For this discussion, you will have the opportunity to learn more about a psychological disorder that is not covered in this course. You will pick a disorder from the list given to you and you will conduct research to investigate the following topics:

Diagnostic criteria of the disorder
Epidemiology
Etiology
List of Psychological Disorders

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Hypochondriasis

Dhat

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Kleptomania

Ghost Sickness

Dissociative Fugue

Tourette’s Disorder

Hwa – Byung

Exhibitionism

Narcolepsy

Koro

Pyromania

Pathological Gambling

Latah

Shenjing Shuairuo

Locura

Mal de Ojo

Factitious Disorder

Trichotillomania

Shenkui

Susto

Taijin Kyofusho

Zar

Amok

Ataque de Nervios

Boufee Delirante

Instructions for responses

Diagnostic Criteria
Please describe the diagnostic criteria utilized to diagnose this disorder. You can utilize the DSM-V diagnostic criteria or the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) diagnostic criteria. One thing to keep in mind is that when using a Culture Bound Syndrome, finding the diagnostic criteria may be difficult. Please cite where you found your criteria.
Epidemiology
Please provide epidemiological statistics (prevalence, incidence, lifetime prevalence) for your disorder. You need to provide a) overall prevalence data, b) gender difference data, and c) data on at least 2 subgroups of your choice (e.g. African-Americans & Asian-Americans, or children & adults). Please cite your information.
Etiology
Please provide information about the etiological theories of your disorder. Your answer should include at least 2 different approaches/perspectives about the cause of the disorder you chose. Please cite your information.
4. Treatment

Choose and describe two potential treatments
5. Reference Page

Please include an APA reference page at the end of your assignment.
At least 2 of your references must come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Other information can come from other sources EXCEPT Wikipedia. Refer to Academic Journal list handout for ideas about where to find acceptable articles for this assignment.
POTENTIAL JOURNALS TO FIND INFORMATION FROM:

American Journal of Community Psychology

Behavior Research and Therapy

Behavior Therapy

Clinical Psychology Review

Cognitive Therapy and Research

Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology

Developmental Psychopathology

Journal of Abnormal Psychology

Journal of Child Abnormal Psychology

Journal of Community Psychology

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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