Conduct an in-depth study of the professional literature related to a specific topic in the field of abnormal psychology. The major purpose of this paper is for you to describe, in your own words, your understanding of what you have read in the literature.

Correct use of APA style is an essential part of the paper. The research paper is the signature assignment for this course. Write a research paper of 5 pages (double spaced) on any topic of interest in the area of abnormal behavior.

Your paper needs to include reference to our textbook and at least four to six (4-6) full-text peer reviewed journals articles (i.e.: American Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Bulletin, etc...).

WIKIPEDIA is not an acceptable reference.Length: The body of your essay should be five (5) pages.

Add three (3) pages:

1) title page,

2) abstract, and

3) references.

If figures and graphs are included in an appendix the paper should not exceed 8 pages. Late papers will not be accepted. Follow APA style.

Topic and Content: Your paper may be about any topic that interests you in the field of abnormal behavior. However, it must include a scholarly review of the theoretical and empirical literature on your topic and present a biopsychosocial perspective.

a) title page,

b) abstract page,

c) introductory paragraph that presents your topic and a summary of the literature you will review in the body of your paper,

d) body of the paper that includes an in-depth review of literature that shows a sophisticated understanding of the concepts you present and explains, supports, interprets, analyzes, and discusses your original conclusions,

e) a discussion section that summarizes your research findings, interpretations, and original conclusions,

f) reference page, and

g) appendix with graphs and/or drawings