***CASE STUDIES FROM TEXT WILL BE UPLOADED****
Syllabus
Final Case Studies Project Description and Scoring Guide
Overview
The final case studies will provide you with an opportunity to consider the differences in psychopathology between children and adolescents and adults. Throughout this course, you have been working on adult cases; you will now turn your attention to children and adolescents to address the early development of psychopathology. This project will provide you with an understanding of the psychopathology of, and improve your diagnostic skills with, individuals of different ages.
For each case you will read the developmental history and family background, reason for referral, assessment results, and issues in treatment, then answer the series of post-test questions. Each of your responses to the case studies should answer the questions thoroughly and meet each of the Project Objectives as stated below. Your responses should be at least 10 pages, excluding the title page, abstract, table of contents, and reference page. The paper must be double-spaced and follow all other APA formatting rules. Do not restate the questions in your responses.
Project Objectives
To successfully complete this project, you will be expected to:
1. Apply diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR.
2. Evaluate the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study.
3. Analyze the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions.
Project Components
Project Component Course Grade Weight Unit Due
Complete Cases 4, 5, 6, and 10 in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: A Casebook by L. Wilmshurst. (Case 10 requires that you read, but not answer questions from, Case 9.) 35% Unit 10
Total: 35%
Project Requirements
To achieve a successful project experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements:
• The paper must be submitted on or before the due date.
• The paper must address each post-test question completely.
• Your writing should be easy to understand, concise, and well organized.
• The paper must demonstrate critical inquiry and general scholarship.
• The paper must demonstrate the ability to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate scientific and practice literature.
• Written work should be in accordance with Capella and APA style guidelines, including accurate citation of source materials.
Final Case Studies Grading Criteria
Criteria
(9 total points) 0
Non-performance 1
Basic 2
Proficient 3
Distinguished
Applies diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR.
(3 points) Does not apply diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR. Improperly applies diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR. Applies diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR. Applies diagnostic criteria in the major categories of DSM-IV-TR and relates it to the child or adolescent’s diagnosis.
Evaluates the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study.
(3 points) Does not evaluate the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study. Improperly evaluates the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study. Evaluates the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study. Thoroughly evaluates the current diagnostic system as it relates to the case study.
Analyzes the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions.
(3 points) Does not analyze the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions. Partially analyzes the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions. Analyzes the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions. Thoroughly analyzes the methodological, research, historical, and political aspects of the diagnosis to develop effective interventions.
Points-to-Grade Conversion
The points you earn on this activity will be converted to a percentage grade according to the chart below and will be used to determine your final course grade.
• 0 Points = 0% = F
• 1 Point = 34% = F
• 2 Points = 69% = F
• 3 Points = 75% = C
• 4 Points = 79% = C
• 5 Points = 81% = B
• 6 Points = 85% = B
• 7 Points = 89% = B
• 8 Points = 95% = A
• 9 Points = 100% = A
