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Essay Instructions: The brain injury of Phineas Gage in 1848 prompted renewed interest in localizing mental functions and dysfunctions in the brain. Galton's insight into hereditary traits reintroduced the nature/nurture debate in psychology. This research paper paper should focus on examining those two historical threads in relation to the current biopsychosocial view of mental disorders.
Three scholarly references (dated 2000 or later) should be included.
In a paper, discuss schizophrenia using a biopsychosocial model. Include the following:
a) The evidence supporting brain localization for schizophrenia.
b) The genetic factors in the onset of this disorder.
c) The environmental factors in the onset of this disorder.

Essay Instructions: APA Format and Style
General
Academic writing, which is independent thought supported by reliable and relevant research, depends on the ability to integrate and cite the sources that have been consulted. Use APA style for all references, in-text citations, formatting, etc.

Write in first- and second-person sparingly, if ever. This means, avoid using I, we, and you; instead, use he, she, and they. Do not use contractions.
Paper Format
1) Standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches)
2) Margins: 1? top, bottom, left, right
3) Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt font
4) Double space only.
5) Align the text flush left (not justified); there will be a ragged right edge.
6) Title page includes a Running head: first line, left margin, shown exactly as this example ? Running head: SHORTENED VERSION OF TITLE HERE
The running head should be no longer than 50 characters, including punctuation and spaces.
7) Header
8) All pages should have a header: the first 2-3 words from the title and the page number should appear in the upper right-hand corner of each page (title page is always page 1).
9) In Microsoft Word, click View, Header and Footer, then click Align Right on the Menu bar. On the Header/Footer dialog box that pops up, click Insert Page Number (last button on the left). Put the cursor in front of the number that appears and type the first two words or so of your title. When you finish typing, hit the space bar 5 times to move the text over a bit.
10) Footer: Unnecessary
11) . Use your own language to make sure that the Index of work cited is not higher than 10%.
Biopsychosocial Model for the Mind
The brain injury of Phineas Gage in 1848 prompted renewed interest in localizing mental functions and dysfunctions in the brain. Galton's insight into hereditary traits reintroduced the nature/nurture debate in psychology. This assignment focuses on examining those two historical threads in relation to the current biopsychosocial view of mental disorders.
a) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
b) Three scholarly references (dated 2000 or later) should be included.
In a 1,500- word paper, discuss schizophrenia using a biopsychosocial model. In your discussion, include the following:
a) The evidence supporting brain localization for schizophrenia.
b) The genetic factors in the onset of this disorder.
c) The environmental factors in the onset of this disorder.

Essay Instructions: The brain injury of Phineas Gage in 1848 prompted renewed interest in localizing mental functions and dysfunctions in the brain. Galton?s insight into hereditary traits reintroduced the nature/nurture debate in psychology. This assignment focuses on examining those two historical threads in relation to the current biopsychosocial view of mental disorders.


Directions:

In a 1,500-1,750-word paper, discuss schizophrenia using a biopsychosocial model. In your discussion, include the following:

The evidence supporting brain localization for schizophrenia.
The genetic factors in the onset of this disorder.
The environmental factors in the onset of this disorder.
Write an abstract of one scholarly research source you used to write the paper. Clearly identify the abstract as a separate section of the assignment titled ?Literature Abstract.? Use the following guidelines to write the abstract:

Introduction (50 words): Briefly describe the purpose, intent, and scope of the study, including the statement of the problem, hypotheses or research questions, and key concepts.
Methodology (100 words): Describe the research design, population sample, data collection procedure, and other procedures used in the study.
Results (100 words): Briefly describe the data collected and the findings of the study, including the interpretation and implications of the study.
Conclusion (50 words): Briefly critique the presentation of the study, including the researcher?s credentials. Provide a summary assessment of the study.

Essay Instructions: ***************NOTE: I do NOT want the user "Excellencio" to be working on this. No offense to him/her, I just want a fresh perspective. Thank you.****************

I want a brief description of the theories listed, and their connections to each other - also mention which theory came from which theory, and when (a time frame would be nice).

AND

make a tree-diagram (or something like it) that connects the theories together. I want it to be visually appealing. That way, it'll make it easier for everyone to understand.
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temperance movement (not theory, but close enough)
-got the interest out there.

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OLD THEORIES:

iatrogenic theory
-physician and pharmacists
-over-prescribing
-doctor made you an addict

social contagion/vicious associations
-evil environments (religiously based)
-social

psychopathology
-traits of people make them addicts?


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CONTEMPORARY THEORIES:

-Learning theory-based models

-Psychodynamic theories

-The disease model

-Family systems model

-Biopsychosocial model (don't need to trace back too much, since it traces back to the other 4 contemporary theories.)