Select a fictional character from television, movies or English literature and come up with a tentative DSM-5 diagnosis (and using all relevant DSM-5 specifiers). Describe the individual and give a brief history of the presenting problem, then present your diagnostic impressions.

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Essay prompt: DSM-5 Diagnosis of Fictional Characters. Please read the following carefully!

Select a fictional character from television, movies or English literature and come up with a tentative DSM-5 diagnosis (and using all relevant DSM-5 specifiers). First describe the individual and give a brief history of the presenting problem, then present your diagnostic impressions. Be sure to provide evidence to justify your judgments that the necessary criteria have been met. Avoid real-life personalities. A differential diagnosis (rule outs) with three (3) appropriate DSM-5 disorders and thorough rationale as to why they can be ruled out must also be included. You must include relevant DSM-5 criteria to support your diagnosis and why this individual meets criteria. You will include various forms of social-environmental stressors/problems, medical conditions, and functional impairments in the individual’s life that could impact the development/course/severity of the mental illness(es).

You are required to find one peer reviewed article to support your argument (of the particular diagnosis) and cite using APA style in your paper. This can be done through searching psychology database (PsycInfo) on the library’s website (https://library.mtsu.edu/psychology/databases). Ask your instructor if you need additional help. You must also include your textbook as a reference AND cite appropriate DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for the disorder you are diagnosing and those that you are ruling out.

Each paper should be at least two pages (not including a title and reference page; no more than 4 pages), double spaced, with a simple header including your paper’s title and your name, and an APA style reference page. References should be placed on page three (or page 4 if you include a title page) of your document and should begin at the top of the page. Be careful to avoid plagiarism! References should be cited in-text and referenced using APA style. Papers will be run through an electronic plagiarism program. Avoid copying words written by others without using proper quotation style (from APA manual) and citations. Feel free to reach out to your instructor or your TA for APA style support and resources.
Each paper is worth 100 points. Papers must be submitted via D2L prior to 11:59 p.m. on the due date. If the paper is one class period late, 10 points will be taken away. Papers will not be accepted later than one class period following the deadline (i.e., a grade of 0 will be given for that assignment). Returned papers will include specific feedback on ways to improve written expression. Grading guidelines are as follows:

95 to 100 points: The paper is meritorious, clearly exceeding the requirements for the assignment. An A+ paper includes all of the following: Includes extra sources that are relevant to the argument and provides evidence supporting the student’s main points. Goes beyond what is presented in the articles/citations (i.e., not merely a summary of the articles but also includes student’s own thoughts, opinions, knowledge, or personal experiences). Near perfect grammar (i.e., must show evidence that the paper was proofread carefully and that the student used spellcheck or other grammar aides). Correct APA style (no title page needed, but must use correct font type (Times New Roman), size (12 pt font throughout), formatting of in-text citations and references, reference page, etc.)

80 to 94 points: The paper is meeting expectations for the assignment.

60 to 79 points: The paper is lower than the expected standards for this class. Paper does not include one or more required components (e.g., reference page, in-text citations, supplemental peer-reviewed source, etc.).

Below 60 points: The paper is sloppy and poorly written. Paper was not turned in, or it was turned in more than one class period late, or the student plagiarized some material.
Remember, essays should use APA style formatting with in-text citations AND a reference page.
Edited to add information regarding citing a series or film in APA style:

Since you are using a fictional character from a film or other media, it would be appropriate to cite that media source in-text and in your reference section of your paper. Here is a link from the

Purdue Owl website on how to cite media in APA style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_audiovisual_media.html
Here is a link that demonstrates how to cite motion pictures or a television series in APA style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa6_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_other_non_print_sources.html