THE ASSIGNMENT
Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.
Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.
Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may present with a dissociative disorder.
Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that you need to bring to your practice and why they are important
CONTROVERSY ASSOCIATED WITH DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS
The DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the
classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but
also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in
agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5-TR, and dissociative disorders
are one such area. These disorders can be difficult to distinguish and diagnose. There
is also controversy in the field over the legitimacy of certain dissociative disorders, such
as dissociative identity disorder, which was formerly called multiple personality disorder.
In this Assignment, you will examine the controversy surrounding dissociative disorders.
You will also explore clinical, ethical, and legal considerations pertinent to working with
patients with these disorders.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE
Review this weeks Learning Resources on dissociative disorders.
Use the Walden Library to investigate the controversy regarding dissociative
disorders. Locate at least three scholarly articles that you can use to support your
Assignment.
THE ASSIGNMENT (23 PAGES)
Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.
Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your
rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.
Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may
present with a dissociative disorder.
Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that
you need to bring to your practice and why they are important
Rubric
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeIn 23
pages, address
the following:
Explain the
controversy that
surrounds
dissociative
disorders.
15 to
>13.0 pts
Excellent
The
response
includes an
accurate
and concise
explanation
of the
controversy
within the
field
related to
dissociative
disorders.
13 to
>11.0 pts
Good
The
response
includes an
accurate
explanation
of the
controversy
within the
field
related to
dissociative
disorders.
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Explain your
professional
beliefs about
dissociative
disorders,
supporting your
rationale with at
least three
scholarly
references from
the literature.
25 to
>22.0 pts
Excellent
The
response
includes a
thorough
and wellorganized
explanation
of the
student’s
professional
beliefs about
dissociative
disorders.
Rationale
demonstrates
critical
thinking and
is strongly
supported
22 to
>19.0 pts
Good
The response
includes a
wellorganized
explanation
of the
student’s
professional
beliefs about
dissociative
disorders.
Rationale is
clear and
appropriately
supported
with three
scholarly
references.
11 to
>10.0 pts
Fair
The
response
includes a
somewhat
vague or
inaccurate
explanation
of the
controversy
within the
field
related to
dissociative
disorders.
Pts
10 to
>0 pts
Poor
The
response
includes a
vague or
inaccurate
explanation
of the
controversy
within the
field
related to
dissociative
disorders.
Or the
response is
missing.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a
somewhat vague
explanation of
the student’s
professional
beliefs about
dissociative
disorders.
Rationale is
somewhat
unclear and
references either
provide weak
support for the
rationale or are
not
scholarly/current.
15 pts
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a
vague
explanation
of the
student’s
professional
beliefs about
dissociative
25 pts
disorders.
Rationale is
unclear and
references are
inappropriate.
Or the
response is
missing.
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
with three
scholarly
references.
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Explain
strategies for
maintaining the
therapeutic
relationship with
a client that may
present with a
dissociative
disorder.
30 to
>26.0 pts
Excellent
The
response
includes an
accurate
and concise
explanation
of
strategies
for
maintaining
the
therapeutic
relationship
with a
client that
may
present
with a
dissociative
disorder.
26 to
>23.0 pts
Good
The
response
includes an
accurate
explanation
of
strategies
for
maintaining
the
therapeutic
relationship
with a
client that
may
present
with a
dissociative
disorder.
23 to
>20.0 pts
Fair
The
response
includes a
somewhat
vague or
incomplete
explanation
of
strategies
for
maintaining
the
therapeutic
relationship
with a
client that
may
present
with a
dissociative
disorder.
20 to
>0 pts
Poor
The
response
includes a
vague or
inaccurate
explanation
of
strategies
for
maintaining
the
therapeutic
relationship
with a
client that
may
present
with a
dissociative
disorder.
Or the
response is
missing.
30 pts
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Finally, explain
ethical and legal
considerations
related to
dissociative
disorders that
you need to bring
to your practice
and why they are
important.
Ratings
15 to
>13.0 pts
Excellent
The response
includes an
accurate and
concise
explanation of
ethical and
legal
considerations
related to
dissociative
disorders that
are important
to clinical
practice and
why they are
important.
13 to
>11.0 pts
Good
The response
includes an
accurate
explanation of
ethical and
legal
considerations
related to
dissociative
disorders that
are important
to clinical
practice and
why they are
important.
11 to
>10.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a
somewhat
vague or
incomplete
explanation of
ethical and
legal
considerations
related to
dissociative
disorders that
are important
to clinical
practice and
why they are
important.
Pts
10 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a
vague and
inaccurate
explanation of
ethical and
legal
considerations
15 pts
related to
dissociative
disorders that
are important
to clinical
practice and
why they are
important. Or,
response is
missing.
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeWritten
Expression and
Formatting Paragraph
Development
and
Organization:
Paragraphs make
clear points that
support welldeveloped ideas,
flow logically,
and demonstrate
continuity of
ideas. Sentences
are carefully
focusedneither
long and
rambling nor
short and lacking
substance. A
clear and
comprehensive
purpose
statement and
introduction are
provided that
delineate all
required criteria.
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeWritten
Expression and
Formatting English writing
standards:
Correct
grammar,
Ratings
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
flow,
continuity, and
clarity. A clear
and
comprehensive
purpose
statement,
introduction,
and conclusion
are provided
that delineate
all required
criteria.
5 to
>4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses
correct
grammar,
spelling,
and
punctuation
with no
4 to
>3.5 pts
Good
Paragraphs
and
sentences
follow
writing
standards
for flow,
continuity,
and clarity
80% of the
time.
Purpose,
introduction,
and
conclusion
of the
assignment
are stated,
yet they are
brief and not
descriptive.
4 to
>3.5 pts
Good
Contains
one or two
grammar,
spelling,
and
punctuation
errors
Pts
3.5 to
>3.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs
and
sentences
follow
writing
standards
for flow,
continuity,
and clarity
60%79%
of the time.
Purpose,
introduction,
and
conclusion
of the
assignment
are vague or
off topic.
3.5 to
>3.0 pts
Fair
Contains
three or
four
grammar,
spelling,
and
punctuation
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs
and
sentences
follow
writing
standards
for flow,
continuity,
and clarity <
60% of the
time. No
purpose
statement,
introduction,
or
conclusion
were
provided.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains
many (five or
more)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors that
interfere with
5 pts
5 pts
NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
mechanics, and
proper
punctuation
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeWritten
Expression and
Formatting – The
paper follows
correct APA
format for title
page, headings,
font,
spacing, margins,
indentations,
page numbers,
parenthetical/intext citations,
and reference
list.
Ratings
errors
5 to
>4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses
correct
APA
format
with no
errors
errors
4 to
>3.5 pts
Good
Contains
one or
two APA
format
errors
3.5 to
>3.0 pts
Fair
Contains
three or
four
APA
format
errors
Pts
the readers
understanding
3 to
>0 pts
Poor
Contains
many
(five or
more)
APA
format
errors
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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