Psychiatric Diagnosis
For this assignment, students will investigate and propose a psychiatric diagnosis based on the
case study from the Gorenstein and Comer (2015) textbook Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, chosen in the Week One “Initial Call” discussion. This paper will include an in-
depth overview of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, treatment options for the diagnosis, and a
sound rationale that explains why this diagnosis was made. Note that the diagnosis may include
more than one psychiatric disorder.
The paper must present a thorough overview of each disorder within the diagnosis. Assume the
audience has no prior knowledge of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, and provide relevant
and easy to understand explanations of each for the readers. When writing the paper, it is critical
to convey all the necessary information in a straightforward manner using non-technical
language. (Reference the Professional Voice and Writing (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site. resource provided by the Ashford Writing Center for assistance.) Support the
analysis with at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last ten years in addition to
the course text.
The Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper must include the following:
Explain psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional
terminology. Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case
study.
Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual.
Propose a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the
disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual.
Analyze and explain how the patient meets criteria for the disorder(s) according to the
patient’s symptoms and the criteria outlined in the diagnostic manual.
Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over
others?).
Summarize general views of the diagnosis from multiple theoretical orientations and
historical perspectives. Include a discussion on comorbidity if the diagnosis includes more
than one disorder.
Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this
diagnosis.
Use at least two peer-reviewed articles to assess the validity of this diagnosis, and
describe who is most likely to have the diagnosis with regard to age, gender,
socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Provide a brief evaluation of the
scientific merit of these peer-reviewed sources in the validity assessment.
Summarize the risk factors (i.e., biological, psychological, and/or social) for the
diagnosis. If one of the categories is not relevant, address this within the summary.
Compare evidence-based and non-evidence-based treatment options for the diagnosis.
Evaluate well-established treatments for the diagnosis, and describe the likelihood of
success or possible outcomes for each treatment.
Create an annotated bibliography of five peer-reviewed references published within the
last ten years to inform the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In the annotated
bibliography, write a two- to three-sentence evaluation of the scientific merit of each of
these references. For additional assistance with this portion of the assignment, access the
Ashford Writing Center’s Sample Annotated Bibliography (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site..
Attention Students: The Masters of Arts in Psychology program is utilizing the Pathbrite
portfolio tool as a repository for student scholarly work in the form of signature assignments
completed within the program. After receiving feedback for this Psychiatric Diagnosis topical
paper, please implement any changes recommended by the instructor, go to Pathbrite and upload
the revised Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper to the portfolio. (Use the Pathbrite Quick-Start
Guide to create an account if you do not already have one.) The upload of signature assignments
will take place after completing each course. Be certain to upload revised signature assignments
throughout the program as the portfolio and its contents will be used in other courses and may be
used by individual students as a professional resource tool. See the Pathbrite (Links to an
external site.)Links to an external site. website for information and further instructions on using
this portfolio tool.
The Psychiatric Diagnosis
Must be 8 to 15 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages)
and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to
an external site.)Links to an external site..
Must include a separate title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years in addition
to the course text.
Must include a separate annotated bibliography page.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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