Week 1
Background
Essentialism is the belief that certain categories (e.g., psychological disorders) have a true nature that people cannot directly observe. Meanwhile, social constructionism states that cultures construct categories, such as psychological disorders.
Instructions
Choose an “essentialist” or “social constructionist” point of view and write a reflection paper in which you explain and defend your concept of psychopathology. Assess the current research available to support your findings, providing examples where applicable.
Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Length: 2-3 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to National University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
