Distinguished - Clearly introduces one psychological disorder from the list of prompt options.

Proficient - Introduces one psychological disorder from the list of prompt options. Minor details are slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally introduces one psychological disorder from the list of prompt options. Relevant details are unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to introduce one psychological disorder from the list of prompt options; however, significant details are unclear.

Non-Performance - The introduction of one psychological disorder from the list of prompt options is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains at least one theory of etiology of the disorder.

Proficient - Explains at least one theory of etiology of the disorder. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains at least one theory of etiology of the disorder. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain at least one theory of etiology of the disorder; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of at least one theory of etiology of the disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle).

Proficient - Explains the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle). The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle). The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle); however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle) is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively, clearly, and accurately summarizes the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and clinical interventions of the disorder.

Proficient - Summarizes the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and clinical interventions of the disorder. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally summarizes the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and clinical interventions of the disorder. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and clinical interventions of the disorder; however, significant details are missing, unclear, and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The summary of the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and clinical interventions of the disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the treatment options of the disorder.

Proficient - Discusses the treatment options of the disorder. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses the treatment options of the disorder. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the treatment options of the disorder; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the treatment options of the disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the predominance of the disorder in our current society.

Proficient - Analyzes the predominance of the disorder in our current society. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the predominance of the disorder in our current society. The analysis is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the predominance of the disorder in our current society; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the predominance of the disorder in our current society is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.