1. Use the following disorder from chapter 4 of the textbook by Hansell and Damour (2008).
• obsessive-compulsive disorder
2. Provide the full DSM-5 (APA, 2013) criteria for the chosen disorder. Do not paraphrase the criteria. Do correctly

cite the criteria. (1 point)
3. Analyze the criteria for the disorder by debating both sides of the argument regarding whether or not the

behaviors described by the diagnostic criteria of the chosen disorder should or should not be classified as a

disorder. (4 pts) Note: To analyze means to examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or

causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations.
4. Present evidence for your assertions (citations & references) using the course materials or peer-reviewed

resources at a minimum. (2 pts.)
5. Based on your analysis, clearly state your opinion and your rationale regarding whether or not the chosen disorder

should be a disorder. (1 point)
Must reference and cite the text Hansell, J. & Damour, L. (2008). Abnormal psychology (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Your work should consist of a few paragraphs. This is not a formal paper; it does not require a title page,

introduction, or conclusion. It does require the above five elements and a reference list that is correctly formatted

and contains the correct reference for each citation given in the work.