Reference no: EM131131713
Assignment
For this discussion, you will have the opportunity to learn more about a psychological disorder that is not covered in this course. You will pick a disorder from the list given to you and you will conduct research to investigate the following topics:
• Diagnostic criteria of the disorder
• Epidemiology
• Etiology
List of Psychological Disorders
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Amnesia
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Hypochondriasis
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Dhat
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Asperger's Disorder
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Kleptomania
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Ghost Sickness
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Autism
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Male Erectile Disorder
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Hwa - Byung
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Narcolepsy
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Koro
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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
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Pathological Gambling
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Latah
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Dementia
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Pyromania
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Mal de Ojo
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Dissociative Amnesia
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Sexual Disorders
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Locura
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Dissociative Fugue
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Sleep Disorder
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Shenjing Shuairuo
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Exhibitionism
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Tourette's Disorder
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Shenkui
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Factitious Disorder
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Trichotillomania
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Susto
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Fetishism
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Voyeurism
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Taijin Kyofusho
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Frotteurism
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Amok
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Zar
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Gender Identity Disorder
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Ataque de Nervios
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Hypoactive Sexual Disorder
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Boufee Delirante
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Instructions for responses
1. Diagnostic Criteria
• Please describe the diagnostic criteria utilized to diagnose this disorder. You can utilize the DSM-IV TR diagnostic criteria or the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) diagnostic criteria. One thing to keep in mind is that when using a Culture Bound Syndrome, finding the diagnostic criteria may be difficult. Please cite where you found your criteria.
2. Epidemiology
• Please provide epidemiological statistics (prevalence, incidence, lifetime prevalence) for your disorder. You need to provide a) overall prevalence data, b) gender difference data, and c) data on at least 2 subgroups of your choice (e.g. African-Americans & Asian-Americans, or children & adults). Please cite your information.
3. Etiology
• Please provide information about the etiological theories of your disorder. Your answer should include at least 2 different approaches/perspectives about the cause of the disorder you chose. Please cite your information.
4. Treatment
• Choose and describe two potential treatments
5. Reference Page
• Please include an APA reference page at the end of your assignment.
• At least 2 of your references must come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Other information can come from other sources EXCEPT Wikipedia. Refer to Academic Journal list handout for ideas about where to find acceptable articles for this assignment.
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