Psychology and Mental Health Assignment Brief
| Course Title: | Access to Higher Education Diploma – | ||
| Unit Title: | Psychology and Mental Health | Unit Code | WJF886G |
| Unit: Level: | 3 | Credit Value: | 3 |
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| Task Title: | Nature and nurture on abnormality and disorders | ||
| Date Set: | 18.09.24 | Date Due: | 04.10.24 |
| Extension Agreed: | Date of Return to learner: | ||
| Date of Resubmission: | Resubmission Return to learner: | ||
Student declaration of authenticity
| I confirm that the assignment I have submitted is all my own work and that it has been appropriately referenced in line with the centre policy on referencing of submissions of academic work | |
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| Date submitted: | |
WORK SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE WITHOUT AN AGREED EXTENSION OR APPROPRIATE MITIGATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PASS ONLY
IV declaration
| I agree this assignment brief is fit for purpose and assesses the identified criteria. | |||
| IV Signature | TRL | Date: | 04/09/23 |
| Grade Profile Achieved for Assignment | Final unit grade, if applicable [1]* | ||||
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria | Assessment Criteria Met[2] | |||
| 1. Understand different approaches to the definition of psychological abnormality and its classification. | 1.1 Evaluate at least two methods of defining psychological abnormality.
1.2 Evaluate at least two methods used for the classification of mental illness. |
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| 2. Demonstrate awareness of the major psychological disorders. | 2.1 Identify and discuss one psychological disorder.
2.2 Critically evaluate the contribution of heredity and environment to the development of the above disorder. |
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| 3. Understand how culture can affect the diagnosis and manifestation of mental health disorders. | 3.1 Critically evaluate the impact of cultural differences on the diagnosis and manifestation of one specific mental health disorder. | Y/N | |||
| Description of Assessment Task (mapped to Assessment Criteria) |
| TASK
For this assignment you will need to complete an essay in response to the following task: Drawing on your understanding of abnormality as a contested concept, critically examine at least two methods of defining abnormality and the influences of heredity and environment on one of the following disorders: 1. Depression Since this is an essay, you should not use any headings/sub-headings. Your work must include an introduction and conclusion. The work should be referenced in accordance with Harvard and should be between 1500-2000 words. Your work should describe and evaluate two different ways in which abnormality can be defined (AC 1.1) for example, Deviation from Social Norms, Failure to Function Adequately, Deviation from Ideal Mental Health, Statistical Infrequency. You will need to consider two classification systems for the diagnosis of mental illness (AC 1.2) for example the DSM and the ICD. You should consider the strengths and weaknesses of these classification systems. You will need to choose one disorder from the list above and for this disorder you must identify and discuss key features e.g. symptoms and diagnosis (AC 2.1). Furthermore, you must evaluate the influence of heredity and environment to its development (AC 2.2) e.g. the influence of genetics vs. family dysfunction. It is recommended the issue of culture is considered throughout your essay where appropriate (AC 3.1). For example, you may wish to consider the issue of culture when defining abnormality as well as in its diagnosis. |
| Grading Information |
| If you have achieved all Level 3 criteria you will receive a grade (Pass, Merit or Distinction) against the following Grade Descriptors. The grade awarded will be determined by your aggregated performance against the Grade Descriptor Components noted below. The boxes below each Grade Descriptor provide contextual statements which relate the language of the Grade Descriptor to the set assignment task. These statements will help you to know what is required at the identified Grade Descriptor and also to understand the Grade Profile that you have been allocated. | |||
| Grade Descriptor (Insert more rows as necessary) | To achieve a Merit: The learner has | To achieve a Distinction: The learner has | Grade Awarded |
| GD1: | The student, student’s work or performance:
a) demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base |
The student, student’s work or performance:
a) demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base |
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| What this means for the assignment
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The essay will / has recognize(d) and show(n) a very good understanding of key issues relating to abnormal psychology including definitions, diagnosis and explaining chosen disorder. The issue of culture will be / has been considered and how this affects defining and diagnosis of abnormality considered. The understanding will be / is complex but there are places where it might have been more fully developed to present a fuller understanding in relation to the task. There may be some theoretical errors or inconsistencies but overall the response shows / has shown very good understanding. | The essay will / has recognize(d) and show(n) an excellent understanding of key issues relating to abnormal psychology including definitions, diagnosis and explaining chosen disorder. The issue of culture will be / has been effectively considered and how this affects defining and diagnosis of abnormality. The understanding will be / is complex with fully developed ideas demonstrating a sound understanding in relation to the task. There will be / are very few theoretical errors and inconsistencies showing a response with excellent understanding. | |
| GD2:
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The student, student’s work or performance makes use of relevant
with either breadth or depth that goes beyond the minimum required to Pass |
The student, student’s work or performance makes use of relevant
with both breadth and depth |
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What this means for the assignment
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The essay shows very good application of student knowledge in response to the demands of the brief. This means that studies and/or theories (e.g. nature vs. nurture debate) are applied logically and coherently to present a generally consistent response to the question. There will be / were some areas where the response might / could be better developed. In these areas information might have been applied / used in a more focus way to address the set task. Your response will show (have shown) either an in-depth knowledge in relation to particular aspects of the material discussed or breadth of knowledge across the scope of the common themes and theoretical perspectives. However, in terms of this application there may be / were some anomalies / inconsistencies which leave aspects of the argument unresolved. However, overall the response was very good. | The essay shows excellent application of student knowledge in response to the demands of the brief. This means that studies and/or theories (e.g. nature vs. nurture debate) are applied logically and coherently to present a consistent response to the question across the scope of the assessment. There will be / were few areas where the response might / could be better developed. Your response will show (have shown) both an in-depth knowledge in relation to particular aspects of the material discussed and breadth of knowledge across the scope of the common themes and theoretical perspectives. Overall the response was excellent. | |
| GD7: Quality | The student, student’s work or performance:
a) is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent b) taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment |
The student, student’s work or performance:
a) is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent b) taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment |
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| What this means for the assignment
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The essay is logically presented and fluent. It will be well structured and coherent with a clear introduction and development of analysis throughout leading to a well-reasoned conclusion. As noted there will be some areas for further development but taken generally the work will represent a very good response to the demands of the brief. |
The essay is logically presented and fluent throughout. It will be well structured and coherent with a clear introduction and development of analysis throughout leading to a well-reasoned conclusion. As noted there will be few areas for further development and taken as a whole the work will represent a consistently excellent response. |
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Assessor’s comments
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| Individual feedback and targets for improvement and any comment in relation to resubmission (if appropriate)
Please also refer to the ‘What this means for the assignment’ boxes on page 3 in terms of understanding the rationale for the grade judgments allocated to the different Grade Descriptor Components. |
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[1] If there is more than one assignment for a unit, the final provisional grade for the unit cannot be awarded until all assignments have been completed, and this space should be left blank.
[2] Where an Assessment Criteria is judged to have not been met this will result in a ‘resubmission’ in accordance with the QAA Grade Scheme Regulations (See Section C for guidance on Resubmission of student work).
