2. Assignment: Psychological Disorders’ Presentation
For this assignment, you will create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation. Your
presentation must briefly summarize how psychological disorders are classified including
the role of the DSM IV. Your presentation must have at least one slide for each of the
major classes of psychological disorders mentioned in your text.
o Anxiety Disorders
o Dissociative Disorders
o Somatoform Disorders
o Mood Disorders
o Schizophrenia
o Personality Disorders
· Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum
· Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes.
· Describe the major characteristics and suspected causal factors for each class of
disorder.
· Post as an attachment.
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To create your PowerPoint presentation on psychological disorders, follow these steps:
1. Research the different types of psychological disorders mentioned in your text: anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, somatoform disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Gather information on the major characteristics and suspected causal factors for each disorder.
2. Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer. If you don't have PowerPoint installed, you can use the web-based version provided by Microsoft or other similar presentation software.
3. Start a new presentation by selecting the option to create a blank slide or using a template if available.
4. Begin with an introductory slide that briefly explains the purpose of your presentation and provides an overview of the classification of psychological disorders, including the role of the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition). Mention that your presentation will cover each of the major classes of disorders.
5. Create a new slide for each major class of psychological disorders mentioned in your text. Begin each slide with the name of the disorder and include relevant images or graphics to make the slides visually appealing.
6. On each slide, describe the major characteristics of the disorder, such as symptoms, behavioral patterns, or thought processes that are typical of that particular disorder. Be concise and use bullet points or short sentences to present the information.
7. After describing the characteristics, discuss the suspected causal factors for each disorder. This could include biological, psychological, and social factors that are believed to contribute to the development or maintenance of the disorder.
8. Use speaker notes to provide additional information or explanations for each slide. These notes should include details that you would say if you were presenting the slides in person. To add speaker notes, go to the "Notes" section beneath each slide and type your additional information.
9. Take advantage of PowerPoint's features, such as slide transitions and animations, to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of your presentation. However, avoid making your slides too flashy or distracting; the focus should be on the content and information.
10. Review your presentation for clarity, coherence, and accuracy. Make sure your slides are organized logically and flow smoothly from one disorder to the next.
11. Once you are satisfied with your presentation, save it as a PowerPoint file (.ppt or .pptx) on your computer.
12. Finally, submit your PowerPoint presentation as an attachment in the designated location on Day 7 of the forum.
Remember to adhere to any specific requirements or guidelines provided by your instructor, such as slide limits or specific formatting instructions. Good luck with your presentation!