Title ABC/123 Version X 1 Research Analysis PSYCH/650 Version 2 1 University of Phoenix MaterialResearch Analysis Terms Definitions Peer-reviewed study Peer review refers to a study that has been accepted by a standard journal using blind review by peers in the field. This means that every study should have a fair access to publication based upon quality of the study. Type of study Types of studies can include experimental, case study, longitudinal, cross-sectional, survey, and so forth. Measurement or assessment tools A measurement tool is a means that the researchers used to measure or assess the variables under study. Did the study develop assessment tools? Did the study use objective measurement tools? Can the measurement tools be found and used by another researcher? Are the instruments valid and reliable? Number of participants This refers to how many participants were in the study. How they were selected Selection process can include the means of recruitment of participants; what was the sampling method or strategy? Describe the population. This could be clients or college students. Indicate sample size. Number of groups Was there a control group? The control group does not receive the treatment. Do these participants have the same characteristics and diagnosis as the experimental group participants? How they were assigned Were they matched or randomly assigned to one the conditions, or groups, in the study? What type of intervention was delivered Define the type of therapeutic treatment or intervention that occurred. How the intervention was delivered Were there therapists? Were the therapists trained to deliver the treatment? Was the study a drug study? Was it double-blind? Were there repeated measures In this area, we are looking at whether the study found the subjects 6 months or 1 year after the conclusion of the study. Was there a difference between the experimental and control participants at the follow up? We are looking at whether the treatment effect lasts over time. Copyright © XXXX by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Grading Guide: Research-Based Interventions on Mood Disorders PSYCH/650 Version 2 1 Grading Guide Research-Based Interventions on Mood Disorders This assignment is due in Week Two. Content 60 Percent Points Earned X/6 · Reviews and differentiates the characteristics of the selected disorder and discusses the research about intervention strategies · Evaluates three peer-reviewed research studies · Conceptualizes the disorder using one of the psychological perspectives listed in the text. · Discusses the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for the selected disorder Comments: Organization and Development 20 Percent Points Earned X/2 · The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length. · The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis. · ...

1. Title
ABC/123 Version X
1
Research Analysis
PSYCH/650 Version 2
1
University of Phoenix MaterialResearch Analysis
Terms
Definitions
Peer-reviewed study
Peer review refers to a study that has been accepted by a
standard journal using blind review by peers in the field. This
means that every study should have a fair access to publication
based upon quality of the study.
Type of study
Types of studies can include experimental, case study,
longitudinal, cross-sectional, survey, and so forth.
Measurement or assessment tools
A measurement tool is a means that the researchers used to
measure or assess the variables under study. Did the study
develop assessment tools? Did the study use objective
measurement tools? Can the measurement tools be found and
used by another researcher? Are the instruments valid and
reliable?
Number of participants

2. This refers to how many participants were in the study.
How they were selected
Selection process can include the means of recruitment of
participants; what was the sampling method or strategy?
Describe the population. This could be clients or college
students. Indicate sample size.
Number of groups
Was there a control group? The control group does not receive
the treatment. Do these participants have the same
characteristics and diagnosis as the experimental group
participants?
How they were assigned
Were they matched or randomly assigned to one the conditions,
or groups, in the study?
What type of intervention was delivered
Define the type of therapeutic treatment or intervention that
occurred.
How the intervention was delivered
Were there therapists? Were the therapists trained to deliver the
treatment? Was the study a drug study? Was it double-blind?
Were there repeated measures
In this area, we are looking at whether the study found the
subjects 6 months or 1 year after the conclusion of the study.
Was there a difference between the experimental and control
participants at the follow up? We are looking at whether the
treatment effect lasts over time.

3. Copyright © XXXX by University of Phoenix. All rights
reserved.
Copyright © 2015 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Grading Guide: Research-Based Interventions on Mood
Disorders
PSYCH/650 Version 2
1
Grading Guide
Research-Based Interventions on Mood Disorders
This assignment is due in Week Two.
Content
60 Percent
Points Earned
X/6
· Reviews and differentiates the characteristics of the selected
disorder and discusses the research about intervention strategies
· Evaluates three peer-reviewed research studies
· Conceptualizes the disorder using one of the psychological
perspectives listed in the text.
· Discusses the treatments or interventions that have been
shown to be the most effective for the selected disorder
Comments:
Organization and Development
20 Percent
Points Earned
X/2
· The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.
· The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported

4. by details, examples, or analysis.
· The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared
towards the appropriate audience.
· The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the
topic.
· The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
Comments:
Mechanics and Format
20 Percent
Points Earned
X/2
· The assignment file is presentable and functional.
· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed;
spelling is correct.
· The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables,
and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines.
Comments:
Additional Comments:
Total Earned
X/10
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Title
ABC/123 Version X

5. 1
Film List
PSYCH/650 Version 2
1
University of Phoenix MaterialFilm List
Access the Films on Demand site accessed through the
University Library by copying the following link into your
browser:
http://digital.films.com/portalplaylists.aspx?cid=1637&aid=796
7.
You must be logged into ecampus, or the link will redirect you
to an incorrect site.
Choose a disorder from the list according to each week, and
search Films on Demand for a video that corresponds with that
disorder. Use the material on the film to serve as background
information about the disorder.
Week Number
Disorders
Two
· Depression
· Bipolar disorder
Three
· Phobias
· Panic disorder
· Generalized anxiety disorder
· Obsessive-compulsive disorder
· Attention deficit hyperactive disorder
Four
· Anorexia
· Bulimia

6. · Delirium
· Dementia
· Parkinson’s disease
· Huntington’s disease
· Alzheimer’s
· Pedophilia
· Sexual disorders
Five
· Antisocial
· Borderline
· Alcohol dependence
· Drug abuse
Six
· Schizophrenia
· Dissociative disorders
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