MA Applied Psychology

Assignment for Psychopathology Course (PSYC)

Instructions:
“Social constructionism argues that concepts of disease and the body are the product of
specific socio-historical periods rather than reflections of an independently existing nature
and reality.” – Kevin White. This paradigm critiques the enforced categories of psychological
disorders. The paradigm has received support from past records of several psychological
disorders and their etiology, for instance, attention deficit disorder, which later became
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. There are numerous examples.
Write an essay portraying your agreement or disagreement with the idea of social
constructionism in psychological disorders. Support your arguments with relevant academic
writings.

Due Date: March 21st, 2024.

Word Limit: 1,500 words (approx.)
Total mark: 50 marks (20% weightage)
Format: APA format (Times New Roman (12 pts); 1.5 line spacing)
Citation and Referencing: APA 7.

Notes:
1. Submit the assignment in printout form.
2. Give your assignment a clear title.
3. Submission of assignment after due date will lead to negative marking.
 Assessment Criteria

Rubrics for Assessment of Assignment

Research: Marks
1. Does the assignment have an appropriate title? 3
2. Is the structure coherent? 3
3. Does the student present the concepts well? 4
4. Has the student read sufficiently widely for the assignment? 5
5. Does the student understand the literature mentioned? 5
6. Is there appropriate use of definitions, tables, graphs, and 10
illustrations?
7. Has the student chosen appropriate academic literature to present 10
their argument?
8. Is there appropriate use of APA citation, references, and formatting? 10