psychological testing

Please read carefully, follow the rubric and word count

Select a diagnosis from the following:

PTSD
Anorexia Nervosa
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Insomnia

Write a 800 -word paper about your selected diagnosis. Use headings and include the following in your paper:

A brief summary of the chosen disorder that includes symptoms, prevalence, development, and course according to the most recent version of the

An explanation of the types of tools that would be used in order to make a diagnosis of the disorder.

One tool described should be the DSM’s cross-cutting symptom measure.

A minimum of two recommended psychological tests that could be used for the selected diagnosis.

For each of the tests listed, include an explanation if the test is considered reliable and valid (use the Mental Measurements Yearbook in the GCU Online Library for this information). The Mental Measurements Yearbook link can be found in the Topic 5 Resources.

Would a personality assessment be an appropriate tool for diagnosis? Why or why not?
Additional information about each test to include the price, length of time to administer, and any other relevant information.

Include at least three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Follow the RUBRIC:
The paper includes an insightful description about the chosen disorder that includes symptoms, prevalence, development, and course according to the most recent version of the DSM.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The paper includes an insightful discussion of an explanation of the types of tools that would be used in order to make a diagnosis of the disorder. One tool described should be the DSM’s cross-cutting symptom measure.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The paper includes an insightful discussion of an at least two recommended psychological tests that could be used for the selected diagnosis.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The paper includes an insightful discussion of the validity and reliability of the recommended tests.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The paper includes an insightful discussion of why a personality assessment would or would not be an appropriate tool for diagnosis.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The paper includes an insightful discussion of additional information about each test to include the price, length of time to administer, and any other relevant information.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

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