Instructions:

This assignment should be typed and double-spaced, with one-inch margins. It is to be no more than 10 pages, with a 12 point font size.  The assignment is due on Saturday December 10th. The 10 page length requirement does not include the title page or reference page but it does include both parts of the assignment outlined below. This paper requires that you include a reference page consisting of 15 scholarly references. The number of citations in the text must be the same number of references listed on the reference page. For the purpose of this assignment, you can select any of the disorders covered in the DSM-5.

The reference and citation style must follow that of the American Psychological Association (APA). Students are expected to comply with the Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity at all times. (Rutgers University Policy on Academic Integrity (Links to an external site.))

There is a rubric provided at the end of this document, which will be used in grading the assignment.  Make sure to review this.

In your paper, you must address the following:

(1) Specify the diagnostic criteria of the clinical disorder you have selected. 

(2) Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder. Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how you would distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment.

(3) Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder you have selected, including prevalence rates for at least two of the following groups:  gender, race, ethnicity, social economic status, differently abled or sexual orientation.

(4) Discuss some of the ways in which this disorder could impact an individual's social functioning (home, school, work, family, and relationships).

(5) Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder. What are the implications of these theories for treatment of the disorder?

(6) Identify at least two psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions used to treat this disorder. Discuss why these interventions are shown to be effective. Discuss the side -effects of the psychopharmacological interventions.

(7) Identify two community-based resources located in New Jersey that an individual with this disorder might find useful. Discuss why these resources could be important for persons who have this disorder and how to access them.

Attachment:- Sample Paper.rar