| Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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| Identified two possible diagnoses, described each disorder, and supported those choices with specific symptoms observed in the case. |
60
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| Selected one diagnosis; provided reasons for choosing this diagnosis and for ruling out the other option. |
40
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| Described the symptoms required for the diagnosis of this disorder. |
32
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| Described at least two possible causes of this disorder, incorporating at least one developmental factor and at least one multicultural factor that may be involved. |
32
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| Described at least three of the most effective treatments for this disorder; discussed at least one controversy, cultural bias, and/or ethical issue related to treatments for the disorder. |
24
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| Discussed at least one ethical issue related to the use of psychiatric medication for treating emotional disorders in youth. |
24
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| Supported ideas with information from at least two academic sources and the |
