PSYC C100 Perspectives in Psychology Paper Fall 2018

Perspectives in Psychology Paper Purpose:

Select 3 out of 5 psychological perspectives to explain the behavior presented in the selected case study. Points: 100 points Due Dates: 11/28 Guidelines: The paper must meet the following criteria: • The paper should be 3-4 pages, double-spaced, and typed with 12 point font. This page requirement does not include the title or reference page (The 3-4 page limit does not include your title page or reference page). o Page 1 – Title page o Pages 2-4/5 – Perspective analysis, the best organization is the following format:  Introduced the case study you selected.  Present Psychological Perspective # 1 as an explanation for the behavior in the case study.  Present Psychological Perspective # 2 as an explanation for the behavior presented in the case study.  Present Psychological Perspective # 3 as an explanation for the behavior in the case study.  Conclude the paper. You may include a line here about a possible diagnosis. If you feel as though you must diagnosis the patient in the case study, this should be 1-2 lines presented in the conclusion. This paper IS NOT a diagnosis of the client’s behavior. • All papers must be typed and double-spaced with 1 inch margins all the way around your paper. • Emailed papers will not be accepted. Late papers will incur a 20% reduction in points for every day the paper is late. • Papers must be stapled; papers that are not stapled will not be accepted. • You must have at least 2 scholarly references. Your text may count as a reference. You must use APA style (NOT MLA). o Your references must be listed in APA format. o Please see the following website for APA format: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/ o Do not use popular magazines like Time or Newseek – I’m looking for psychological sources. o If you use website please make sure the sites are reputable. Do not use Wikipedia, or ask.com as a source. Please use site with the edu or org ending to the website.