Psychopathology Voice-Recorded PowerPoint Presentation

Core Disorder-Focused Topics

(Students choose one diagnosis and go in depth.)

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Major depressive disorder
• Borderline personality disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Dissociative identity disorder
• Antisocial personality disorder
• Substance use disorder

Presentation focus could include:

• DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
• Etiology (biological, psychological, sociocultural factors)
• Differential diagnosis
• Evidence-based treatments
• Case example

Instructions:

Students will create a 10–15 slide PowerPoint presentation with voice narration (8–12 minutes total).

Presentation must include:

1. Overview of the disorder/topic
2. DSM-5-TR criteria (if applicable)
3. Causes (biological, psychological, social)
4. Treatment approaches
5. Case example (real or hypothetical)
6. 3–5 scholarly sources (APA format)

Grading Criteria:

• Accuracy and depth (40%)
• Integration of research (20%)
• Organization and clarity (20%)
• Professionalism of slides (10%)
• Quality of voice narration (10%)