Psychology Question
In this assessment, complete an assessment of a criminal offender based on a case study.
Introduction
We do not know everything about the mental illness-crime relationship, but mental illness does have an impact on behavior, how individuals are perceived, and how others interact with the individual. Your work here will help you explore possible answers to the question of whether and how mental illness impacts involvement in crime, as well as how forensic professionals deal with the challenges of interacting and working with individuals with mental disorders within criminal justice systems. Assessment 2 focuses on a case study; you'll consider various origins and contributors to the criminal or deviant behavior of a particular individual.
NOTE: It's recommended that you complete this assessment before Assessment 3; Assessment 3 will be a continuation of this case study analysis.
Preparation
Complete the following to prepare for this assessment:
- View the Criminal Offenders: Case Studies presentation. Choose one of the cases presented as the focus for your work in this assessment.
- Review the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for:
- Depressive disorders.
- Bipolar and related disorders.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.
- In the Capella library, locate three peer-reviewed journal articles:
- At least one article on the mental health disorder relevant to the case.
- At least one article on the assessment you chose.
Instructions
Carefully follow the directions on the Case Study Assessment Form [DOCX]. Fill out each of the sections on the form.
Be sure you review the Case Study Assessment scoring guide to ensure that you have met all the criteria for this assessment.
Submission Requirements
Submit your Case Study Assessment Form [DOCX].
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Interpret behavior based on biological, social, and psychological factors.
- Apply DSM-5-TR criteria to a case study.
- Interpret behavior based on biological factors.
- Interpret behavior based on learning and situational factors.
- Interpret behavior based on developmental and protective factors.
- Competency 2: Apply reliability and validity and generalizability to research findings and assessments.
- Apply reliability, validity, and generalizability to chosen assessment.
- Competency 4: Apply information literacy skills to problems in forensic psychology.
- Apply evidence from peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors.
- Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.