PSYC 430 COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES Research Paper Assignment- Rice University.
Instructions
Write a Research Paper On ADHD.
Research a specific mental disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology. The topic must be one which is discussed in the course textbook and described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The length of the body of the paper must be at least 7 pages, and must not exceed 10 pages of summarized research findings in current APA format. All sources used must be scholarly journals. 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 organized with sub-headings reflecting the required sections (I-IX).
The research paper will address the following aspects, organized in this order:
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 (1/2 page).
II. Historical: Describe the disorder in a historical context (how the view of disorder has changed over time, how cause/treatment options have changed, etc). (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 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).
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.
Articles:
1. Is the ADHD BrainWired Differently? A Review on Structural and Functional Connectivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Kerstin Konrad and Simon B. Eickhoff.
2. ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines: A Historical Perspective by Mark L. Wolraich, Eugenia Chan, Tanya Froehlich, Rachel L. Lynch, Ami Bax, Susan T. Redwine, Demvihin Ihyembe and Joseph F. Hagan.
3. Age level vs grade level for the diagnosis of ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders by Maurizio Bonati, Massimo Cartabia, Michele Zanetti, Laura Reale, Anna Didoni, Maria Antonella Costantino and the Lombardy ADHD Group.
4. Attention de? cit hyperactivity disorder by Anita Thapar and Miriam Cooper.