Research-Based Interventions on Eating Disorders and the Paraphilias

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Select one of the eating disorders, the Paraphilias, or neurocognitive disorders from the Film List. Week 4.

Use the Research Analysis Job Aid to complete this assignment.

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,500-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.

Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder and discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following:

  • Evaluate three peer reviewed research studies using the Research Analysis.
  • Conceptualize the disorder using the biopsychosocial or diathesis-stress models.
  • Discuss the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for your selected disorder. Why?

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Film List PSYCH/650 Version 2 University of Phoenix Material Film List Access the Films on Demand site accessed through the University Library by copying the following link into your browser: http://digital.films.com/portalplaylists.aspx?cid=1637&aid=7967. You must be logged into ecampus, or the link will redirect you to an incorrect site. Choose a disorder from the list according to each week, and search Films on Demand for a video that corresponds with that disorder. Use the material on the film to serve as background information about the disorder. Week Number Disorders Two • • Depression Bipolar disorder Three • • • • • Phobias Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Attention deficit hyperactive disorder Four • • • • • • • • • Anorexia Bulimia Delirium Dementia Parkinson’s disease Huntington’s disease Alzheimer’s Pedophilia Sexual disorders Five • • • • Antisocial Borderline Alcohol dependence Drug abuse Six • • Schizophrenia Dissociative disorders Copyright © 2012 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 1 Research Analysis PSYCH/650 Version 2 University of Phoenix Material Research Analysis Terms Definitions Peer-reviewed study Peer review refers to a study that has been accepted by a standard journal using blind review by peers in the field. This means that every study should have a fair access to publication based upon quality of the study. Type of study Types of studies can include experimental, case study, longitudinal, crosssectional, survey, and so forth. Measurement or assessment tools A measurement tool is a means that the researchers used to measure or assess the variables under study. Did the study develop assessment tools? Did the study use objective measurement tools? Can the measurement tools be found and used by another researcher? Are the instruments valid and reliable? Number of participants This refers to how many participants were in the study. How they were selected Selection process can include the means of recruitment of participants; what was the sampling method or strategy? Describe the population. This could be clients or college students. Indicate sample size. Number of groups Was there a control group? The control group does not receive the treatment. Do these participants have the same characteristics and diagnosis as the experimental group participants? How they were assigned Were they matched or randomly assigned to one the conditions, or groups, in the study? What type of intervention was delivered Define the type of therapeutic treatment or intervention that occurred. How the intervention was delivered Were there therapists? Were the therapists trained to deliver the treatment? Was the study a drug study? Was it double-blind? Were there repeated measures In this area, we are looking at whether the study found the subjects 6 months or 1 year after the conclusion of the study. Was there a difference between the experimental and control participants at the follow up? We are looking at whether the treatment effect lasts over time. Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 1 1 Title of Paper Student Name Course/Number Due Date Faculty Name Detailed expectations for a Masters Level Course (remove this line) 2 Title of Paper Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your introduction. Often the most important paragraph in the entire essay, the introduction grabs the reader's attention—sometimes a difficult task for academic writing. When writing an introduction, some approaches are best avoided. Avoid starting sentences with “The purpose of this essay is . . .” or “In this essay I will . . .” or any similar flat announcement of your intention or topic. Read more: Center for Writing Excellence>Tutorials and Guides>Essay Development>Guidelines for Writing Academic Essays. Level One Heading Replace the level one heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be in bold font. Headings are a necessary part of helping your audience track the sub-topics discussed in the body of the essay or report. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces by pressing the Tab key one time on the keyboard. In addition, remember to double space the entire paper using the double space functionality in Word. This template is already formatted for double spacing. Read more: Center for Writing Excellence>Tutorials and Guides>Software Tutorials and Guides>Formatting Tutorial for APA. In addition, keep in mind an academic essay should contain at least five paragraphs, which includes the introduction (introductory paragraph), the body (which is generally at least three paragraphs), and the conclusion (generally one paragraph). Most well-developed paragraphs contain at least three – five sentences, one of which is the topic sentence. Limit each body paragraph to one sub-topic. 3 Level Two Heading Replace the level two heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be in bold font. Level three heading. Replace the level three heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be in bold font. Most master’s level papers will be sufficient with three levels of heading. Delete the following level four and five heading placeholders if not needed. Level four heading. Replace the level four heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be italicized and in bold font. Level five heading. Replace the level five heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be italicized. Conclusion The closing paragraph is designed to bring the reader to your way of thinking if you are writing a persuasive essay, to understand relationships if you are writing a comparison/contrast essay, or simply to value the information you provide in an informational essay. The closing paragraph summarizes the key points from the supporting paragraphs without introducing any new information. 4 References This is a hanging indent. To keep the hanging indent format, triple click your mouse on this line of text and replace the information with your reference entry. You can use the Reference and Citation Examples (Center for Writing Excellence>Tutorials and Guides>Reference and Citation Examples) to help format your source information into a reference entry. The reference page always begins on the top of the next page after the conclusion. Grading Guide: Research-Based Interventions on Eating Disorders and the Paraphillias PSYCH/650 Version 2 Grading Guide Research-Based Interventions on Eating Disorders and the Paraphillias This assignment is due in Week Five. Content 60 Percent Points Earned X/6 • • Comments: • • • Discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology Reviews and differentiates the characteristics of the selected disorder and discusses the research about intervention strategies for the disorder Evaluates three peer-reviewed research studies Conceptualizes the disorder using one of the psychological perspectives listed in the text. Discusses the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for the selected disorder Organization and Development 20 Percent Points Earned X/2 • • Comments: • • • The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length. The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis. The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience. The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic. The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. Mechanics and Format 20 Percent Points Earned X/2 • • Comments: • The assignment file is presentable and functional. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines. Additional Comments: Total Earned X/10 Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 1
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