Chapter 14 Application Response

Chapter 14 Application Response
In this application response I want you to delve into a discussion of childhood disorders, specifically: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and ADHD.
1) Describe Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder and discuss the following topics:
a. What factors help cause these disorders?
b. What are the main differences between these two disorders?
c. What are the main treatment options for the disorders?
2) What are the symptoms of ADHD? And discuss the following topics:
a. What are today’s leading explanations for ADHD?
b. What are the current treatments for ADHD?
c. Discuss the use of Ritalin and other psycho-stimulant medications:
i. Why are these drugs particularly useful in the treatment of ADHD?
ii. What are some of the concerns of using medication for the treatment of ADHD and other mental disorders found in children?
Make sure you are using evidence from the chapter to back your discussion of these topics rather than preconceived notions/opinions about these disorders. This is an assessment of your learning, not your opinion on childhood disorders.
When completed upload your word document in the “Assignments” section for this application response. As usual this paper needs to be formatted in 12 point normal font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, and proofread.

Grading Rubric for Chapter Application Responses:

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Did the student write at least one page per theoretical perspective? (5 Points)
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Did the student show adequate depth of discussion of topics? (5 Points)
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Did the student present adequate and accurate theory/concept application? (5 Points)
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Did the student cover all areas of discussion as expected from the directions? (5 Points)
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Were thoughts presented in an organized, properly formatted, and proofread way? (5 Pts.)
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Textbook Requirements
Comer, R.J. (2016). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (8th ed). New York: Worth. ISBN#: 1-4641-7697-3