General Psychology

PSY1 Psychological Disorders Project

Students will conduct research on the disorder they select from options given below.

Part 1

You must select ONE disorder from the list below. Selected disorders must be approved by instructor if they are not noted on this list:

• Agoraphobia
• Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Conversion Disorder
• Dissociative Fugue
• Dissociative Identity Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Hypochondria
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Narcissist Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Phobia
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia – Paranoid, Catatonic OR Disorganized

Part 2

Research the following points concerning this psychological disorder:

• Disorder’s history/background
• Causes
• Treatments
• Diagnostic criteria
• A person’s ability to live with the disorder
• Additionally, be sure to discuss the origin of the disorder, the first documented cases or famous cases, the types of treatment, how they work, and which are most effective.
• A personal insight or connection to the disorder is also required.

Part 3

Choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1: Written Paper

Written papers should cover all the points listed above and other interesting information found during the research stage. Your paper should be doubled-spaced, 12 pt font.

The completed research paper in APA format will include:

• Cover page: Including name, instructor name, disorder, date
• Research Project: 3-5 pages, covering important and vital information about the disorder
• References Page: Cite a minimum of three credible sources in APA format.