Describe the connection between addiction and mental disorders.

Discuss the physiological mechanisms that make people prone to addiction.

Non performance

Does not discuss the physiological mechanisms that make people prone to addiction.

Basic

Discusses physiological mechanisms in general.

Proficient

Discusses the physiological mechanisms that make people prone to addiction.

Distinguished

Analyzes the physiological mechanisms that make people prone to addiction.

Criteria

Describe which mental disorders are commonly paired with some type of addiction.

Non performance

Does not describe which mental disorders are commonly paired with some type of addiction.

Basic

Describes mental disorders but does not connect them to addiction.

Proficient

Describes which mental disorders are commonly paired with some type of addiction.

Distinguished

Analyzes which mental disorders are commonly paired with some type of addiction.

Criteria

Discuss addictions common in today’s society.

Non performance

Does not discuss addictions common in today’s society.

Basic

Lists addictions common in today’s society.

Proficient

Discusses addictions common in today’s society.

Distinguished

Analyzes addictions common in today’s society.

Criteria

Discuss the mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society.

Non performance

Does not discuss the mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society.

Basic

Lists mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society.

Proficient

Discusses the mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society

Distinguished

Evaluates the mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society.

Criteria

Describe the connection between addiction and mental disorders.

Non performance

Does not describe the connection between addiction and mental disorders.

Basic

Describes addiction and mental disorders but does not make a connection.

Proficient

Describes the connection between addiction and mental disorders.

Distinguished

Evaluates the connection between addiction and mental disorders.

Criteria

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Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Non performance

Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Basic

Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Proficient

Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Distinguished

Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

Criteria

Use APA style and format.

Non performance

Does not use APA format and style.

Basic

Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors.

Proficient

Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors.

Distinguished

Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.