Psychological Disorders Presentation
Presenters:
Date:
Instructor:
Topic/Disorder:
Evaluation Objective Points
Earned
Total Points
Presentation Content (15 points)
Introduction
Psychological Disorder Name & Code
• State the name of the full name of the disorder (0.5 pts) with the corresponding DSM diagnostic code (0.5 pts)
Example: Antisocial Personality Disorder – 301.7
1
Subtypes
• State a minimum of 2 subtypes of this disorder Example: Schizophrenia → Paranoid, Catatonic
1
Definition
Description of Diagnostic Criteria
• List and briefly describe at least 5 of the symptoms/characteristics of this disorder (refer to the DSM-V)
Signs & Symptoms
• How long must symptoms persist in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for this disorder?
1
1
Prevalence
• How many people are affected by this disorder?
• How many men vs. women? Incidence
• How many new cases of this disorder are diagnosed per year in the United States?
1
1
Age of Onset
• State the typical age that the signs and symptoms of this disorder usually emerge
OR
• Briefly describe (2-3 bullet points) how this disorder looks different in children vs. adults
1
Risk Factors
• State a minimum of 3 risks factors associated with this disorder (e.g. family history, trauma, premature birth)
1
Effects on the Brain
• State the neurotransmitters involved with this disorder
• How do these neurotransmitters act differently in an individual with this disorder (e.g. overproduction or underproduction of X
neurotransmitter)
• Describe at least 2 structures of the brain that function differently in a person with this disorder
(Bonus: provide an image of a brain scan of a “normal” brain vs. a brain of
an individual with this diagnosis)
1
1
1
Treatment
a) Describe at least 2 common Biomedical treatments for this disorder (e.g. medications)
b) Describe at least 2 Psychotherapy treatment approaches that have been effective in treating this disorder
Examples: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy
2
2
Presentation Rubric PSY 101
Presentation Format (3 Points)
Title Page
• Title of Presentation
• Name of Presenter
• Presentation Date Slides
• Title on each slide
• Limited text; use bullet points & short phrases
• Address each of the key content questions (see above) on a separate slide
References
• Slide at end of presentation with all references used
• References are written in APA format (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/)
Other Important Features:
• Correct spelling
• Use a font and color scheme that is easy for audience to read
• Use of pictures, diagrams and videos can make presentation more engaging
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Presentation Delivery (2 points)
• Presentation is 10-15 minutes long
• Presenter looks at audience a minimum of 10 times throughout the presentation (don’t read from slides, talk to your audience!)
• Presenter speaks at an appropriate volume and pace
• Presenter answers any questions that are asked by instructor or students (to the best of their current knowledge on the topic)
Total Score 20
