Homework: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Prior to beginning work on this homework, review Chapter 5 in the course text, and watch The DSM-5 screencast on how to access and use this resource and how to cite and reference the DSM-5. Use the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) support your responses. In addition, view the following videos Somatic Symptom Disorders Part II: Core Features and Treatment and What is Illness Anxiety Disorder?
This homework is an analysis of a selected psychological disorder associated with somatic symptom and related disorders. The disorder you select this week will be used to complete the Week 4 homework.
To successfully complete this writing homework,
Select a psychological disorder for comprehensive analysis from the following list:
o Illness anxiety disorder
o Somatic symptom disorder
o Conversion disorder
Your selection of topic should be based on your personal or professional experience or your own academic or personal interest in the topic. Be sure to use current terminology from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).
Based on the following requirements, create an outline for your paper. Use this outline to determine the appropriate APA headings to be applied to your paper. To review formatting requirements, visit APA Style Elements in the Ashford Writing Center. Then, include the following:
a. Introduction of the diagnosis
b. Explanation of at least one theory of etiology (causes) of the disorder
c. Explanation of the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)
d. An analysis of the treatment options for clients with a sexual dysfunction using appropriate terminology and citations
e. Discussion of treatment options of the disorder
f. Discussion of possible options to reduce frequency or severity of symptoms
g. Evaluation of how this disorder affects the patient and those in their social community
Format your homework 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 homework, 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.