[Solved] Psychology

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

See attached.

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**## Assessment4Instruction.docx**

**Preparation**

Choose
**one** of the following myths:

· Bad parenting causes psychological disorders.
_Focus on anxiety disorders or schizophrenia._

· Depression is caused by personal weakness.
_Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders._

· Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is cruel or barbaric.
_Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders._

· Or choose another myth you know about one of the psychological disorders.

Find one flawed source of information on the internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors.

· Read what the textbook says about the myth.

· Use the myth you chose and use it as your search word/phrase.

· If you don't see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the 3rd page of results or further.

· Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbook.

· Tips for finding flawed sources:

· Scroll through your social media feeds.

· Scroll through your results and look for sources that
**are not**:

· .gov websites.

· News or press websites.

**Instruction**

Create a poster using one of the following templates:

·
[Poster Template: Portrait [PPTX]](https://courseroom.capella.edu/courses/56576/files/11044912/download).

·
[Portrait Template: Landscape [PPTX]](https://courseroom.capella.edu/courses/56576/files/11044911/download).

Include the following in your poster:

· Identify the chosen myth about mental health or a specific disorder. (Can be the title of the poster.)

· Identify the flawed source of information related to the myth. (Can be a web link or reference in the footer.)

· Describe the psychological disorder, including the key symptoms. (20–40 words, bullet points are recommended.)

· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health. (20–40 words.)

· Describe the mechanism and/or actions in the brain that lead to the symptoms of the disorder.

· Explain the research you found regarding the disorder. (20–40 words.)

· Brief mention of findings and the population the results can be generalized to.

· Explain the actions of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.

· Describe the biological details of how it works.

Use visual elements that support the main points.

**Note:** Your final poster
**_must_** be in a PDF format. Convert your poster into a PDF before submission.

Submission Requirement:

·
**Format:** Submit your poster as a PDF file.

·
**Written communication:** Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

·
**Resources:** Use a minimum of three sources: your flawed source, a textbook, and one peer-reviewed journal article

·
**APA formatting:** References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.

· Refer to
[Academic Writer](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4472) for guidance in using proper APA style. See the
[Evidence and APA](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=1540) section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.

·
**Length:** One page.

·
**Font and font size:** Times New Roman, 12 point.

Scoring Requirement

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

· Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.

· Describe a psychological disorder and the effects of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.

· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health.

· Competency 4: Expose flawed sources of information.

· Identify a flawed source of information related to a myth.

· Explain peer-reviewed evidence.

· Competency 5: Write for purpose in a well organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

· Incorporate visuals that support the overall message.

· Use citations and references.

· Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

**## Assessment4Instruction.docx**

**Preparation**

Choose
**one** of the following myths:

· Bad parenting causes psychological disorders.
_Focus on anxiety disorders or schizophrenia._

· Depression is caused by personal weakness.
_Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders._

· Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is cruel or barbaric.
_Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders._

· Or choose another myth you know about one of the psychological disorders.

Find one flawed source of information on the internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors.

· Read what the textbook says about the myth.

· Use the myth you chose and use it as your search word/phrase.

· If you don't see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the 3rd page of results or further.

· Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbook.

· Tips for finding flawed sources:

· Scroll through your social media feeds.

· Scroll through your results and look for sources that
**are not**:

· .gov websites.

· News or press websites.

**Instruction**

Create a poster using one of the following templates:

·
[Poster Template: Portrait [PPTX]](https://courseroom.capella.edu/courses/56576/files/11044912/download).

·
[Portrait Template: Landscape [PPTX]](https://courseroom.capella.edu/courses/56576/files/11044911/download).

Include the following in your poster:

· Identify the chosen myth about mental health or a specific disorder. (Can be the title of the poster.)

· Identify the flawed source of information related to the myth. (Can be a web link or reference in the footer.)

· Describe the psychological disorder, including the key symptoms. (20–40 words, bullet points are recommended.)

· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health. (20–40 words.)

· Describe the mechanism and/or actions in the brain that lead to the symptoms of the disorder.

· Explain the research you found regarding the disorder. (20–40 words.)

· Brief mention of findings and the population the results can be generalized to.

· Explain the actions of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.

· Describe the biological details of how it works.

Use visual elements that support the main points.

**Note:** Your final poster
**_must_** be in a PDF format. Convert your poster into a PDF before submission.

Submission Requirement:

·
**Format:** Submit your poster as a PDF file.

·
**Written communication:** Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

·
**Resources:** Use a minimum of three sources: your flawed source, a textbook, and one peer-reviewed journal article

·
**APA formatting:** References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.

· Refer to
[Academic Writer](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4472) for guidance in using proper APA style. See the
[Evidence and APA](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=1540) section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.

·
**Length:** One page.

·
**Font and font size:** Times New Roman, 12 point.

Scoring Requirement

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

· Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.

· Describe a psychological disorder and the effects of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.

· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health.

· Competency 4: Expose flawed sources of information.

· Identify a flawed source of information related to a myth.

· Explain peer-reviewed evidence.

· Competency 5: Write for purpose in a well organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

· Incorporate visuals that support the overall message.

· Use citations and references.

· Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.