PSYC 430 DISCUSSION:DSM DISORDER CRITERIA AND CASE STORY SAMPLE
Step 1: DSM Disorder Criteria
Using the resource link to access the DSM, provide the DSM criteria for the disorder you chose
to research for your upcoming Research Paper Assignment. This should be a direct quote of the
DSM criteria (word-for-word). Do not summarize or change the criteria. The directly quoted
DSM criteria does not count towards the total minimum word count for this discussion
assignment. Cite the DSM in current APA-style.
Step 2: Create your own Case Study Story, 100 words minimum.
After reviewing the DSM symptoms, create a fictitious case story. Incorporate the DSM
symptoms into the case story. (The minimum symptoms incorporated into the story would be at
least the number of symptoms indicated in the criteria for a diagnosis). For examples, see the
case studies on various disorders throughout the textbook. If your case story is based on any
personal experiences (your own or anyone you know), any names should be changed and written
as fictional. This is to be presented as your own creative, fictitious story incorporating symptoms
from the DSM criteria. Avoid using exact words and phrases from the DSM criteria. Be creative!
No citations are needed for the case study story. *Note: Your Case Study Story must be original
and not used for any other assignment in this course.
Step 3: Journal Discussion, 100 words minimum
Find and read 1 scholarly journal article on your chosen disorder that you could use for your
research paper, dated within 5 years. The journal should not be the same one used in any other
discussion assignment. What 3 main points did you glean from the article? Information should be
a summary or analysis of the journal information, paraphrased, and in your own words as to
demonstrate understanding. The summary should not include any direct quotes. Use the LU
Online Library to locate journals. Cite the journal article as a paraphrase in current APA-style.
Citation should include APA-style live link to the journal article.
Step 4: Biblical Application, 50 words minimum
How does the Bible provide insight into an understanding of the disorder? Provide the direct
quote of the Bible verse or passage discussed. Direct quote of the Bible passage does not count
towards minimum word count required. Cite the Bible verse discussed in current APA-style.