MOD002515 Coursework Questions by Debora V. Sa

debora_sa — 2022-04-02 11:17:32 UTC

Should we use multiple sources to back-up our points or is one okay.

2026-03-28 18:25:54 UTC

Yes, you should aim to use multiple sources to back up your points. For section 1 using only the DSM-5 TR refence is suffice.

How many references should we have per section?

2026-03-29 12:24:24 UTC

In section 1, citing only the DSM-5 TR is sufficient. In section 2, at least 5 citations for each biological and social Ps must be included, except for the protective factors (whose citations are optional). In section 3, the theoretical model, as well as any evidence used to back up your points, must be cited.

In section 2 the references are to show the link between the diagnosis and the P, in section 3 should the references show this too or should they explain the mechanism behind the psychological P?

2026-03-31 14:30:16 UTC

Caution, in Section 2, the references must clearly demonstrate how each P is linked to either being a biological or social factor. In Section 3, the references should be clearly linked to the chosen model and used to support the mechanisms underlying the psychological Ps

Section 3

2026-04-01 13:37:09 UTC

For the 4 psychological Ps do we have to find evidence for each one.

Do all 4Ps need to be from the same model, and the same model that we are critically analysing?

The psychological Ps must be clearly linked to the model you have chosen. You should use the model to explain how the psychological Ps are connected, how they are maintained, and/or how they have developed in line with the mechanisms proposed by the model. Evidence for each one is not required.

Section 3

2026-04-03 14:07:42 UTC

How should section 3 be structured, as the lecture did not go into this.

Please check the content of the third seminar. One possible way to structure this section is to first identify the four psychological Ps and clearly state the model you will be using, briefly describing its key principles. You can then use this model to explain how the psychological Ps are connected, how they are maintained, and/or how they have developed, in line with the mechanisms proposed by the model.

Section 2

2026-04-03 16:02:40 UTC

In section 2 do we need 5 citations per social P and biological P for 1 P. E.g. 5 citations for social predisposing factor and 5 citations for biological predisposing factor

In section 2, at least 5 citations for each biological and social Ps must be included, except for the protective factors (whose citations are optional). Section 2 asks to identify 3 social Ps (i.e., predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating) and 2 biological Ps (i.e., predisposing, perpetuating), so you'll need one citation for each. For the social and biological protective factors, the citations are optional.

In section 2 do we require 5 cites for each social P and Bio P for 1 factor e.g. 5 cites for bio predisposing and 5 for social?

2026-04-03 18:45:28 UTC

This has been answered in this Padlet. Section 2 asks to identify 3 social Ps (i.e., predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating) and 2 biological Ps (i.e., predisposing, perpetuating), so you'll need one citation for each. For the social and biological protective factors, the citations are optional.

Diagnosis Criteria

2026-04-08 13:14:30 UTC

When writing the DSM-5-TR criteria do we changing the wording into our own representation of it. or can it be how it is written in the diagnostic manual? I am concerned if my wording is similar to the wording of the DSM-5-TR criteria that it'll be flagged for plagiarism.

If you are using wording taken directly from the DSM diagnostic manual, it should be appropriately cited.

2026-04-11 20:32:54 UTC

for Karl case study, there is no clear biological protective factor, is it okay to assume he has high IQ due to his father being highly intelligent and given that he is a university student?

Yes, the protective factor may be reasonably inferred, provided that they are clearly and logically explained and supported by evidence from the literature.

Diagnosis Criteria: I would also like to know if it is preferred that we use direct quotes from the DSM-5 for this section. Or if we should rewrite it in our own words? Which is better?

2026-04-14 11:20:12 UTC

When describing the diagnosis, you should use direct quotations from the DSM. However, when applying the diagnosis to the case, you should use your own words and, where possible, illustrate with quotes from the case.

section 2

2026-04-14 14:39:45 UTC

Is it okay if we are under word count by 300 words in section 2. I have used 7 references in this section and feel I have met the requirements but I am still under word count. Should I find other sources to back up why my factor is important. Would including more than one reference make me more likely to get a first. for example talking about two different studies and how they show why the predisposing biological factor is relevant. are we penalised for being under word count.

The suggested word count for each section is intended as guidance only, so you will not be penalised for being under the recommended word count provided the assessment requirements are met. The key requirement is that the total word count for the assignment does not exceed 1,750 words.

2026-04-14 22:47:29 UTC

I don't know if anyone asked this but can i just include a reference list at the end of my paper rather than after each section?

This was already answered in lectures and seminars. It is preferable to include the reference list at the end of each section, but if you include it at the end, this is also fine.

there seems to be contradictory advice about section 1.1. Sometimes we're told to copy and past the criteria A - J, but sometimes we're told to put it into our own words to shorten it for the word count. Which is best?

2026-04-14 23:40:19 UTC

You'll need to use both. You need to cite the criteria to explain the diagnosis, but also to use your own words and case examples to explain how it applies to the case.

Section 1

2026-04-17 00:40:27 UTC

You have mentioned to do both copy and pasting the criteria and putting it into our own words. In a lecture I think I recall you mentioning that the criteria counts towards our word count. when copy and pasting the criteria that alone is over 400 words so with the rest of my section 1 my word count is very large, meaning I would haver to sacrifice a lot of words on other sections (around 300 words) to not be over the final word count. If it was just the criteria being included in section 1 I would understand the 300 word count but with other stuff included it is impossible to get the section to the word count with copy and pasting the criteria. Please correct me if I have misunderstood something.

In Section 1, students need to demonstrate their understanding of the diagnosis by summarising and appropriately citing the diagnostic criteria (rather than copying and pasting). They should then use their own words, alongside relevant case examples, to explain how the diagnosis applies to the case.