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Discuss the diagnosis, assessment, etiology, and treatment of a Dependent Personality Disorder.
0– 39%
Fail
40 – 49%
Third
50 – 59%
2:2
60 – 69%
2:1
70 – 79%
First
80 – 100%
First
Criterion 1
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Demonstrate an understanding of the DSM-5 diagnosis process in the assessment of psychological disorders.
Little or no understanding of the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. DSM-5 has not been considered. Many aspects omitted or poorly expressed. Ideas and concepts of the above are very poorly expressed. Organisation and presentation of answer is very poor.
Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts, some aspects are superficially covered or neglected. Little evidence of reading and knowledge displayed when discussing the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. DSM-5 has been references but with inaccuracies.
Adequate understanding of the main concepts and supported with some relevant reading when discussing the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. Some evidence that DSM-5 has been used. Some ability to use some of the analytical skills when discussing the above.
Good understanding supported with relevant reading when discussing the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. DSM-5 has been referenced accurately. Logic, and well-constructed argument, individual approach taken with use of analytical skills.
Excellent understanding supported with wider reading when discussing the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. Shows a clear understanding of DSM-5. Logic, and well-constructed argument, individual approach taken with good use of analytical skills.
Exceptional insight and wider reading shown when discussing the diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders. There is a clear and accurate understanding of the DSM-5. More information has been provided than expected. Analysis and individual approach is above the standard required for this level.
Criterion 2
Mark:
Demonstrate an understanding of the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process.
Little or no understanding of the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. Many aspects omitted or poorly expressed. Ideas and concepts of the above are very poorly expressed. Organisation and presentation of answer is very poor.
Demonstrate some understanding of the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. Some aspects are superficially covered or omitted (i.e., thinking, or functioning or behaviour was not considered). References omitted in large parts).
Adequate understanding of the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. Evidence of some well-constructed arguments in places. Some use of analytical skills within the answer
Good understanding supported with relevant reading when discussing the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. Well-constructed and logical answer.
Excellent understanding supported with wider reading when discussing the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. Well-constructed and logical answer, where an individual approach has been taken.
Exceptional insight and wider reading shown when discussing the various assessment tools used by clinicians to support the diagnosis process. More information provided that is expected this level. Analysis and individual approach throughout which is again above the standard expected at this level.
Criterion 3
Mark:
Compare and contrast the biological perspective with one or more psychological perspectives when discussing the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders.
Little or no understanding of how the biological perspective compares with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders. Many aspects omitted or poorly expressed. Ideas and concepts of the above are very poorly expressed. Organisation and presentation of answer is very poor.
Demonstrate some understanding of the main concepts that are relevant when comparing the biological perspective with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders. Within the answer, there are some aspects which are superficially covered or omitted (i.e., main areas or one of the approaches i.e., biological, cognitive or social perspective superficially covered). Limited support with references throughout.
Adequate understanding of the main concepts that are relevant when comparing the biological perspective with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology of and treatment psychological disorders. There is evidence of some relevant reading with some use of analytical skills when appraising.
Good understanding supported with relevant reading when comparing the biological perspective with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders. Logic, and well-constructed arguments, with use of analytical skills.
Excellent understanding, supported with wider reading when comparing the biological perspective with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders. Well-constructed and logical discussion of the relevance of the approaches. Discussion carried out with a good use of analytical skills. Individual approach taken through the essay.
Exceptional insight and wider reading shown when comparing the biological perspective with other psychological perspectives in discussing the aetiology and treatment of a psychological disorders. More information has been provided than expected. Discussion of two or more approaches is based on an individual approach when presenting the discussion.
Criterion 4
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Identify relevant research to support both the explanation, and treatments for psychological disorders.
Little or no understanding of how research is used to support both the explanation and treatments for psychological disorders. Many aspects omitted or poorly expressed. Ideas and concepts of the above are very poorly expressed. Organisation and presentation of answer is very poor.
Demonstrate some understanding of how research is used to support both the explanation and treatments for psychological disorders. Within the answer, there are some aspects which are superficially covered or omitted.
Adequate understanding of how research is used to support both the explanation and treatments for psychological disorders. Well-constructed argument with some use of analytical skills when appraising. There is evidence of some relevant reading.
Good understanding demonstrated with relevant research to support both the explanation, and treatments for psychological disorders. Logic, and well-constructed argument, individual approach taken with use of analytical skills.
Excellent understanding, demonstrated with wider reading to support both the explanation, and treatments for psychological disorders. Well-constructed and logical discussion of relevance of the two approach. Appraisal carried out with a good use of analytical skills. Individual approach taken throughout the essay.
Exceptional insight and wider reading shown in supporting both the explanation, and treatments for psychological disorders. More information has been provided than expected. Appraisal of the two approaches is based on analysis and an individual approach when presenting the discussion.
Write a 2,000 word essay. In line with the four learning outcomes this assessment is designed to develop your understanding of psychological disorders. Through explaining the diagnosis process, discussing the psychological perspectives and outlining the appropriate treatments, this will also implicitly allow you to cover how psychological disorders can impact on the individuals thinking, functioning and behaviour. This assesses LO1, 2, 3, 4.
Discuss the diagnosis, assessment, aetiology and treatment of any psychological disorder in the DSM-5. Your answer must include the biological perspective and either the cognitive or social perspective.