OCD Disorder
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RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
Research a specific mental disorder within the realm of Abnormal Psychology. The topic must be one which is discussed in the Comer text and described in the current
edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The length of the body of the paper must be at least 7 pages, and must not exceed 10 pages
of summarized research findings in current APA format. In addition to this, include a current APA-style title page, abstract, and references; these do not count toward
the minimum number of pages required. The paper must be organized with sub-headings reflecting the required sections (I–IX).
The research paper will address the following aspects, organized in this order:
* Title Page: APA-style
* Abstract: APA-style
I. Introduction: Introduce and describe the topic. Discuss the DSM classification for the disorder, including a discussion of the specific criteria as described
in the DSM (1/2 page).
II. Historical: The disorder in its historical context (1 page).
III. Cause of the Illness: Current research as to the cause of the illness (1 page).
IV. Treatment: Various treatment approaches for this disorder, including the benefits of the treatment (1 page).
V. Prevention: Research as to the prevention of the illness (1 page).
VI. Cross Cultural: Cross-cultural issues pertaining to the topic (1 page).
VII. Biblical Worldview: Discuss the topic from a Christian worldview perspective, including disorder’s cause, treatment, and prevention. Utilize the Bible and a
book or journal source written from a biblical/theological perspective on the topic (1 page).
VIII. Conclusion: Include a closing summary of the research, including ideas for future research on the topic (1/2 page).
IX. References: APA-style
* Organize paper according to directions. Include current APA-style Level 1 sub-titles.
* Use the references you found for your References Assignment.
* The use of 3RD person point of view is expected for this type of scholarly research assignment.
* Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation is expected in writing at this level.
* Include not more than ½ page of directly quoted material. Directly quoted material in excess of ½ page would not count towards length/content requirements of
the paper.
* Current APA formatting is required.
References
Adams, T. G., Reiman, B. C., Wetterneck, C. T., & Cisler, J. M. (2012). Obsessive Beliefs Predict Cognitive Behavior Therapy Outcome for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 41(3), 203-211. doi:10.1080/16506073.2011.621969
Fontenelle, L. F., Mendlowicz, M. V., & Versiani, M. (2005). Impulse control disorders in Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatry & Clinical
Neurosciences, 59(1), 30-37. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1819.2005.01328.x
Ota, T., Lida, J., Sawada, M., Suehiro, Y., Yamamuro, K., Matsuura, H., &…Kishimoto, T. (2013). Reduced Prefrontal Hemodynamic Response in Pediatric Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder as Measured by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 44(2), 265-277. doi:10. 1007/s10578-012-0323-0
Starcevic, V., Berle, D., Brakoulias, V., Sammut, P., Moses, K., Miliceric, D., & Hannan, A. (2011). Functions of compulsions in obseccive-cumpulsive disorder.
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45(6), 449-457. doi:10.3109/00048674.2011.567243
Subramaniam, M., Abdin, E., Vaingankar, J., & Chong, S. (2012). Obsessive-compulsive disorder: prevalence, correlates, help seeking and quality of life in a
multiracial Asian population. Social Psychiatric Epidemology, 47(12), 2035-2043.doi:10.1007/s00127-012-0508-8
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