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OBSESSIVE DISORDERCOMPULSIVE

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THE TOPIC I CHOSE IS  OBSESSIVE DISORDERCOMPULSIVE
 
This assignment is an analysis of a selected neuropsychological  disorder. This topic choice will be used to complete the Week One  Assignment (Topic Selection), Week Two Assignment (Outline of Final  Project), and the Week Five Assignment (Final Project).  Select a  neuropsychological disorder for comprehensive analysis from the  following list, based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5):

  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Major depressive disorder
  3. Bipolar disorder
  4. Anxiety
    • Choose and focus on one of the anxiety disorders, e.g., generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.
  5. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  7. Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction)
    • Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single drug of your choice.
  8. Neurodevelopmental disorder (autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
  9. Neurocognitive disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the neurocognitive disorders, e.g., one of the dementias.
  10. Neurological disorder
    • Choose and focus on one neurological disorder, e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal bifida.
  11. Sleep-wake disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the sleep-wake disorders.
  12. Feeding and eating disorder
    • Choose and focus on one of the feeding and eating disorders.
  13. Sexual dysfunction or gender dysphoria
    • Choose and focus on one of the conditions in these categories.
  14. Other neuropsychosocial disorder
    • This option must be approved in advance by the instructor before your assignment is submitted.

In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your  paper will be on the neuroscience aspects of the disorder, to include:

  • Theories of etiology (causes)
  • Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)
  • Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function, including genetic and biochemical aspects)
  • Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with rationales for use based on current understanding of the disorder)
  • Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, care, and basic science research

Your research will include two to three peer-reviewed  sources that provide evidence-based information regarding the biologic  and psychological features of the disorder. Refer to the Final Project  guidelines, which can be found in Week Five of your online course or in  the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide, for more  details on the components that should be included in this analysis
Writing the Selection of Final Project Topic
The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length, and formatted  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must describe the key aspects of the disorder that will be elaborated on in your Final Project.
  4. Must state why you have chosen to critique this disorder.
  5. Must incorporate in-text citations from your sources to support your discussion.
  6. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from  the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.
  7. Must use at least two to three scholarly sources that were published  within the last five years and retrieved from the Ashford University  Library.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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