For this assignment, students will investigate and propose a psychiatric diagnosis based on the case study from the Gorenstein and Comer (2015) textbook Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, chosen in the Week One “Initial Call” discussion. This paper will include an in-depth overview of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, treatment options for the diagnosis, and a sound rationale that explains why this diagnosis was made. Note that the diagnosis may include more than one psychiatric disorder. The paper must present a thorough overview of each disorder within the diagnosis. Assume the audience has no prior knowledge of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, and provide relevant and easy to understand explanations of each for the readers. When writing the paper, it is critical to convey all the necessary information in a straightforward manner using non-technical language. (Reference the Professional Voice and Writing (Links to an external site.) resource provided by the Ashford Writing Center for assistance.) Support the analysis with at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last ten years in addition to the course text. The Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper must include the following: Explain psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional terminology. Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case study. Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual. Propose a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual. Analyze and explain how the patient meets criteria for the disorder(s) according to the patient’s symptoms and the criteria outlined in the diagnostic manual. Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?). Summarize general views of the diagnosis from multiple theoretical orientations and historical perspectives. Include a discussion on comorbidity if the diagnosis includes more than one disorder. Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis. Use at least two peer-reviewed articles to assess the validity of this diagnosis, and describe who is most likely to have the diagnosis with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Provide a brief evaluation of the scientific merit of these peer-reviewed sources in the validity assessment. Summarize the risk factors (i.e., biological, psychological, and/or social) for the diagnosis. If one of the categories is not relevant, address this within the summary. Compare evidence-based and non-evidence-based treatment options for the diagnosis. Evaluate well-established treatments for the diagnosis, and describe the likelihood of success or possible outcomes for each treatment. Create an annotated bibliography of five peer-reviewed references published within the last ten years to inform the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In the annotated bibliography, write a two- to three-sentence evaluation of the scientific merit of each of these references. For additional assistance with this portion of the assignment, access the Ashford Writing Center’s Sample Annotated Bibliography (Links to an external site.). Attention Students: The Masters of Arts in Psychology program is utilizing the Pathbrite portfolio tool as a repository for student scholarly work in the form of signature assignments completed within the program. After receiving feedback for this Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper, please implement any changes recommended by the instructor, go to Pathbrite and upload the revised Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper to the portfolio. (Use the Pathbrite Quick-Start Guide to create an account if you do not already have one.) The upload of signature assignments will take place after completing each course. Be certain to upload revised signature assignments throughout the program as the portfolio and its contents will be used in other courses and may be used by individual students as a professional resource tool. See the Pathbrite (Links to an external site.) website for information and further instructions on using this portfolio tool. The Psychiatric Diagnosis

CompetencyIn this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:Create personal and professional developmental goals that support your growth as an effective individual and team contributorScenarioLarge Technology Corporation (LTC) recently acquired the company Small Technology Company (STC), because STC created software that would help LTC streamline its technology and allow LTC to move more rapidly in its manufacturing process. You are employed at Large Technology Company (LTC) and have been on the same team, in the same position, for three years. You currently work on a team of four members. But, with the acquisition, your team is expected to expand to 10 members.While you enjoy your current job duties, you are looking to take on more responsibility and further challenge yourself to promote your professional growth. With the new changes in the team, you reached out to your manager about your desire to grow as a professional, but you are not yet clear about the direction you want to take. She recommended you create a professional and personal development plan.DirectionsPersonal and Professional Development PlanDevelop a personal and professional development plan based on a reflection of your values, skills, knowledge, and aspirations. Your plan must be 750 to 1,250 words in length and must cite any references using APA format.Specifically, you must address the following:Personal Reflection: The first step in personal and professional development is reflection. To begin this process, reflect on your personal values and development. Think of these elements as separate from a job title and instead as a guiding framework that keeps you excited about your career. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:Describe your value system, explaining how your value system drives your decision making and behavior.Describe your personal development over the past five to ten years, detailing specific achievements or growth. As you reflect on your personal development, you might consider how you have developed specific characteristics or skills such as the ability to work productively with confrontation, or you might consider how you have expanded your knowledge base in a particular area.Professional Reflection: Now, reflect on your professional development and aspirations. To begin, find a job description for a job you would like to obtain in three to five years. If you need assistance finding a career search engine, you could refer to the SNHU Career website. Once you have identified a job you would like to pursue in the future, reflect on your personal and professional abilities in relation to the specific job description, highlighting both where you meet the job requirements as well as areas for improvement. In your reflection, be sure to address the following:Briefly describe the specific job you would like to pursue in the future, and explain your general interest in the position.Describe the role you usually take on a team and how this behavior relates to this specific job description.Describe which characteristics of an effective team contributor you possess, as well as opportunities to improve your skills. Be sure to explain how these characteristics relate to the specific job description. Note that you may not necessarily be weak in specific areas, but there is always room for improvement as you look to grow.Developmental Goals: Next, develop personal and professional SMART goals to promote your growth as an effective individual and team contributor. As you develop your goals, be sure to address the following:Create a personal development SMART goal that supports your growth as an individual. As you develop your goal, consider your personal ambitions and what gives you a sense of fulfillment and meaning.Create a professional development SMART goal that supports your growth as an effective team contributor. Be sure to explain how this goal will support positive team dynamics and productivity. As you develop your goal, consider the areas you identified in your reflection as opportunities for growth.Explain how your personal and professional goals complement each other and align with the job description tasks and qualifications.Development Opportunities: Now that you have created your personal and professional goals, it is important to determine specific development opportunities to help you achieve these goals. Be sure to determine both the immediate and long-term development opportunities you will pursue to support the attainment of your personal and professional goals.What to SubmitTo complete this project, you must submit the following:Personal and Professional Development PlanDevelop personal and professional development goals based on a reflection of your values, skills, knowledge, and aspirations. 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