Description

The purpose of Case Study 1 is to provide an opportunity to demonstrate course-related knowledge in speaking more “deeply” about 1 specific client. Your case study will identify specific behaviors and how those behaviors are evaluated in light of a specific theory. You will also identify ways that specific behaviors can be addressed in a manner consistent with the theories of your field. (For research-oriented internships, you will identify specific variables being studied and provide rationale for the study.)

With explicit permission from your site supervisor, choose a case, circumstance, or situation at your site. If an appropriate case cannot be obtained from your site, then you may complete a case study on a historical or fictional character. You will need explicit permission from your instructor to use a historical or fictional character.

Discuss the following steps with your supervisor:

• Without violating confidentiality, provide background information on your subject (or group/situation), including behaviors observed, any medical information that is available, socio-cultural factors that might affect treatment, etc.

• Provide information about current behaviors, specifically maladaptive behaviors, and current treatment plans/progress.

• Using knowledge gained in your study of psychology in general and/or your cognate in particular, provide a brief theoretical explanation of your case.

• 3–4 pages

• Current APA format

• This document must maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.

•  A comprehensive introduction is provided.
  
•  Sufficient background information is contained.
  
•  A brief theoretical explanation is provided.
  
•  A treatment plan is identified.
  
•  Summary and conclusions are thorough. 50 
  
• Readability
  
•  Spelling and grammar are correct.
  
• Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
  
•  The flow of the paper is well-structured.
  
•  Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively about a specific case is demonstrated. 20 
  

•  The paper demonstrates your knowledge of the “language” of the field (current APA).
  
• The paper is 3–4 pages.
  

Using knowledge gained in your study of psychology in general and/or your cognate in particular, identify a treatment plan detailing how you would continue to work with this case. (This treatment plan may be hypothetical.)

The paper must fulfil the following criteria:

Refer to the provided Case Study 1 Grading Rubric for specific grading criteria

CASE STUDY 1 GRADING RUBRIC