Psychology (PSYC 101)

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: There is one required written assignment that is worth 20% of course grade. It is to be 3 to 5 pages, double-spaced typed. You must use 12 font size only. Students are to choose any Psychological Disorder included in the DSM and provide a full description that includes symptoms, a discussion on how it presents itself in the individual, and an open-ended discussion on the disorder. Your open-ended discussion can be a discussion of treatments, it can be a discussion on a case study (no one personal in your life- it has to come from a clinical manual if you do a case study) or it can be a discussion of your own opinion and thoughts on the disorder. You can get information from your textbook, from the DSM V manual, from APA.ORG or from the college library website page. Search through psychological journals and get your information that way. The assignment due date can be found in the course schedule. Detailed instructions and supporting information is available on Blackboard under the “ASSIGNMENTS” tab.

“Is it okay to say ‘I’m so OCD’ if you don’t actually have a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder?” Enter your answer in the space provided, then explain in two or three sentences how your answer may have changed as a result of this activity.

“Are emotional support animals an effective part of therapy for people with mental health disorders?” Type your answer in the space provided, explaining in two or three sentences how your answer may have changed as a result of this activity.

“Should personality tests be used to make employment decisions?” Enter your answer in the space provided, then explain in two or three sentences how your answer may have changed as a result of this activity.