IAmaTherapist.docx

    You are a therapist who works for a counseling center. You have been assigned a new client whom you suspect is suffering from a psychological disorder. Identify the steps that you would take to assess this new client. Be sure to integrate the DSM-V into your assessment plan.

     

    Module Learning Outcome(s) Addressed

    · MLO 6 – Identify the symptoms of mental disorders (aligns with CLOs 4 & 5)

    · MLO 7 – Define the parts of the brain and the correlation to psychological disorders (aligns with CLOs 4 & 5) 

    Rubric

    BA Psychology Written Assignment Rubric

    BA Psychology Written Assignment Rubric

    Criteria

    Ratings

    Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Question/Approach to Research Question – The extent to which the focus of the essay is expressed and specified. This need not be in the form of a question. An example of an alternative form is a hypothesis. The extent to which the essay appropriately addresses and develops the specific research question, including the collection of any relevant information.

    20 pts

    Superior (20 – 16 points) The research question is clearly and precisely stated in the early part of the essay and is sharply focused, making it susceptible to effective treatment within the word limit. The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question.

    15 pts

    Good (15 – 11 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but one of the following is missing or not completely developed: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question.

    10 pts

    Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but BOTH of the following are missing: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question.

    5 pts

    Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The research question is not stated in the early part of the essay or does not lend itself to systematic investigation in the context of an extended essay. The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication – The extent to which relevant materials, sources, data and evidence are considered appropriately in the essay.

    20 pts

    Superior (20 – 16 points) The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question.

    15 pts

    Good (15 – 11 points) The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question.

    10 pts

    Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question.

    5 pts

    Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument/Evaluation – The extent to which the essay develops an argument relevant to the research question from the materials/information considered. Where the research question does not lend itself to systematic investigation in the context of an extended essay, the maximum level that can be awarded is 2.

    20 pts

    Superior (20 – 16 points) A convincing argument, which addresses the research question, is well developed, well organized and clearly expressed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is fully substantiated.

    15 pts

    Good (15 – 11 points) An argument which addresses the research question is competently developed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, some attempt has been made to substantiate it.

    10 pts

    Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) An argument is developed which addresses the research question but which is incomplete. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is likely to be subjective, with little attempt at substantiation.

    5 pts

    Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) There is a limited or superficial attempt to formulate an argument relevant to the research question, or there is no argument relevant to the research question.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion – The extent to which the essay incorporates a conclusion consistent with its argument, not necessarily in the form of a separate section.

    20 pts

    Superior (20 – 16 points) A strong conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay. Where appropriate, the conclusion clearly indicates unresolved questions and new questions that have emerged from the research.

    15 pts

    Good (15 – 11 points) A conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay.

    10 pts

    Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) Some conclusion is attempted which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay.

    5 pts

    Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points)Little or no attempt has been made to provide a conclusion which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay.

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style

    5 pts

    No revision needed (5 points) APA style is used properly throughout the document

    4 pts

    Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Typical APA errors are present

    2 pts

    Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) APA style is used but inconsistently

    0 pts

    Substantial revision needed (0 points) No evidence of APA style awareness

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar

    5 pts

    No revision needed (5 points) No grammatical errors are present and document is in good shape grammatically

    4 pts

    Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Only a few grammatical errors appear

    2 pts

    Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Several grammatical errors appear throughout the document

    0 pts

    Substantial revision needed (0 points) Major grammatical errors are present throughout the entire document

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity

    5 pts

    No revision needed (5 points) Text is organized well and easy to follow. There is a logical order of information and transitions are present

    4 pts

    Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) The narrative overall is clear but there is at least one element or section in need of revision

    2 pts

    Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Logical order of ideas is present but text is lacking overall coherence

    0 pts

    Substantial revision needed (0 points) Text is difficult to follow

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Elements

    5 pts

    No revision needed (5 points) Paper included all required elements seamlessly

    4 pts

    Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Required elements included but paper could be developed more fully

    2 pts

    Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Paper is missing a required element

    0 pts

    Substantial revision needed (0 points)Paper is incomplete and is missing most of the required elements

    5 pts

    Total Points: 100

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