Psych Final Paper

Due Date: April 29, 2016 6:00PM PST Max Points: 140

Details:

Write a research paper of 1,000-1,200 words on a topic selected in the field of psychology (approval from instructor required). Topic Selection and Approval – Topic 1 DQ PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Annotated Reference List – Topic 2 (Attached Below) Final Research Paper – Topic 7

You may consider including the following in your research paper as applicable to the topic selected: One psychological perspective or theory and how it relates to the topic selected Research methods used to investigate this topic Positive and negative components associated with this topic Controversies related to the topic and ways to overcome the identified controversies.

Review the GCU Library tutorials for how to use the e-Library, and how to conduct academic research.

Access the GCU Library databases and select three to five scholarly scientific resources (minimum) in support of your content (journal articles from the GCU library). Include your textbook as an additional source. Do not use encyclopedia sources (such as Credo) as resources in a research paper. Please remember “I”, “We”, “You”, and “Your” are not appropriate language for an academic research paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Annotated Reference List

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4 Title

Author(s)

Personality disorder models and their coverage of interpersonal problems by Trevor F. Williams

The Role of Metaperception in Personality Disorders: Do People with Personality Problems Know How Others Experience Their Personality? By Erika N. Carlson and Thomas F. Oltmanns

Is emotional impulsiveness (Urgency) a core feature of severe personality disorder? By Richard Howard and Najat Khalifa

Clinical problems in community mental health care for patients with severe borderline personality disorder by B. Koekkoek, B. van Meijel, A. Schene and G. Hutschemaekers

Persistent GCU Library Link

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https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S0191886915300982&site=eds-live&scope=site

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=105263673&site=eds-live&scope=site

50 Word Paraphrased Abstract

Personal issues and dysfunction are the features of personality disorders (PD’s). This is a study of 628 psychiatric patients who have completed specific personality testing, clinical interviews, questionnaires, and computerized adaptive testing. Students were studied for having specific concerning habits like looking outside of one’s self for gratification and acknowledgement.

This article dives into the perception of people with PD symptoms specifically how they are perceived by their closest friends or family members as well as how those people perceive them to be. About 641 people were studied and examined to see if the PD subjects were being perceived as accurately as they thought by the close family or friend.

This article covers the study findings of the severity of PD and how it relates to violence. The urgency factor is being exposed and discovered in urgency factors (emotional impulsiveness) as well as personality and individual differences. This study tests 100 men, all forensic psychiatric patients. All of them were confirmed to have PD and an actual documented history of violence.

This article is about research that was to allow the health professionals to assess severe borderline personality disorders in the mental health care community. There were problems in five categories like patient-related, professional-related, interaction-related, social system-related, and mental health care related. Patient problems consisted of things like social issues, dependency and attachment.

Why do you consider this article to be scholarly? Be sure to identify the source of their authority within your explanation.The source is from the author, peer reviewed and scholarly cited credible source, by Grand Canyon University library.

The source is from a reputable author and peer reviewed, scholarly cited credible source, by Grand Canyon University library.

The source is from the author, peer reviewed and scholarly cited credible source, by Grand Canyon University library.

The source is from a reputable author and peer reviewed, scholarly cited credible source, by Grand Canyon University library.

How did you find the sources? For example, what key words did you use? How did you narrow your results, etc.?)

By clicking on the link then login at GCU on the library homepage, checked off peer reviewed box and selected find journal articles. I then typed “personality disorders” under find data base by topic and selected “personality disorder models and their coverage of interpersonal problems”. This was enough to find relevant information from this search.

By clicking on the link then login at GCU on the library homepage, checked off peer reviewed box and selected find journal articles. I then typed “personality disorders” under find data base by topic and selected “The Role of Metaperception in Personality Disorders: Do People with Personality Problems Know How Others Experience Their Personality?” This was enough to find relevant information from this search.

By clicking on the link then login at GCU on the library homepage, checked off peer reviewed box and selected find journal articles. I then typed “severe personality disorders” under find data base by topic and selected “Is emotional impulsiveness (Urgency) a core feature of severe personality disorder?” This was enough to find relevant information from this search.

By clicking on the link then login at GCU on the library homepage, checked off peer reviewed box and selected find journal articles. I then typed “severe personality disorders” under find data base by topic and selected “Clinical problems in community mental health care for patients with severe borderline personality disorder”. This was enough to find relevant information from this search.

How is this source relevant to your research paper?

The source is relevant information on personality disorders from a psychological point of view.

The source is relevant information on personality disorders from a psychological point of view

GCU Style Reference and Citation

Williams, T. F., & Simms, L. J. (2016). Personality disorder models and their coverage of interpersonal problems. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, And Treatment, 7(1), 15-27. doi:10.1037/per0000140

Carlson, E. N., & Oltmanns, T. F. (2015). The Role of Metaperception in Personality Disorders: Do People with Personality Problems Know How Others Experience Their Personality?. Journal Of Personality Disorders, 29(4), 449-467 19p. doi:10.1521/pedi.2015.29.4.449

Howard, R., & Khalifa, N. (2016). Is emotional impulsiveness (Urgency) a core feature of severe personality disorder?Personality And Individual Differences, 9229-32. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2015.12.017

Koekkoek, B., van Meijel, B., Schene, A., & Hutschemaekers, G. (2009). Clinical problems in community mental health care for patients with severe borderline personality disorder. Community Mental Health Journal, 45(6), 508-516 9p. doi:10.1007/s10597-009-9259-7

RUBRIC

Research Paper 1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%3
Satisfactory
75.00%4
Good
85.00%5
Excellent
100.00%80.0 %Content 60.0 %Essay content protocols Content is incomplete and omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Major points are irrelevant to the assignment. No outside sources were used to support major points.Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Major points are not clear or persuasive. No outside sources were used to support major points.Content is not comprehensive or persuasive; Major points are addressed, but are not well-supported by outside sources. Research is inadequate in either relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness.Content is comprehensive and accurate; addresses the following: psychological perspective in relation to topic, positive and negative components of topic, and controversies related to the topic. At least two relevant academic sources were cited.Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; addresses the following: psychological perspective in relation to topic, positive and negative components of topic, and controversies related to the topic. Two or more relevant academic sources were cited.20.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is in part or wholly incoherent. Student did not meet the word count (1,000-1,200 words).Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity in relation to psychology. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Student may or may not have met the word count.Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Student may or may not have met the required word count.Argument is strong, showing logical progressions. Firm control of the technique of argumentation is evident. Student outlines major points of the topic and ensures the focus remains on the topic of psychology. Student’s paper meets the required word count (1,000-1,200 words).Clear and convincing argument that presents the major points of the topic making a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner. Student’s paper was 1,000-1,200 words.17.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 6.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.6.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.3.0 %Format 1.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) GCU template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.GCU template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.GCU template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.GCU template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.All format elements are correct.2.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment) No reference page is included. No citations are used.Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usually correct.In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.100 %Total Weightage