Final Project Topic
Selection
Select a psychological disorder that you would
like to study utilizing a biopsychological approach. For the Final Project, you
will provide a detailed discussion of the psychological disorder that you select
this week. While you may refer to other areas of psychology, the Final Project
must focus on the biopsychological causes and treatment approaches for this
disorder. You must utilize current research in this area to evaluate the major
biopsychological theories about this disorder. Your research should also be used
to discuss possible effective biopsychological approaches to treatment that
incorporate the biopsychological causes of the disorder.
Select a
disorder from the list below. Write a one- to two- page paper (excluding title
and reference pages) on why you want to learn more about this disorder.
Additionally, include a discussion of the key aspects of the disorder that you
will elaborate on in your Final Project. Refer to the Final Project prompt for
more detailed section information. You may choose a disorder that is not listed
below but it must be approved by the instructor. Incorporate at least one
peer-reviewed source that was published within the last five years and that is
formatted according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Topics:
a. Schizophrenia
b. Depression
c. Anxiety
d. Substance
Abuse (should focus on drug of your choice)
e. Autism
f. Neurological
Disorders
g. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
