Research a specific mental disorder within the realm

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RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

Research a specific mental disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology.The topic must be one which is discussed in the Comer text and described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

The length of the body of the paper mustbe at least 7 pages, and mustnot exceed 10 pages of summarized research findings in current APA format.

In addition to this, include a current APA-style title page, abstract, and references; these do not count toward the minimum number of pages required.

The paper must be organizedwith sub-headings reflecting the required sections (I-IX).

The research paper will address the following aspects, organized in this order:

* Title Page: APA-style

* Abstract: APA-style

I. Introduction:Introduce and describe the topic. Discuss the DSM classification for the disorder, including a discussion of the specific criteria as described in the DSM(1/2page).

II. Historical:The disorder in its historical context(1 page).

III. Cause of the Illness:Current research as to the cause of the illness (1 page).

IV. Treatment:Various treatment approaches for this disorder, including the benefits of the treatment (1 page).

V. Prevention:Research as to the prevention of the illness (1 page).

VI. Cross Cultural:Cross-cultural issues pertaining to the topic (1 page).

VII. Biblical Worldview:Discuss the topic from a Christian worldview perspective, including disorder's cause, treatment, and prevention. Utilize the Bible and a book or journal source written from a biblical/theological perspective on the topic (1 page).

VIII. Conclusion:Include a closing summary of the research, including ideas for future research on the topic (1/2 page).

IX. References: APA-style. See also References Grading Rubric and instructions.

* Organize paper according to directions.Include current APA-style Level 1 sub-titles.

* Use the references you found for your References Assignment.

* The use of 3rd person point of view is expected for this type of scholarly research assignment.

* Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation is expected in writing at this level.

* Include not more than ½ page of directly quoted material. Directly quoted material in excess of ½ page would not count towardslength/content requirements of the paper.

* Current APA formatting is required.

* Course Textbook is not permitted as a source for the References assignment or Research Paper

Any mental disorder examples like: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Major depressive Disorder, obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Panic Disorder. if possible I would need 5 of the references you will be using for this paper by this Sunday if you could. Let me know if you are interested with this assignment.

This is the article that I will be using for the soiciology paper that you are working on now that needs to be in the research paper if you like to help with more references:

Doran, K., Price, J. (2014). Pornography and Marriage. Springer, 489-498. Retrieved February 14, 2015, from Taylor & Francis Online

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