Psychological Disorders Presentation
Instructions:
1. Choose one of the psychological disorders that you read about in Chapter 14 of the text.
2. Research your topic using a minimum of three academically credible resources, as described below.
Sources:
1. The textbook can be one of your sources.
2. Required: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5); see how to access this source below
3. Any academically credible website such as those shown below
Note: Sites such as Wikipedia, Yahoo Answers, About.com, etc. are not acceptable. Obtain your information only from authoritative sources. If you are unsure about the suitability of a source, contact your facilitator.
Acceptable web sources:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions.aspx?+and+Conditions
https://www.nmha.org/mental-health-information
To access the DSM 5: From the main Library tab, click University Library. In the Library Resources, click View All Resources Alphabetically. Click DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Click on the picture of the DSM 5 and choose Section II: Diagnostic Criteria and Codes. Locate the disorder you chose under the appropriate category.
Note: If you have difficulty finding the disorder you wish to research in the DSM, contact your facilitator.
Your presentation must thoroughly cover each of the following:
A definition of the disorder and detailed description of symptoms
Prevalence and population affected
How is the disorder diagnosed?
What are the causes and/or influences contributing to the disorder?
What impact does the disorder have on an effected person's daily life?
How is the disorder treated?
Summary of requirements when using Microsoft® PowerPoint®:
Create 10 to 14 slides, including a title slide and a reference slide.
Summarize main ideas in three to five bullet points on each slide, and use speaker notes to provide sufficient detail to thoroughly explain your understanding of each point you cover. Your presentation must be informative and reflect careful research.
Express ideas in your own words; do not copy and paste information into your slides. No more than 10% of the word count may consist of quotations.
Add color, graphics, and images for a visually appealing presentation.
Ensure that slides are clear and easy to read.
Proofread to eliminate any spelling or grammatical errors.
Cite your sources in APA format on slides and in speaker notes where appropriate.
Submit your presentation as a .ppt file through your Assignment Files tab.
Note: Every source that you use must be cited in your presentation. Every citation must have a corresponding reference on your reference slide/frame. Double-check that you have used correct APA format and included all required details. If you have questions, please post them in your individual forum. Do not turn in work that is not properly cited and referenced or you risk plagiarism.
Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2013). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior (13th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.