Texas University The Joker The Dark Knight Report
Description:
In this exercise, you will select a fictional individual to assess and diagnose with a psychological disorder while suggesting treatment.
Objectives
Describe abnormal behavior and the four criteria for identifying psychological disorders.
Summarize the biological and psychosocial factors that contribute to psychological disorders.
Define and identify methods of psychotherapy.
Describe and identify methods of biomedical therapies.
Instructions:
STEP 1: Select.
Choose one of the mental disorders you learned about. Think of a fictional character who you think might fit, at least to some extent, that type of disorder. Consider cartoon characters, Disney princesses, favorite sitcom characters, etc.
Step 2: Research.
Research the disorder along with appropriate treatment methods to write up a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Conduct research about the disorder and treatment methods to write up a diagnosis and treatment plan. It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed and you will need to include at least two different credible sources; do not rely on the same website for all your information.
Step 3. Write and Reflect.
In a 2-4 page paper, explain which disorder the character may have, describe the disorder, then provide at least three evidence examples of how or why that character meets the description of the mental illness. Identify treatment methods that are available for this disorder and develop a treatment plan for this character.
Step 4. Submit Your Assignment.
Your assignment should be in a Word document, written in APA format (12-point font, double spaced), and supported by research and in-text citations.
Rubric
Assignment Rubric - Universal
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas
10 pts
Ideas are clear, insightful, thought provoking, and focused; they consistently support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
8 pts
Ideas are clear and focused to support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s), but they are not consistently insightful or thought provoking.
6 pts
Ideas are clear but conventional or general; they only somewhat support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
2 pts
Ideas are unclear or clichéd and demonstrate a lack of focus in support of the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
10 pts
The assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant, concrete, and insightful evidence in support of sound logic.
8 pts
The assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant, concrete, and insightful evidence in support of sound logic.
6 pts
The assignment includes minimal or confusing connections to lesson content. Detail and examples are included but are general and not interesting. The assignment lacks evidence in support of sound logic.
2 pts
Connections to lesson content are not included. The assignment is insufficient, providing scarce or inappropriate details, evidence, and examples that might include logical fallacies.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Support
10 pts
Content meets or exceeds established assignment criteria. The assignment clearly presents well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is well-supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are consistent with selected research.
8 pts
Content meets almost all of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents fairly well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is adequately supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are mostly consistent with selected research.
6 pts
Content is missing several important requirements of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents notions and concepts that are only somewhat applicable. Some content is supported with scholarly resources. A few assertions are consistent with selected research.
2 pts
Content does not meet established assignment criteria and is missing most of the important requirements. The assignment presents poorly reasoned notions and concepts. Content is not supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are inconsistent with selected research.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
10 pts
The assignment is focused in an organized and thoughtful manner. Content is constructed in a logical way that supports the solution to the challenge or question(s).
8 pts
The assignment is organized, but the focus could be more precise. Content is constructed in a way that mostly supports the solution or question(s).
6 pts
The assignment is lacking focus and is unorganized. Content is constructed in a way that loosely supports the solution or question(s).
2 pts
The assignment is unfocused and unorganized. Information shows no effort to support the solution to the challenge or question(s).
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat and Citations
10 pts
Format is correct, meets all assignment directions, and works expertly to support the purpose of the assignment. There are no grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no errors.
8 pts
Format is correct, meets most of the assignment directions, and works to support the purpose of the presentation. There are no more than three grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no more than two errors.
6 pts
Format is somewhat correct, meets some aspects of assignment directions, and works generally to support the purpose of the presentation. There are four to six grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. Citations are included, but some are missing, or the type is not appropriate. There are three to five errors in current APA format.
2 pts
Format is faulty, does not meet sufficient aspects of the assignment directions, and does not support the purpose of the presentation. There are more than seven grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. Citations are not included, and if APA formatting is evident, it contains more than six errors.
10 pts