All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English.

The final paper provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts covered throughout the course. Your responses should be complete and to the point. A minimum of ten (10) research references are required to complete your analysis for this paper. You are required to research professional journals, the Internet and the University Virtual Library. Please make sure your paper is submitted by the due date to ensure ample time for mentor feedback, and possible integration of feedback and revision if necessary.

This is a research paper. Do not use the course text. 

Directions:

For your final paper, you are to choose any disorder covered in this course and the DSM-5.  You will be researching the psychological, neurological, biochemical, genetic, environmental and socio-cultural aspects of the disorder you choose, with specific regard to psychopharmacological intervention.

Your paper should be 10 pages plus a title and reference page

Your paper must include all of the following:

1. Disorder: Define and describe the clinical symptoms that manifest with this disorder

2. Etiology of the disorder: Describe the known and potential contributing factors of this disorder, your discussion must include the proposed neurological and biochemical underpinnings of the disorder (although these may be theoretical). Your discussion must include both genetic and epigenetic variables. Environmental & sociocultural factors relevant to the disorder (e.g., increased incidence rate, etc.) must be included in your discussion. 

3.  Treatment- Part 1:  Describe what evidence-based research has shown to be the most effective psychopharmacologic intervention for this disorder and discuss any controversies in psychopharmacology which may influence the pharmacologic treatment of this disorder.

4. Treatment- Part 2: Describe what evidence-based research has been shown to be the most effective psychotherapeutic intervention for this disorder.

5.  Research gaps: Illustrate an advanced understanding of the biological underpinnings and psychopharmacologic approaches to the treatment of this disorder by discussing gaps in what is known about the disorder and psychopharmacologic treatment of this disorder and future directions for science. Additional research may help you to identify clinical trials currently in progress to address the psychopharmacologic treatment of this disorder.

For this assessment, use a data generator tool to generate hypothetical data for the questions you developed in Assessment 2. Then, use Excel to conduct your analysis and interpret the data using descriptive statistics and visual representations of the data.

Data Generation and Preparation
Step 1: Generate Data Using the Survey Data Generator.
Open the Survey Data Generator located in the Resources under the Required Resources heading. The Survey Data Generator will generate responses to the set of six survey questions you previously defined. It knows nothing about the particular subject of your study; it only generates a set of responses to question types that are pre-defined.
Type the minimum, the maximum, and the expected values for questions 5 and 6 into the Survey Data Generator. (These are values for the quantitative questions from Table 1 of your completed Data Collection Template.) Note that the generator has spaces only for the values for your two quantitative questions.
For the top set of boxes, enter the values for question 5.
For the bottom set of boxes, enter the values for question 6.
You must enter a single number for the minimum, the maximum, and the expected value for each of these questions.
Do not enter any commas, decimal points, or other symbols.
You will not enter anything into the generator for your binary questions (14). The tool knows that the only possible responses for these questions are 0 and 1. It will automatically generate 0s and 1s for the responses to your binary questions. Assign 0 and 1 to the two possible responses; it is up to you which response to assign 0 and which to assign 1. For example, if you asked “Are you male of female?” you could make Male = 0 and Female = 1, or vice versa.
The Survey Data Generator will create an Excel file that represents responses to your questions. Once you have your unique survey data in Excel, you can apply descriptive statistics to the data and present your results in different visual representations to help an audience easily scan and understand your results.
Explanation of data in Excel:
There will be six columns (AF) in Excel: one column for each question (16).
Columns AD represent the responses for questions 14 and should only contain 0s and 1. Columns E and F represent the responses for questions 56 and should contain numbers between your minimum and maximum.
Each row will represent the responses from one survey participant. For example, the first row of answers represents the first survey participant’s answers to all six questions. The second row of answers represents the second survey participant’s answers to the questions, and so forth. The number of rows of answers is how many participants completed the survey.
If a column contains all the same numbers, you need to use the Survey Data Generator again. There has to be variation in these responses for you to statistically analyze the data. Check to see that columns 1 through 4 contain a mix of 0s and 1s and that columns 5 and 6 contain a range of different numbers between your minimum and maximum.
Step 2: Prepare for Data Analysis in Excel.
To be able to create a histogram in Excel, you need to be able to access the Data Analysis command. It should be visible on the Data tab, in the Analysis group to the far right in Excel. If it is not visible, you will need to install the Analysis ToolPak add-in.
For instructions on loading the Analysis ToolPak add-in as well as for creating histograms, which is one your tasks in this assessment, follow the steps on the Microsoft Office Support site, linked in the Required Resources under the Internet Resources heading. Mac users: StatPlus: mac LE is the free equivalent for Apple users, but must be downloaded from AnalystSoft. Note: MS Excel 2016 now has an available Toolpak add-in. For more information, see the Software section under Required Resources.
Enter the word “histogram” into the search box, and you will find information on how to install the ToolPak for your version of Excel as well as information on histograms.
If you are not familiar with using Excel and its functions, a variety of helpful resources are provided in the Resources. In addition, you can choose any of the Excel tutorials from the Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Technology note: You will need to sort or rearrange your data to accomplish some of these tasks. Be sure you keep a copy of your original Excel file as a backup.
Results note: Because the survey data generation is done without context, you will have to put aside any preconceived notions about how your data should look. Your task is to analyze, interpret, and communicate the unique results.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Complete your analysis (Parts 13) on one Excel sheet. Include the following components in your analysis of the data. You may wish to refer to the Analyzing Data with Descriptive Statistics Example (Excel and PDF versions linked in the Resources under the Capella Resources heading) for further explanation. Note that in order to cover all the survey questions, your submission should include more tables, graphs, and charts than you see in the example.

Part 1: Questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Binary Questions)
Each question 14 should have the following elements:

Sample size.
Sample proportion of each response.
Bar chart or pie chart.
Part 2: Questions 5 and 6 (Quantitative Questions)
Questions 5 and 6 should have the following elements:

Sample mean.
Sample median.
Sample mode.
Sample range.
Sample standard deviation.
Sample minimum and maximum.
Histogram.
Part 3: Exploration of Data
Next, explore your data a bit further. What are two interesting findings from your survey responses? You might investigate responses for selected variables based on responses to your binomial questions. For example, if the answer to question 1 was Male or Female and to question 6 was Annual Income, you might examine average annual income for males only and females only and compare these results. Present your findings in an appropriate table, graph, or chart. Then write, in the same Excel spreadsheet, a 12 paragraph summary of your findings.

Assessment Submission Instructions
Submit your Excel spreadsheet containing Parts 13. Before submitting your assessment, verify you have included all of the elements listed above for Parts 13. It is important to note that you should have:

Four bar graphs (or four pie charts), one each for questions 14.
Two histograms, one each for questions 5 and 6.
Two tables, graphs, or charts to represent interesting findings from your survey responses. Include a 12 paragraph summary of your findings.

*In the files, i provided an example of what the excel sheet should look like, the previous assessment so you have the numbers, and also the survey data that I already did in the survey data generator. Please ask me any questions if you have any. Thanks

the chapter on the central nervous system (CNS) that the general senses detect such stimuli as touch, pain, and temperature. General senses refer to the fact that these receptors are relatively simple and located throughout the body in both the skin and internal organs. The special senses, in contrast, are so named because they convey a specific type of information from specialized sensory organs in discrete locations of the head. For this assignment you will imagine you are driving or biking on a high-traffic road and you are approaching an intersection with a four-way stop and railroad train track. Additionally, there are three cars in the other lanes of the intersection and visibility is decreased because of foggy weather conditions.
This PowerPoint (Microsoft Office)  presentation should be a minimum of 20 slides, including a title and reference slide, with detailed speaker notes on content slides . You will describe what special senses you will and will not use to make the determination to safely proceed into the intersection.  Finally, describe how the brain interprets information from each of those special senses.

Instructions
Analyze the early assessment process. Why are accurate assessment and sound treatment protocols essential? What are the implications of stigmatization and improper diagnosis? Substantiate your rationale with scholarly research.

For additional details, please refer to the Assessment and Treatment Guidelines and Rubric document.

*There are 2 videos to watch within the rubric*

6. Critical Thinking Essay
Does the media accurately represent research? Sometimes a news outlet does a good job summarizing important findings. However, it is surprising how often a headline and even the article itself fails to reflect the actual findings of research. Whether this is a misunderstanding or an attempt to create click bate, there are several consequences from this misinformation. For this essay, you will critically analyze some a news media article that summarizes a research study on cognition or neuroscience and consider how well the article represents the actual scientific study. This assignment will require two sources: the news article and the original study that the article is drawing from. The essay must be between 2 – 3 pages long (no exceptions), not including references. Essays need to be in your own words, and specific facts claimed in your paper need to include a citation. Citations and references need to be in APA format. I will be providing on BlackBoard links to news articles and their corresponding published research studies. Please contact me if you wish to do another relevant news story that I did not provide.
One way to organize this essay would be:
1) Summarize the major finding being reported by the news article 2) Discuss some questions the article raises
3) Analyze how well the headline reflects the content of the article 4) Discuss the conclusions of the original research study
5) Analyze how well the conclusions of the research study reflect the news article headline and summary
Some questions to consider here
– Does the news headline and story accurately reflect the study findings?
– Does the new story oversimplify, distort, or exaggerate the study results? – Does the news story leave out any important information from the study?
6) Provide your conclusion as to whether, overall, the news story does a good job in presenting this study to the public.
7) References

Part 1: Unit Plan
For this benchmark, you will choose one of the three lesson plans you created in this course to build a weeklong unit plan. Complete the ELA Unit Plan template to prepare a weeklong English language arts unit plan. Utilize any previously received feedback from your instructor to modify and adjust instruction to meet the diverse needs of Class Profile students.

For the ELA unit plan, include the following components.
Lesson title
Alignment to ELA state standards
Learning objectives
Instructional strategies
Summary of instruction
Differentiation
Materials, resources, and technology
Formative and summative assessments

The unit plan must focus on integrating the following elements.
Learning activities and instruction integrating ELA concepts on reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills that helps students apply skills to various situations, materials, and ideas.
Differentiation activities based on the various cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical developmental needs of students in the Class Profile.
Communication resources, including digital tools and resources that are student-centered, provide equitable access, and develop cultural understanding and global awareness.
Formative and summative assessments to modify, adjust, and strengthen instruction.

Part 2: Reflection
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the process of creating a unit plan in English language arts. How does your unit plan help students successfully apply their developing skills to different situations, materials, and ideas? What challenges did you face when trying to meet the developmental needs of all students? How can family and community support the instruction and selected instructional strategies?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Attached is the Rubric, the corrected Reading lesson (Plan 2.1-3) you will be using your work there for this Benchmark.  Please use that standard and information within that assignment to complete this Benchmark.  Please be mindful of the suggestions of correction that are in BLUE.  These need to be done correctly on this Benchmark. the class profile, and the ELA Unit Plan” template.

The Arizona State Standards that you need to use for this week long plan are:

Arizona State Standard 6.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use common, gradeappropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
b. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a words position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.

Arizona State Standard 6.RL.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone.

betterlesson.com, education.com and sharemylesson.com are great resources for simple lesson plans and activities. or just type “6.L.4 or 6.RL.4” lessons into your search engine.

Thanks again for all your hard work.  This is the “big” assignment for this class.  If you need anything let me know.

Educators are required to thoughtfully plan for instruction that considers the individual learning preferences in the classroom. Educators work to meet individual learning needs as they serve the students. Aligning a curriculum theory to instructional planning demonstrates purpose and commitment to the learning process.

Using the COE Lesson Plan Template, create a lesson plan in the subject matter and grade level of your choice. Align the lesson to the curriculum theory you related to most in Topic 2.-LEARNER CENTERED IDEOLOGY

Write a 250-500 word reflective summary that covers:

A rationale for the theory you chose and how it influenced your lesson.
Interdisciplinary opportunities that may exist in this lesson.
How the lesson could be modified/adjusted to differentiate instruction for diverse students.