Access to Radiography / Paramedic Studies / Nursing / Midwifery
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Title of Access to HE Diploma: Access to Radiography / Paramedic Studies / Nursing / Midwifery
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Unit title(s):Abnormal and Clinical Psychology |
Unit code(s):
PK1/3/LN/087 |
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Learner:
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Tutor/Assessor:Roami
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Title of Assignment:Critically Discuss the Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment of Mental Illness |
AssignmentNumber:
1 of 1 for this Unit |
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| Description of Assignment: In in essay of 2000 words, answer the questions below:
Q1 Discuss the view that a combination of different criteria (statistical infrequency, violation of moral standards etc.) is needed to distinguish normal from abnormal behaviour. Refer to issues relating to culture and time. (1.1; 1.2)
Q2 Describe diagnostic classification systems such as the DSM and ICD and assess (a) the difficulties involved in and (b)the usefulness of diagnosing mental illness. (1.3)
Q3 Choose two illnesses from two of the following categories: ‘depressive,’ ‘anxiety,’ and ‘psychotic’ disorders and discuss the similarities and differences between them (2:1)
Q4 Evaluate the biological, psychological and social causes of the main mental illnesses.(2:2)
Q5 Describe and evaluate treatments for mental illnesses. Refer to the practical and ethical implications of these treatments in your answer (3:1 ; 3:2)
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| Date set: Week beginning: 16/01/13 | Date for draft submission (if applicable): N/A | Date for submission20/3/13; 4pm
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| Extension date (if agreed): | Signed by Tutor/Assessor to agree extension: | Date submitted: | |||
| Learner declaration: These essays represent my own unaided work, apart from guidance notes on marking from subject tutors, and I have followed referencing guidelines to avoid plagiarism.
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TO THE LEARNER: Please attach this assignment brief to any written work you are handing in for assessment, or submit the brief as instructed. YOUR WORK CANNOT BE ASSESSED UNLESS YOU HAVE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED THIS FORM.
| AC no | Level Three |
| 1. | 1.1 Evaluate the concepts or normal and abnormal behaviour.1.2 Evaluate the usefulness of different models of abnormal behaviour.
1.3 Analyse the difficulties involved in diagnosing mental illness and discuss their usefulness.
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| 2 | 2.1 Assess the similarities and distinctions of mental illness.2.2 Assess the main explanations of the major psychopathological disorders.
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| 3 | 3.1 Describe and evaluate the main approaches to the treatment of mental illness.3.2 Describe and evaluate practical and ethical implications of therapies and treatments. |
Grade |
Unit title: Abnormal and Clinical Psychology |
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| If you have achieved all Level 3 criteria you will receive a grade (Pass, Merit or Distinction) against the following Grade Descriptors. (There are no descriptors for Pass; learners achieve a Pass by meeting all ACs for the unit at Level 3.) | |||
| Grade Descriptor | To achieve a Merit:The Learner, learner’s work or performance must: | To achieve a DistinctionThe learner, learner’s work or performance must: | |
| G2 Application of Knowledge.
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(a) make use of relevant perspectives
with (b) depth that goes beyond the minimum required for a pass. and (c) very good levels of analysis.
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(a) make use of relevant perspectives.
with (b) both depth and breadth and (c) excellent levels of analysis.
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| G4 Use of information | (a) identifies new information from sources which are generally appropriate.(b) generally appraises the relevance and value of new information accurately.
(c) shows a very good grasp of the meaning and significance of new information (d) generally combines or synthesises information with outcomes that are accurate and appropriate |
(a) identifies new information from sources which are consistently appropriate.(b) consistently appraises the relevance and value of new information accurately.
(c) shows a excellent grasp of the meaning and significance of new information. (d) consistently combines or synthesises information with outcomes that are accurate and appropriate |
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| Grade Descriptor | To achieve a Merit :The learner, learner’s work or performance: | To achieve a Distinction :The learner, learner’s work or performance: |
| GD7: Quality
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(a) must be structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent;
(b) may contain some ambiguities or limitations in the expression of arguments or ideas;
(c) taken as a whole, needs to demonstrate a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment |
(a) should be structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent;
(b) contains arguments and ideas which are unambiguous and cogent;
(c) taken as a whole, needs to demonstrate an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment |
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What this means for this assignment (Please give guidance to the learner on how they may be considered for a Merit or a Distinction)
To achieve a merit or distinction, your assignment must have appropriate paragraphing with a logical progression of ideas. Good referencing and ability to abide by Harvard rules for referencing is essential. Demonstration of the ability to express ideas in a concise and cogent manner is essential. You need to demonstrate a very good (Merit) or excellent (Distinction) grasp of the subject area. Reference to key studies and the provision of appropriate examples are required where appropriate. The more you have gone beyond class notes in your research and the more analysis you have carried out, the more likely it is that you will achieve one of the higher grades. |
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