Assignment
Some psychologists specialize in the study and treatment of psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. For your presentation, research and explain various elements that influence physical and mental health and behavior.
Create an outline for the Influences on Behavior and Psychological Disorders Presentation
Include the following:
• Introduction
• All introductory points
• Thesis statement
• Body
• Main topics and subtopics
• Conclusion, including preliminary concluding statements
• Reference list, including four references formatted consistent with APA guidelines
Create a 15-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on one of the following psychological disorders:
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anorexia nervosa
• Antisocial personality disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Borderline personality disorder
Include the following:
• Describe the general behaviors associated with the disorder.
• Explain how biological influences play a role.
• Are there biological reasons an individual may exhibit behaviors related to the disorder? Explain your answer.
• Describe how altered states of consciousness related to sleep, psychoactive drugs, or meditation and hypnosis affect individuals with the disorder.
• Describe how the disorder could affect memory.
• Provide a brief description of any biological influences on the memory of individuals with this disorder.
• Are there any memory distortions commonly involved with the disorder?
• Select two personality theories. Compare the theories, describing each theory's application to the disorder.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of at least two therapies used to treat the disorder.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.