Determining A Diagnosis
MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK
Review the diagnostic criteria on pages 99-100; 160-161; 561-562 of the DSM-5.
Using the case study of “Tina,” write a 500-750-word essay in which you examine your thought process about her presenting issues. Include the following in your paper:
Discuss the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that may impact the diagnosis and treatment of Tina.
After reviewing the diagnoses that could pertain to Tina from the DSM-5, discuss your diagnostic impression.
Provide evidence for your diagnostic impression with appropriate criteria from the DSM-5.
Discuss how historic misconceptions of mental illness could potentially impact the treatment of this client (e.g., treatment course, client referrals).
Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the course textbook.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
PCN-605 PCN-605-O500 Determining a Diagnosis (Obj. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3) 100.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (87.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 70.0%
A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina 20.0% A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina is not present or not discernible to the reader. A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina is incomplete or contains some flaws, though the content provided is generally accurate. A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina is complete and accurate. A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina is thorough and well-reasoned. A discussion about the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potentially affect the diagnosis and treatment of Tina is complete, accurate, well-reasoned, and fully supported. Student demonstrates an advanced understanding of how culture can affect the diagnosis of mental illness.
Diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5. 30.0% A diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5 is not present or not discernible to the reader. A diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5 is incomplete or contains some flaws, though the content provided is generally accurate. A diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5 is complete and accurate. A diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5 is thorough and well-reasoned. A diagnostic impression of Tina based on diagnoses information from the DSM-5 is complete, accurate, well-reasoned, and fully supported. Student illustrates an advanced understanding of the requirements.
A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client 20.0% A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client is not present or not discernible to the reader. A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client is incomplete or contains some flaws, though the content provided is generally accurate. A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client is complete and accurate. A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client is thorough and well-reasoned. A discussion about how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially affect the treatment of this client is thorough, well-reasoned, and fully supported. Student illustrates an advanced understanding of the requirements.
Organization and Effectiveness 20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction 8.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format 10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0% Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Total Weightage 100%