Assignment Instructions
Part 1 (3 pages single spaced)
Analyze the vignettes included above and apply concepts presented in class lectures and course readings. Be sure to:
• Summarize the information presented in the vignettes using your own words
• Identify and apply at least 2 theoretical models/frameworks of sexual development to Andrea’s experience.
• Synthesize what (if any) moral, religious, cultural, gendered, and/or age-related assumptions held by the parents AND assessor may have influenced the clinical narrative.
• Explore the extent to which Andrea has agency/control over the assessor’s perception of her sexuality.
• Identify additional information that the intake assessor could have asked for or offered the client to improve the accuracy of the assessment.
Part 2 (1 page single spaced)
Engage in self-reflection by describing your personal response to the vignettes. Be sure to:
• Analyze your personal reaction to the clinical narrative
o Include any assumptions you made about Andrea after reading the clinical narrative
o Describe (if any) emotional responses occurred in response to the clinical narrative
• Interpret your personal reaction to the client narrative
o Include thoughts and any emotional responses
o Note anything that surprised you, upset you or made you uncomfortable
• Synthesize the ways and extent to which perception of Andrea’s sexuality can change depending upon which narrative is presented
References Reference at least 5 scholarly sources from the class materials or course reading list using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format. Note: “Scholarly Sources” refers to peer-review journal articles and annotated books. Non-scholarly sources can be included but will not count toward the required number of sources.
Formatting Requirements
Unless otherwise specified, all written work must be submitted typed, using Times New Roman 12-pt. font, single-spaced, with 1” margins. All written work is to be original with citations properly referenced according to the American Psychological Association (APA) style manual. Assignments must be uploaded in MS-Word format (.doc or .docx), as the comments/track changes feature will be used for grading and providing feedback. Please read the handout on APA formatting and academic writing prior to submitting any written work. If you struggle with APA formatting, you may find this tutorial helpful:
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
Electronic Submission
All assignments must be turned in using the assignments feature on bCourses by the due date and time given by the instructor. Turnitin software will be used to assess all submissions for plagiarism. Late submission will result in a full letter grade reduction for each subsequent day.
