Abnormal Psychology
InstructionsFor this debate you make pick a side, pro or con, but the topic should be focused on advocating for only medication or only therapy for a disorder of your choice. Make sure you have several research articles to support your claims.Your goals in the debate will be to:Demonstrate understanding of the emerging issue and relevant research findingsDisplay critical thinking skills, while demonstrating an understanding of the emerging issue that enables you to present your side in a rational manner.Identify at least two critical dilemmas and/or points related to the issue (e.g., ethics, socio-cultural norms)Defend your position with compelling arguments and predictions for future trendsSelect and apply relevant theoretical discussion, empirical data, and practical evidence from professional, scholarly journals.Accurately use APA citations and references when referring to findings supporting your side of the debate.Your goals in the debate will be to:Demonstrate understanding of the emerging issue and relevant research findingsDisplay critical thinking skills, while demonstrating an understanding of the emerging issue that enables you to present your side in a rational manner.Identify at least two critical dilemmas and/or points related to the issue (e.g., ethics, socio-cultural norms)Defend your position with compelling arguments and predictions for future trendsSelect and apply relevant theoretical discussion, empirical data, and practical evidence from professional, scholarly journals.Format:A page length is not set for this assignment. The emphasis is on clear, critical analysis. Historically, strong, well-developed papers average around 5-pages of text, before adding title page and references page.Structure your paper utilizing APA style (7th Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts – e.g., 12 Times Roman). An abstract isnotrequired.Accurately use APA style citations and references.Apply sound writing mechanics: write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and syntax.Submit to your Assignment Folder as a single document in either Microsoft Word, PDF, or RTF format.
