Assignment
A counselor's own perception of psychopathology is extremely important in the diagnostic process.
Using the case study of "Tina", write a 500-750 word essay in which you examine your thought process about her presenting issues. Include the following in your paper:
1. Discuss the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potential impact the diagnosis and treatment of Tina.
2. After reviewing the several diagnoses that could pertain to Tina from the latest version of the DSM, what is your diagnostic impression?
3. Substantiate your diagnostic impression with appropriate criteria from the current version of the DSM.
4. Discuss how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially impact the treatment of this client. As part of this discussion, you may include a diagnosis, any referrals that you would make, and a general course of treatment.
5. Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.