Description of the pathological features and clinical criteria for diagnosis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder IS THE 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, 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
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 . Utilize a minimum of three to four scholarly sources that are documented in APA style, 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.
