Pyschology Research Paper

**Please read the guidelines in their entirety to avoid getting points taken off your paper** PSYC 1101 Research Paper Each student will write a research paper (five pages of body content plus title page and reference page) that describes a psychological disorder from a biopsychosocial perspective. The paper should introduce the disorder by giving a general description of the DSM diagnostic criteria and symptoms, then describe the leading scientific knowledge on its biological, psychological, and social causes and dimensions. Finally, the paper should explain the specific treatment methods used for this disorder and explain their various protocols and efficacy. While personal knowledge/experience may guide your interest in a specific disorder, please do not include personal stories or experiences in the paper. The assignment requires formal academic writing (objective, third-person, past tense), APA-style in-text citation of academic research studies from peer-reviewed academic journals, and demonstration of proper conventions of writing (spelling, grammar, clarity and organization). Topic Students will select ONE psychological disorder from the list below to write their research paper about: Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance dependence, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anorexia, bulimia* *Students may select specific sub-topics such as particular phobias, different types of substance dependence, or other mood or personality disorders. Any topic not on this list must receive the instructor’s prior written approval. Content & Organization DSM Definition and Diagnostic Criteria should list the clinical definition of the disorder and outline the criteria used to diagnose it. Symptoms may be described in terms of emotional symptoms, cognitive symptoms, behavioral symptoms, somatic symptoms, and impairment in social and occupational functioning. Biological explanations may include the following: brain structure and function, genetics, hormones, evolution/natural selection, neurotransmitters (oversupply, undersupply, dysfunction) Psychological explanations may include the following: learning, memory, personality traits, cognition (thought patterns), trauma/stress, emotion and mood Sociocultural explanations may include the following: gender roles, socioeconomic status, locations (city or rural), education levels, cultural values, poverty, cultural influences (does it occur more prevalently in one culture? Why?) Treatments may include medications, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, group therapy, client centered therapy, holistic/alternative medicine, etc. Format The research paper must be formatted in APA style. This includes a title page with running head, APA-style citations and reference page, 12 point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins on all sides. An abstract is NOT required. A minimum of five scholarly sources (from peer-reviewed academic journals) must be used to research the information for the paper. The research paper must be written in the student’s own words. The research paper may not contain more than two direct quotes. Each quote must be no more than one full sentence. Each research paper will be analyzed using Safe Assign. Students must turn in the originality score with their paper. Any paper that scores higher than 25% on the originality report will receive a score of a zero.