Psychology
Mr. McKinley
Final: Psychological Disorders Pamphlet and research paper GROUP PROJECT
A. Choose a psychological disorder to research
B. Develop a tri-fold pamphlet that educates others about the condition
The pamphlet must include: (
/64 Points) Rubric Attached)
i.
A description and background of the disorder
ii.
Symptoms of the disorder
iii.
Causes of the disorder
iv.
Potential treatments
v.
Effectiveness of treatments
vi.
At least 3 appropriate pictures, photos, drawings, or illustrations
C. Research paper on your chosen psychological disorder (
/36 Points) Rubric Attached
i.
Components of research paper must include the all components from the pamphlet;
however, you do not need pictures
ii.
Students must utilize Psychology text resources and/or online resources only from the
following to research their essay:
http://www.psychcentral.com/
http://www.allpsych.com/
http://www.britannica.com/
http://www.webmd.com/
http:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
EBSCOHost database
ALL references must be cited in APA formatting.
iii.
Format requirements:
1.
Length 800 -950 words (3-4 pages double-spaced)
2.
Research paper must be typed
3.
Font and font size Times New Roman, 12 point
4.
Include title page with title, name, date and color NO HEADERS ON BODY OF
PAPER
5.
References must be included at the end of the research paper written in APA
formatting. (Must include 3 outside sources)
D. Pamphlet Presentation (Finals Day) (
/25 points)
i.
Present your pamphlet and psychological disorder
ii.
Deliver a 3-5 minute oral presentation outlining your research and representation of your
pamphlet
Total Score for final =
/125 points
List of Psychological Disorders
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Agoraphobia
Delusional
Disorder
Dissociative
Identity Disorder
Dissociative
Amnesia
Generalized
Anxiety Disorder
Major depressive
disorder
Social Phobia
Panic Disorder
Conversion
Disorder
Obsessive
Compulsive
Disorder
Primary Insomnia
Adjustment
Disorder
Somatization
Disorder
Paranoid
Personality
Disorder
Antisocial
Personality
Disorder
Avoidant
Personality
Disorder
Narcissistic
Personality
Disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Seasonal Affective
Disorder
Borderline
Personality
Disorder
Post-traumatic
Stress Disorder
Dementia
Narcissistic
Personality
Disorder