This week, you will analyze a neuropsychological disorder that is different from the topic you chose for your Final Project. Select a neuropsychological disorder from the following list, which is based on the DSM-5 :  1. Schizophrenia 2. Major depressive disorder 3. Bipolar disorder 4. Anxiety - Choose and focus on one of the anxiety disorders, e.g., generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder. 5. Post-traumatic stress disorder 6. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 7. Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction) - Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single drug of your choice. 8. Neurodevelopmental disorder (autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) 9. Neurocognitive disorder - Choose and focus on one of the neurocognitive disorders, e.g., one of the dementias. 10. Neurological disorder - Choose and focus on one neurological disorder, e.g., multiple sclerosis, spina bifida. 11. Sleep-wake disorder - Choose and focus on one of the sleep-wake disorders. 12. Feeding and eating disorder - Choose and focus on one of the feeding and eating disorders. 13. Sexual dysfunction or gender dysphoria - Choose and focus on one of the conditions in these categories     After choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an examination of the following factors as they relate to your selected disorder: · A description of the pathological features and clinical criteria for diagnosis · The biopsychological theories of the pathology · Nervous system structure(s), neurotransmitter(s), receptor(s), and pathways implicated in the disorder · Possible causes (etiology), including genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle, and other identifiable risk factors · Epidemiology of the disorder (demographics of those affected) · Clinical presentation and natural history of the condition · Potential complications (neurologic, psychiatric, and other medical or nonmedical) · Current treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic) · Future directions for research and clinical management  In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your paper will be on the following neuroscience aspects of the disorder:    · Theories of etiology (causes) · Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle) · Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function, including genetic and biochemical aspects) · Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with rationales for use based on current understanding of the disorder) · Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, care, and basic science research    Your assignment must include an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement as well as a conclusion summarizing your synthesis of the above issues relating to the disorder. Your paper must be three to four double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) a ...

1. This week, you will analyze a neuropsychological disorder that
is different from the topic you chose for your Final Project.
Select a neuropsychological disorder from the following list,
which is based on the
DSM-5
:
1. Schizophrenia
2. Major depressive disorder
3. Bipolar disorder
4. Anxiety - Choose and focus on one of the anxiety disorders,
e.g., generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.
5. Post-traumatic stress disorder
6.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
7. Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction) -
Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single
drug of your choice.
8. Neurodevelopmental disorder (autism spectrum disorder or
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
9. Neurocognitive disorder - Choose and focus on one of the
neurocognitive disorders, e.g., one of the dementias.
10. Neurological disorder - Choose and focus on one

2. neurological disorder, e.g., multiple sclerosis, spina bifida.
11. Sleep-wake disorder - Choose and focus on one of the sleep-
wake disorders.
12. Feeding and eating disorder - Choose and focus on one of
the feeding and eating disorders.
13. Sexual dysfunction or gender dysphoria - Choose and focus
on one of the conditions in these categories
After choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an
examination of the following factors as they relate to your
selected disorder:
· A description of the pathological features and clinical criteria
for diagnosis
· The biopsychological theories of the pathology
· Nervous system structure(s), neurotransmitter(s), receptor(s),
and pathways implicated in the disorder
· Possible causes (etiology), including genetic, environmental,
familial, lifestyle, and other identifiable risk factors
· Epidemiology of the disorder (demographics of those affected)
· Clinical presentation and natural history of the condition
· Potential complications (neurologic, psychiatric, and other
medical or nonmedical)

3. · Current treatment options (pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic)
· Future directions for research and clinical management
In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your
paper will be on the following neuroscience aspects of the
disorder:
· Theories of etiology (causes)
· Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic,
environmental, familial, lifestyle)
· Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function,
including genetic and biochemical aspects)
· Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic,
with rationales for use based on current understanding of the
disorder)
· Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical
diagnosis, care, and basic science research
Your assignment must include an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement as well as a conclusion
summarizing your synthesis of the above issues relating to the
disorder. Your paper must be three to four double-spaced pages
(excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a
minimum of three to four scholarly sources that are documented

4. in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your
research will be used to provide references that contribute
evidence-based information regarding the biologic and
psychological features of the disorder. You may cite and
reference your textbook and other course materials; however,
these will not fulfill the resource requirement.
Review the grading rubric:
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Total Possible Score
: 7.00
Emphasizes Neuroscience in the Discussion of the Selected
Disorder, including Etiologic Theories, Risk Factors Associated
in Development, Pathology, Treatment Options, and Diagnostic
Approaches and Research Technologies Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Clearly emphasizes neuroscience topics
such as etiology, pathology, risk factors, development and
pathology, treatment options, diagnostic approaches and
research technologies. Thoroughly utilizes appropriate
terminology from scholarly sources that are related to the
biological and physiological aspects of the selected topic that
were published within the last five years.
Proficient - Emphasizes neuroscience topics such as
etiology, pathology, risk factors, development and pathology,
treatment options, diagnostic approaches and research

5. technologies. Utilizes mostly appropriate terminology from
scholarly sources that are related to the biological and
physiological aspects of the selected topic that were published
within the last five years. The emphasis on these topics may be
slightly unclear.
Basic - Vaguely emphasizes neuroscience topics such as
etiology, pathology, risk factors, development and pathology,
treatment options, diagnostic approaches and research
technologies. Minimally utilizes appropriate terminology from
scholarly sources that are somewhat related to the biological
and physiological aspects of the selected topic that were
published within the last five years. The emphasis on these
topics is unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to emphasize neuroscience
topics such as etiology, pathology, risk factors, development
and pathology , treatment options, diagnostic approaches and
research technologies; however, does not utilize appropriate
terminology from scholarly sources that are related to the
biological and physiological aspects of the selected topic that
were published within the last five years or the emphasis on
these topics is significantly unclear.
Non-Performance - The emphasis on neuroscience in the
discussion of the selected disorder is either nonexistent or lacks
the components described in the assignment instructions.
Introduction: Includes a Clear Thesis Statement and Describes
the Physical and Psychological Signs and Symptoms of the
Disorder and Discusses the Reason for Choosing the
TopicTotal: 1.00
Distinguished - Provides a thorough introduction including

6. a thesis statement that fully informs the reader about the topic.
Comprehensively describes the physical and psychological signs
and symptoms of the disorder and discusses, in detail, the
reason for the topic choice.
Proficient - Provides mostly complete introduction
including a thesis statement that informs the reader about the
topic. Describes the physical and psychological signs and
symptoms of the disorder and discusses the reason for the topic
choice. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Provides a somewhat complete introduction
including a thesis statement that vaguely informs the reader
about the topic, Minimally describes the psychological and
physical signs and symptoms of the disorder and partially
discusses the reason for the topic choice. Relevant details are
missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide and introduction
including a thesis statement that informs the reader about the
topic; however, the thesis statement is not informative, the
physical and psychological signs and symptoms of the disorder
are not described and the reason for the choice is not discussed,
or significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The introduction is either nonexistent
or lacks the components described in the assignment
instructions.
Describes Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Natural History of the
Condition, Diagnostic Methods, Treatment Options, Nervous
System Structures and Neural Pathways, and Neurotransmitter/
receptor Systems Relating to the DisorderTotal: 2.00

7. Distinguished - Provides a one to two sentence description
of each of the components of the discussion section, fully
expanding upon the main aspects of the disorder and details
relating to the disorder and its management, including all of the
following: epidemiology, risk factors, natural history of the
condition, diagnostic methods, treatment options, nervous
system structures and neural pathways, and
neurotransmitter/receptor systems relating to the disorder.
Proficient - Provides a one to two sentence description of
each of the components of the discussion section, expanding
upon the main aspects of the disorder and details relating to the
disorder and its management, including most of the following:
epidemiology, risk factors, natural history of the condition,
diagnostic methods, treatment options, nervous system
structures and neural pathways, and neurotransmitter/receptor
systems relating to the disorder. One or more of the descriptions
may be slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Provides a one to two sentence description of the
components of the discussion section, minimally expanding
upon the main aspects of the disorder and details relating to the
disorder and its management, including some of the following:
epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, diagnostic methods,
treatment options, nervous system structures and neural
pathways, and neurotransmitter/receptor systems. One or more
of the descriptions are slightly underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a one to two
sentence description of the components of the discussion
section; however, the epidemiology, risk factors, natural history
of the condition, diagnostic methods, treatment options, nervous
system structures and neural pathways, and
neurotransmitter/receptor systems relating to the disorder are
not elaborated upon or the descriptions are significantly
underdeveloped.

8. Non-Performance - The descriptions are either nonexistent
or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion: Summarizes the Findings Regarding the Selected
DisorderTotal: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes the findings,
content, direction, and purpose of the paper.
Proficient - Summarizes the findings, content, direction,
and purpose of the paper. The summary is slightly
underdeveloped.
Basic - Partially summarizes the findings, content,
direction, and purpose of the paper. The summary is
underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the findings,
content, direction, and purpose of the paper; however, the
summary is underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The conclusion is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Critical Thinking: EvidenceTotal: 0.40
Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from
credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of
the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible

9. sources to develop an analysis of the topic.
Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible
sources, but may neglect the application of such information
toward the analysis of the topic.
Below Expectations - Displays information from external
sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or
relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward
the analysis of the topic.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Content DevelopmentTotal: 0.40
Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive
content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the
context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to
discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the
work as a whole.
Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does
not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall,
content assists in shaping the written work.
Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be
unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not
contribute toward the development of the written work, and may
distract the reader from its purpose.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or

10. lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA FormattingTotal: 0.40
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting
consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference
page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting
throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA
requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of
APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page RequirementTotal: 0.40
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient -The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to
the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least
three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted

11. pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent
to at least one half of the required number of correctly
formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Resource RequirementTotal: 0.40
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited
correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to
support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to
support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources
on the reference page are used within the body of the
assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources
that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not
be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used
within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.