9-26-19 (due date) Final Project Outline This assignment is an analysis of the neuropsychological disorder that supports your Final Project. You will create an outline of the main points of your Final Project, using your selected neuropsychological disorder as approved by the instructor in Week One. The Final Project Outline should be organized into three sections, each main section having required components.  This outline is both an analysis of your topic as well as a tool to ensure that you are on the right track with your Final Project. The more information you provide, the more feedback you will receive from your instructor, which will be helpful as you write your Final Project.  Please note:  This assignment may incorporate information from your Week One assignment, but it must expand on that information.  Additionally, this assignment must be submitted in formal APA outline style (not in paragraph form).   Final Project- Outline Components Introduction Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your topic and the scope of your paper) Define the type of disorder Neurological Psychological Neuropsychological Diagnostic criteria What components must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed? Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.   Reason(s) why you chose this topic Personal experience Professional experience Other reason Epidemiology Who is affected? Are they young/old? Male/female Rural/urban Ethnicities Discussion Detailed description of the disorder Signs and symptoms Epidemiology Any subtypes of the disorder Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder How the disorder develops over time with treatment How the disorder develops over time without treatment Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)   Ongoing management  (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing) Risk factors Genetics Lifestyle Environmental factors Other causative factors Known Theorized Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying pathology as it applies to these structures and functional pathways) Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder Current treatment options Drug (pharmacologic) therapies Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other therapeutic services) Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists) Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient, nursing facility) Future areas of research Treatment options Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic processes Conclusion The conclusion reaffirm.

1. 9-26-19 (due date)
Final Project Outline
This assignment is an analysis of the neuropsychological
disorder that supports your Final Project. You will create an
outline of the main points of your Final Project, using your
selected neuropsychological disorder as approved by the
instructor in Week One. The Final Project Outline should be
organized into three sections, each main section having required
components. This outline is both an analysis of your topic as
well as a tool to ensure that you are on the right track with your
Final Project. The more information you provide, the more
feedback you will receive from your instructor, which will be
helpful as you write your Final Project.
Please note: This assignment may incorporate information from
your Week One assignment, but it must expand on that
information. Additionally, this assignment must be submitted
in formal APA outline style (not in paragraph form).
Final Project- Outline Components
Introduction
Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the
focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your
topic and the scope of your paper)
Define the type of disorder
Neurological
Psychological
Neuropsychological
Diagnostic criteria
What components must be present for the disorder to be
diagnosed?
Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.
Reason(s) why you chose this topic
Personal experience
Professional experience

2. Other reason
Epidemiology
Who is affected?
Are they young/old?
Male/female
Rural/urban
Ethnicities
Discussion
Detailed description of the disorder
Signs and symptoms
Epidemiology
Any subtypes of the disorder
Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder
How the disorder develops over time with treatment
How the disorder develops over time without treatment
Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder
Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory
testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric
testing)
Ongoing management (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or
laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation,
psychometric testing)
Risk factors
Genetics
Lifestyle
Environmental factors
Other causative factors
Known
Theorized
Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the
disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying
pathology as it applies to these structures and functional
pathways)
Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the
pathology of the disorder

3. Current treatment options
Drug (pharmacologic) therapies
Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other
therapeutic services)
Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists)
Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient,
nursing facility)
Future areas of research
Treatment options
Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis
Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic
processes
Conclusion
The conclusion reaffirms your initial thesis statement
The conclusion may be one or more paragraphs that use the
material you have discussed in the paper to support the validity
of your synthesis and elaborate on the theme of your paper
Writing the Final Project Outline
The Final Project Outline:
Must be a minimum of three to four double-spaced pages in
length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct
thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must include section headings in approved APA style, in order
to organize your paper.
Main section headings include: Introduction, Discussion, and
Conclusion.

4. Plan to utilize these sections as first-level headings in your
Final Project, formatted according to APA style, to organize
your paper.
Each main heading and all subheadings should include at least a
two- to three- sentence description (use complete sentences). Do
not simply write the heading and a few words of description.
Must include in-text citations for all statements of facts
obtained through your research.
Remember that direct quotes (identical phrases or sentences
taken from a source) require in-text citations with appropriate
formatting.
Statements of opinion should be clearly stated as such, and
include a rationale to support why you hold this opinion (e.g.,
personal or professional experience, your research findings).
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least six to eight scholarly sources that were
published with the last five years, including a minimum of four
peer-reviewed original research studies.
In general, dictionaries and encyclopedias are not considered
appropriate as resources for academic writing.
It is assumed that these references will be included in your
Final Project.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
10-3-16 (due date)
Neuropsychological Disorder
This week, you will analyze a neuropsychological disorder that
is different from the topic you chose for your Final Project.
Select a neuropsychological disorder from the following list,
which is based on the
DSM-5
:
Schizophrenia

5. Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety
Choose and focus on one of the anxiety disorders, e.g.,
generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction)
Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single
drug of your choice.
Neurodevelopmental disorder (autism spectrum disorder or
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Neurocognitive disorder
Choose and focus on one of the neurocognitive disorders, e.g.,
one of the dementias.
Neurological disorder
Choose and focus on one neurological disorder, e.g., multiple
sclerosis, spina bifida.
Sleep-wake disorder
Choose and focus on one of the sleep-wake disorders.
Feeding and eating disorder
Choose and focus on one of the feeding and eating disorders.
Sexual dysfunction or gender dysphoria
Choose and focus on one of the conditions in these categories.
Other neuropsychosocial disorder
This option must be approved in advance by the instructor
before your assignment is submitted.
After choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an
examination of the following factors as they relate to your
selected disorder:
A description of the pathological features and clinical criteria
for diagnosis
The biopsychological theories of the pathology
Nervous system structure(s), neurotransmitter(s), receptor(s),
and pathways implicated in the disorder
Possible causes (etiology), including genetic, environmental,

6. familial, lifestyle, and other identifiable risk factors
Epidemiology of the disorder (demographics of those affected)
Clinical presentation and natural history of the condition
Potential complications (neurologic, psychiatric, and other
medical or nonmedical)
Current treatment options (pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic)
Future directions for research and clinical management
In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your
paper will be on the following neuroscience aspects of the
disorder:
Theories of etiology (causes)
Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic,
environmental, familial, lifestyle)
Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function,
including genetic and biochemical aspects)
Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with
rationales for use based on current understanding of the
disorder)
Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical
diagnosis, care, and basic science research
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Your assignment must include an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement as well as a conclusion
summarizing your synthesis of the above issues relating to the
disorder. Your paper must be three to four double-spaced pages
(excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a
minimum of three to four scholarly sources that are documented
in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your
research will be used to provide references that contribute
evidence-based information regarding the biologic and
psychological features of the disorder. You may cite and
reference your textbook and other course materials; however,
these will not fulfill the resource requirement.
Carefully review the

7. Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
10-17-18 (due date)
Final Project
:
Biopsychological Analysis of a Neuropsychological Disorder
In your Final Project, you will synthesize an overview of the
major theories relating to the pathology of a disorder as well as
provide a detailed discussion of the etiology (causes) and
clinical interventions, using research to support your analysis.
Your topic will be the neuropsychological disorder that was
selected and approved by the instructor in your Week One
assignment, and for which you provided an outline in the Week
Two assignment.
In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your
paper will be on the neuroscience aspects of the disorder, to
include:
Theories of etiology (causes)
Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic,
environmental, familial, lifestyle)
Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function,
including genetic and biochemical aspects)
Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with
rationales for use based on current understanding of the
disorder)
Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical
diagnosis, care, and basic science research
Your research will include a minimum of six to eight peer-
reviewed sources, which provide evidence-based information
regarding the biological and psychological features of the
disorder and were published within the last five years. At least
four of your references should be peer-reviewed publications of
original research studies. To justify your assertions, provide in-
text citations for all factual statements taken from your

8. research, with corresponding references drawn from scholarly
sources. All citations and sources are to be documented
according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center, and should support and enhance your analysis of the
selected disorder. Sources may include review articles, original
research articles, information from government agencies (e.g.,
National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, Food
and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration) or
professional societies (e.g., professional society position papers
or clinical practice guidelines).
Final Project- Components
Section I: Introduction
This section should provide a general introduction to the topic
as well as an overview of the background and history of the
disorder. Further, it should provide a succinct thesis statement
of the purpose and overall direction of the paper. For instance,
if your paper will have a large focus on the role of particular
neurotransmitters in the etiology of the disorder as a rationale
for treatment options, you should indicate this in the
introduction. Finally, this section should provide demographic
data that indicates the prevalence of the disorder in both general
and specific populations.
Specific required components of the Introduction:
Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the
focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your
topic and the scope of your paper)
Define the type of disorder
Neurological
Psychological
Neuropsychological
Diagnostic criteria
What components must be present for the disorder to be
diagnosed?
Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.
Reason(s) why you chose this topic
Personal experience

9. Professional experience
Other reason
Epidemiology
Who is affected?
Are they young/old?
Male/female
Rural/urban
Ethnicities
Section II: Discussion
This section should make up the majority of the Final Project in
terms of size. Here, you will expand upon the main aspects of
the disorder and provide details relating to the disorder and its
management. This section should provide specific and detailed
information (Reminder: All statements of fact require an in-text
citation). Cited/referenced sources should be used to support
your analysis of the components of the discussion.
Specific required components of the Discussion section:
Detailed description of the disorder
Signs and symptoms
Epidemiology
Any subtypes of the disorder
Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder
How the disorder develops over time with treatment
How the disorder develops over time without treatment
Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder
Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory
testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric
testing)
Ongoing management (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or
laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation,
psychometric testing)
Risk factors
Genetics
Lifestyle
Environmental factors
Other causative factors

10. Known
Theorized
Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the
disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying
pathology as it applies to these structures and functional
pathways)
Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the
pathology of the disorder
Current treatment options
Drug (pharmacologic) therapies
Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other
therapeutic services)
Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists)
Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient,
nursing facility)
Future areas of research
Treatment options
Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis
Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic
processes
Section III: Conclusion
Provide a concluding summary of your findings regarding your
selected disorder. The conclusion is a summarization of
information that has already been presented. Typically, if you
mention something in the conclusion section of an academic
paper, you should have already mentioned this aspect of the
topic earlier in the paper.
Specific required components of the Conclusion section:
The conclusion reaffirms your initial thesis statement.
The conclusion may be one or more paragraphs. Use the
material you have discussed in the paper to support the validity
of your synthesis and elaborate on the theme of your paper.