Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper
“Biologically Based Psychological Disorde
Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper
“Biologically Based Psychological Disorders”
For your Behavioral Neuroscience Research Paper you will investigate and report on a biologically based psychological disorder chosen from those provided. Your paper should be 6-8 pages in length and contain a minimum of 5 scholarly sources. Of your 5 sources at least 3 should be peer-reviewed articles from Keiser’s online library. Your final paper should cover the following areas: Description of disorder What is experienced by the individual?
Age of onset
Prevalence
Etiology Genetics/Biological
Environmental
Discussion of the relationship between biology and environmental factors in the development of this disorder
Diagnostic criteria (Use the DSM 5)
Biological based treatment(s)
Other treatments
Short and long term prognosis
The following is a list of disorders you may choose from – or suggest your own with approval from your instructor:
Schizophrenia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Use Disorder (Alcohol, Opiate, or Stimulant)
*Submit your Final Paper no later than Saturday of week 4. Your paper should be written in APA format and your sources should be properly cited and referenced.
Final Project Grading CriteriaMaximum Points
Thoroughly covered the following areas:
Description of disorder What is experienced by the individual?
Age of onset
Prevalence
Etiology Genetic/Biological Environmental
Discussion of the relationship between biology and environmental factors in the development of this disorder
Diagnostic criteria DSM 5
Biological based treatment(s)
Other treatments
Short and long term prognosis
50
Used a minimum of 5 sources – 3 of which were articles from peer-reviewed journals.10
Proper APA format of citations and references.20
Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format20
Total100
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