To begin this assessment, select onetheory from the biological or psychological perspective.
Examples of biological viewpoints are:
Neurotransmitter or hormone imbalance.
Genetic vulnerabilities.
Examples of psychological viewpoints include:
Psychoanalytic theory.
Ego psychology.
Object-relations theory.
Classical conditioning.
Instrumental conditioning.
Humanistic perspective.
Existential perspective.
Cognitive-behavioral perspective.
Then select one abnormal behavior.
Examples of abnormal behavior:
Excessive handwashing.
Intentionally cutting oneself.
Self-induced vomiting after eating.
Eating non-edible material (pica).
Locate one peer-reviewed journal article on the behavior.
Use PsycTESTS database in the Capella University Library to choose a measure/test for your abnormal behavior.
Use the Database Guide: PsycTESTSto help you get started.
Instructions
In your paper, complete the following:
Introduction: Abnormal behavior.
Describe the abnormal behavior.
Use evidence from a peer-reviewed research article to support your description or add additional details or examples.
Theory.
Describe your theory, including details required to understand the abnormal behavior you’ve chosen.
Use your theory to describe the cause of your selected abnormal behavior.
Note at least one weakness about your theory or how it explains this behavior.
Measures.
Describe the measure you chose.
Describe the ethical considerations of choosing a psychological measure/test.
Use the information on validity and reliability to support your choice of this measure.
Conclusion.
Summarize your main point and include concluding thoughts.
Be sure to write your paper in APA format, cite all references in APA style, and include a reference list. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX] Download APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]to format your paper in APA style.
Review the assessment scoring guide before submission to ensure you meet all criteria.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Title page: Include your name, course,
To begin this assessment, select onetheory from the biological or psychological
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