The topic of the paper is Electroconvulsive Therapy. You are assigned to the group that will argue "for"(in support of) the use of ECT to treat psychological disorders. The instructor will select an emerging issue in abnormal psychology and assign you to either the "pro" or the "con" side of the debate via email. This assignment addresses the following course objectives: Student should demonstrate the ability to evaluate emerging issues in abnormal psychology and determine their practical application in diagnosis Student should demonstrate the ability to differentiate between methodologies and evaluate ethical considerations used in maladaptive behavioral research Rubric for Debate Below Average Above The student showed a basic understanding of the emerging issue and of the research findings. 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student displayed an ability to criticize aspects of the emerging issue and to present a side of the debate in a rational manner (for example, in justifying the use of a method with a selected population). 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student identified at least two critical dilemmas and/or points related to the issue (for example, ethical/socio-cultural concerns). 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student used APA citations and references when referring to findings supporting his or her side of the debate. Student referenced at least 2 scholarly, peer-reviewed psychology related journal articles. 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student defended his or her position with compelling arguments and predicted future trends. Page requirement met. 1.0 1.5 2.0 Total: 10 points

The topic of the paper is Electroconvulsive Therapy. You are assigned to the group that will argue "for"(in support of) the use of ECT to treat psychological disorders. The instructor will select an emerging issue in abnormal psychology and assign you to either the "pro" or the "con" side of the debate via email. This assignment addresses the following course objectives: Student should demonstrate the ability to evaluate emerging issues in abnormal psychology and determine their practical application in diagnosis Student should demonstrate the ability to differentiate between methodologies and evaluate ethical considerations used in maladaptive behavioral research Rubric for Debate Below Average Above The student showed a basic understanding of the emerging issue and of the research findings. 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student displayed an ability to criticize aspects of the emerging issue and to present a side of the debate in a rational manner (for example, in justifying the use of a method with a selected population). 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student identified at least two critical dilemmas and/or points related to the issue (for example, ethical/socio-cultural concerns). 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student used APA citations and references when referring to findings supporting his or her side of the debate. Student referenced at least 2 scholarly, peer-reviewed psychology related journal articles. 1.0 1.5 2.0 The student defended his or her position with compelling arguments and predicted future trends. Page requirement met. 1.0 1.5 2.0 Total: 10 points