Assignment Instructions:
Choose one of the following psychological disorders to research.
o Specific phobia
o Schizoid personality disorder
o Agoraphobia
o Schizotypal personality disorder
o Social anxiety disorder
o Antisocial personality disorder
o Panic disorder
o Borderline personality disorder
o Generalized anxiety disorder
o Narcissistic personality disorder
o Obsessive-compulsive disorder
o Histrionic personality disorder
o Major depressive disorder
o Avoidant personality disorder
o Bipolar disorder
o Dependent personality disorder
o Schizophrenia
o Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
o Dissociative identity disorder
o Somatic Symptom disorder
o Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
o Illness anxiety disorder
o Autism spectrum disorder
o Factitious disorder
o Paranoid personality disorder
o Post-traumatic stress disorder
Your paper must include the following information:
1. Discussion on the history and discovery of the disorder (when was it added to the DSM, first person to describe the disorder, name/criteria changes, etc.)
2. Symptoms of the disorder
3. Causes of the disorder (biological factors, cultural/environmental factors, etc.)
4. Treatment options
5. Common comorbid disorders
6. Prevalence rate (number of people diagnosed with the disorder)
7. Other relevant research/statistics you find - sex differences, experimental treatments, interesting links between the disorder and other factors, etc.
Be specific when discussing symptoms, causes, and treatment. Do not just list these things -explain/describe them in detail and provide examples.