Psychology

Case Study Instructions

Write a paper of at least 400 words not including headers, footers, or pasted prompts discussing the case and the following questions:

Read the following case study: Case Study 3
Write an analysis of Paul from ALL of the following perspectives: trait (focus on the Big Five), learning-theory, humanist, and sociocultural. In your analysis, consider the following questions:
- How is Paul different at home from at work? Which perspective is this consistent with? Please use textbook concepts and definitions in your paper.
- How is Pauls age relevant?
- Paul doesnt seem to finish things. What does that tell you about him?
Submit your work to your instructor.

Submission Guidelines

Only doc, docx, and odt file types are accepted – PDF files are not accepted. You may download Microsoft Office for free under Pages.

Rubric

Case Study Grading Rubric 40 points

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Analysis of Case

15 to >13.5 pts

Expert

The analysis of the case demonstrates a full understanding of textbook concepts. Writer is able to analyze the case subject objectively and without personal bias.

13.5 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The analysis of the case demonstrates a good understanding of textbook concepts. Writer is able to analyze the case subject with little bias and attempts to translate the case into larger psychological disorders and therapies.

12 to >11.25 pts

Apprentice

The analysis of the case demonstrates a moderate understanding of textbook concepts. Writer misinterprets no more that 1 section of the case prompt. Their analysis of the subject seems somewhat subjective.

11.25 to >0 pts

Novice

The writer does not analyze the case fully using textbook concepts. The writer misinterprets at least 1 section of the case prompt. The writer makes diagnostic errors and analyzes case with bias or with a misunderstanding of textbook concepts.

15 pts

Writing Content

15 to >13.5 pts

Expert

Writing ties together information from textbook. The case study covers all questions in the prompt fully. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Paper is at least 400 words.

13.5 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Writing generally ties together information from the textbook. The case study covers all questions in the prompt fully. Paper is somewhat disjointed and does not flow between sections. Paper is at least 400 words.

12 to >11.25 pts

Apprentice

The case study sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. Paper is at least 400 words.

11.25 to >0 pts

Novice

Author does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues and sources. It does not answer all questions in the prompt. Paper is less than 400 words.

15 pts

Spelling & Grammar

5 pts

Full Marks

No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.

0 pts

No Marks

Contains more than one spelling &/or grammar mistake.

5 pts

APA Style Citations

5 pts

Full Marks

Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both in-text citations and bibliography.

0 pts

No Marks

Does not cite every source in both in-text citations and bibliography.

5 pts

Total Points: 40

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