Apply the leading models used to understand psychopatholog

This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:



PS440-2: Apply the leading models used to understand psychopathology.



Learning Activity



If you have not done so, please be sure to complete the Unit 3 Learning Activity, as this learning activity is graded and will help prepare you for the assignment. You will earn 5 points once you complete the activity. You must reach the final slide to receive full credit. You will not earn any points if you do not complete the activity. You may attempt the activity as many times as you wish, but no partial credit will be awarded for partial completion.



Psychology professionals use models, or paradigms, to assess and treat psychopathology. Different models incorporate different principles and techniques of treatment.



For this assignment, you will come up with a case scenario (or use one of the provided ones from Course Resources or your textbook). Then, you will use the Unit 3 Assignment Template to write a 3-5 page paper, by applying the different models to the case scenario. After choosing your case scenario, fill in the different model areas with your understanding of how they could apply to your case scenario. Applying the case to some of these models may require you to use your imagination, adding possibilities to the information provided in the case scenarios. Pull in references from your textbook reading to help support your writing. When going outside your textbook for academic information, please stick with peer-reviewed sources from the Purdue Global Library.



Please complete the following elements using the Unit 3 Assignment Template.



Chosen Case Scenario

Identify your chosen case scenario. You can create your own case scenario or choose one through Course Resources and Course Documents, or choose one in your textbook (each chapter begins with case scenarios with the exception of chapter 2 on research.

The Biological Model

Consider any biological factors that could be influencing the psychological disorder like genetics, brain injuries, or other neuropsychology issues.

The Psychodynamic Model

Consider unconscious influences, early parent/child relationships, id/ego/superego effects, along with other psychodynamic applications.

The Cognitive-Behavioral Model

Consider maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that could be influencing the psychological disorder.

The Humanistic-Existential Model

Consider concepts that could apply like self-awareness, values, meaning, choice, and lacking unconditional positive regard.

The Sociocultural Model

Consider areas here like social labels, social roles, social connections, the family system, and other diverse areas of multicultural perspectives.

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Consider an eclectic or integrative view here, utilizing developmental approaches to understanding the psychological disorder. Think about concepts like equifinality and/or multifinality.







Assignment Guidelines



Your assignment should use the Unit 3 Assignment Template and be a 3–5 page expository essay, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:



Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.

Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.

Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice of the profession.

Reference page: Sources listed in current APA format.

Include at minimum your course textbook to support your responses and conclusions.

Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned.

Use standard 1" margins on all sides.

Use current APA formatting and citation style.

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Submitting Your Assignment



Use the provided Unit 3 Assignment Template. Save your file in a location and with a name that you will remember. When you are ready to submit, select the Unit 3 Assignment Dropbox and upload your file. To view your graded work after your instructor has evaluated it, please visit your Gradebook.