
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