Topic: Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression

Order Description

Final Paper
The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of concepts addressed across the course as applied to a selected case study.(see attached case study) This type of project will be important as you continue with and complete your program because the skill sets of applying your knowledge will be of great use to you when you are ready to go out into the job market and/or apply them to your daily life.

Final Paper

The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of concepts addressed across the course as applied to a selected case study.(see attached case study)  This type of project will be important as you continue with and complete your program because the skill sets of applying your knowledge will be of great use to you when you are ready to go out into the job market and/or apply them to your daily life.

To begin, review the case study you selected in Week One of the course. See below
ABS200 Case Study List
Case Study #1 Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression
Joe is suffering from severe depression. His father, grandmother, and two uncles suffered with the same abnormal condition. One of Joe’s uncles committed suicide as a result. Joe’s depression started after he was laid off from work, and became disabling when his wife divorced him taking their kids and their home

Remember, you must use this case study. Pay special attention to the topic you selected and the area from which you will draw your research on the topic as noted in the title of the case study. For example, if you selected Case Study #3, you would explore the topic of severe depression from the clinical psychology perspective.

Next, research the chosen topic using scholarly resources and craft a thesis statement regarding your selected topicYour paper must contain at least six references from scholarly sources that are cited according to APA.  Examples of scholarly sources include peer reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites.  Popular Internet sites (Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) are not considered scholarly sources

In a well-developed eight-page paper address the following criteria for the case study you selected in Week One and outlined in Week Three. See the attached ABS200 Case Study List to review the case studies.
•    Define applied behavioral science and the area of psychology from which the case study is explored.
•    Identify and describe the potential source(s) and/or cause(s) of the issue that is/are relevant to the selected case study (e.g., genetic, environmental, social, cultural, organizational).
•    Examine the case study by applying one psychological theory of your choice.
•    Describe scientific research that is relevant to your selected case study. Include past and current findings and note any key changes.
•    Identify and describe any relevant trends in working with your intended population.
•    Detail a suggested plan of action for moving forward including advantages and disadvantages.
•    Specify what you would do to build rapport with the clients in the selected case study.
•    State ethical considerations that are relevant to this case.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:
1.    Must be eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style
2.    Must include a title page with the following:
a.    Title of paper
b.    Student’s name
c.    Course name and number
d.    Instructor’s name
e.    Date submitted
3.    Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4.    Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought
5.    Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and summarizes supporting evidence.
6.    Must use at least six scholarly sources,
7.    Must document all sources in APA style,.
8.    Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

ABS200 Case Study List

Case Study #1 Clinical Psychology: Severe Depression
Joe is suffering from severe depression. His father, grandmother, and two uncles suffered with the same abnormal condition. One of Joe’s uncles committed suicide as a result. Joe’s depression started after he was laid off from work, and became disabling when his wife divorced him taking their kids and their home

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