Research and examine critically a DSM-5 diagnosis within a historical context. Discuss when the diagnosis was first identified, and how it has evolved over time. Discuss the influences of culture, social norms, medicalization, and scientific advances in how the diagnosis has been conceptualized and applied. Explain how your understanding of these dynamics will improve your practice effectiveness at both the mezzo and micro levels. Discuss the ethical and social implications of various diagnostic labels. 5-7 pages.
Methods of Evaluation
Description of Course Assignments
| Assignment | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Research and examine critically a DSM-5-TR diagnosis within a historical and cultural context. Discuss when the diagnosis was first identified, and how it has evolved over time. Discuss the influences of culture, social norms, medicalization, and scientific advances in how the diagnosis has been conceptualized and applied. 5-7 pages | 100 points |
| Workbook Activity (10@10 pts each) | Workbook activities are to check your understanding of content related to psychopathology. They are in matching, multiple choice, and true/false formats. | 100 points |
| Case Studies (4@75 pts each) | Instead of a Discussion Forum, you will work collaboratively to discuss case studies on weeks that alternate with the quizzes. The purpose of these case studies is to give you practice assigning a diagnosis to a real case. You will provide the appropriate DSM-5-TR diagnosis both by name and code, including all appropriate specifiers. You will also discuss evidence from the case that explains the rationale behind your choice of diagnosis as well as ethical issues that may be related to the diagnosis. You will identify a differential diagnosis, biopsychosocial-spiritual influences, ethno-cultural factors, ethical or safety concerns, and recommended treatment/intervention. You do not need to cite the DSM-5-TR. However, you should add supporting documentation, cite it, and hyperlink to it. Standard spelling, grammar, and punctuation are expected. Please use the text color assigned to you to assist with grading. | 300 points |
| Total Points | 500 |