The purpose of this assignment is for students to show an understanding of Psychology Disorders and concepts associated with it, specifically schizophrenia. Students must then apply this understanding to a specific example.

To successfully complete this assignment, students must:
 

1. Answer every question in complete sentences!
2. Include textbook citations within the answer in APA style.
3. Make sure that there is an APA reference page attached to the assignment.
4. Make sure to follow all directions in the assignment, including word counts.
5. Upload the assignment by the due date, including the APA Reference page.

Hint: When using Google docs the formatting gets messed up on the Reference page when the document is uploaded. This means you will lose points for APA style since formatting is important. You might want to save your assignment as a PDF file and then upload it!

For this assignment read the example below, then answer the questions:

Jacobs behavior has become increasingly odd over the past several months. He says things like I am the frustrating! He started hearing voices that tell him to steal groceries. He no longer expresses love and affection to his family and refuses to interact socially with those around him.

1. Is Jacob exhibiting a disorder of emotion, thought, or self? Name and Define the psychological disorder that Jacob is suffering from. Include a definition of both positive and negative symptoms Make sure you cite the textbook in APA style. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
2. What 2 positive symptoms does Jacob exhibit in the above example? Define the symptoms and explain how Jacobs behavior is consistent with these 2 symptoms. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
3. What 2 negative symptoms does Jacob exhibit in the above example. Define the symptoms and explain how Jacobs behavior is consistent with these 2 symptoms. (6 pts; Minimum 60 words, include word count)
4. Provide a discussion of one potential biological factor and one environmental factor that may have led to Jacob developing this disorder. (4 pts; Minimum 50 words, include word count)
5. Includes an APA Reference page with appropriate pages cited and uses APA referencing style in the assignment when answering questions. (5 pts)
6. Grammar/spelling mistakes, word counts, use of complete sentences (3 pts)