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Psychology Assignment

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Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 88
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2

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ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF
ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN MENTAL HEALTH

In this week’s Assignment, you will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using tools such
as the DSM-5 to classify psychological disorders. You will consider how psychological tests and tools
help to fill in gaps in practitioner’s knowledge after a clinical interview is conducted.

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RESOURCES

Konrad, M., Cummings, J. A., Pelz, B., & Herkimer Community
College. (2020). Introduction to psychological disorders. College of
Southern Idaho.

Chapter 1.3, “Clinical Assessment”
(chapter/3-1-
clinical-assessment-2/)

Resources 

Submit a 500- to 900-word paper in which you:

Select a disorder from the DSM-5 that is different from the disorder you selected for the
Week 1 Discussion. Explain why you are interested in this disorder.
Evaluate two advantages of using tools such as the DSM-5 in the classification of your
selected mental health disorder. Be specific and provide at least one example.
Evaluate two disadvantages of using tools such as the DSM-5 in the classification of your
selected mental health disorder. Be specific and provide at least one example.

Time Estimate: 11 min
Chapter 1.4, “Diagnosing and Classifying Abnormal
Behavior”
(chapter/3-2-
diagnosing-and-classifying-abnormal-behavior-2/)

Time Estimate: 10 min
Walden University, LLC. (2022). Using the DSM diagnostic criteria
[Video]. Walden University Canvas.

Time Estimate: 7 minutes

BY DAY 7

PSYC_3004_Week2_Assignment_Rubric

Identify two methods of assessment. For each method, describe one way that method fills
gaps or addresses limitations of the other method.

To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work by referring to
specific information from the learning resources. Cite and reference the sources you use.

Be sure to review the Week 2 Assignment Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria
your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for originality. To check your
draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment.

1. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
2. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Criteria Ratings Pts

Identified a
disorder
different from
their chosen
Week 1
discussion
disorder and
explained why
they are
interested in
this disorder.

10 pts

Evaluated two
advantages of
using
diagnostic
tools in the
classification
of their chosen
disorder and
provided at
least one
example.

20 pts

Evaluated two
disadvantages
of using
diagnostic
tools in the
classification
of their chosen
disorder and
provided at
least one
example.

20 pts

Identified two
methods of

20 pts

10 to >9.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.

9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
Expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.

7 to >0 pts
Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.

20 to >18.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.

18 to >14.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
Expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.

14 to >0 pts
Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.

20 to >18.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.

18 to >14.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
Expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.

14 to >0 pts
Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.

20 to >17.0 pts 17 to >14.0 pts 14 to >0 pts

Criteria Ratings Pts

assessment
and described
one way that
each method
fills gaps or
addresses
limitations of
the other
method.

Format and
Writing

10 pts

Timeliness 8 pts

Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)
This component is fully
addressed and logically
presented.

Proficient (Meets
Expectations)
This component is
addressed. Further
development would
strengthen this
component.

Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet Expectations)
This component is not
present or not clearly
addressed.

10 to >9.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)

Any spelling, grammar, and/or
punctuation deviations from
Standard Academic English are
minor and do not affect clear
communication. Communication
demonstrates discipline-specific
conventions, such as stylistic
choices appropriate to an
academic audience. Work
includes multiple explicit
mentions of concepts or ideas
from the required sources, if
specified by the assignment.
These concepts or ideas are
correctly cited and formatted in
accordance with APA
guidelines. A reference page
and/or a title page are included,
if specified by the assignment,
and properly formatted in APA
style.

9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
Expectations)

Submission contains
few spelling, grammar,
and/or punctuation
deviations from
Standard Academic
English OR these
deviations do not affect
clear communication.  
Work includes one or
more explicit mentions
of a concept or idea
from the required
sources, if specified by
the
assignment/discussion’s
directions and an
attempt at using APA to
cite the source has
been made. A reference
page and/or a title page
are included, if specified
by the assignment.

7 to >0 pts
Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet
Expectations)
Multiple spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation deviations
from Standard
Academic English
affect clear
communication. Work
does not include any
explicit mention of
concepts or ideas from
the required resources,
OR it contains one or
more explicit mention of
a concept or idea from
the required sources,
but without attempting
to cite the source.

8 to >7.0 pts
Exemplary (Exceeds
Expectations)
The assignment was
submitted on time unless
there was a prior

7 to >5.0 pts
Proficient (Meets
Expectations)
The assignment was
submitted within 7 days of
the due date.

5 to >0 pts
Developing (Does Not
Fully Meet Expectations)
The assignment was not
submitted within 7 days of
the due date.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Total Points: 88

agreement with the
instructor.

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