Preparation
Choose one of the following myths:
· Bad parenting causes psychological disorders. Focus on anxiety disorders or schizophrenia.
· Depression is caused by personal weakness. Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.
· Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is cruel or barbaric. Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.
· Or choose another myth you know about one of the psychological disorders.
Find one flawed source of information on the internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors.
· Read what the textbook says about the myth.
· Use the myth you chose and use it as your search word/phrase.
· If you don’t see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the 3rd page of results or further.
· Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbook.
· Tips for finding flawed sources:
· Scroll through your social media feeds.
· Scroll through your results and look for sources that are not:
· .gov websites.
· News or press websites.
Instruction
Create a poster using one of the following templates:
· Poster Template: Portrait [PPTX].
· Portrait Template: Landscape [PPTX].
Include the following in your poster:
· Identify the chosen myth about mental health or a specific disorder. (Can be the title of the poster.)
· Identify the flawed source of information related to the myth. (Can be a web link or reference in the footer.)
· Describe the psychological disorder, including the key symptoms. (20–40 words, bullet points are recommended.)
· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health. (20–40 words.)
· Describe the mechanism and/or actions in the brain that lead to the symptoms of the disorder.
· Explain the research you found regarding the disorder. (20–40 words.)
· Brief mention of findings and the population the results can be generalized to.
· Explain the actions of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.
· Describe the biological details of how it works.
Use visual elements that support the main points.
Note: Your final poster must be in a PDF format. Convert your poster into a PDF before submission.
Submission Requirement:
· Format: Submit your poster as a PDF file.
· Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
· Resources: Use a minimum of three sources: your flawed source, a textbook, and one peer-reviewed journal article
· APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
· Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
· Length: One page.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Scoring Requirement
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
· Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.
· Describe a psychological disorder and the effects of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.
· Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health.
· Competency 4: Expose flawed sources of information.
· Identify a flawed source of information related to a myth.
· Explain peer-reviewed evidence.
· Competency 5: Write for purpose in a well organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
· Incorporate visuals that support the overall message.
· Use citations and references.
· Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.