Submit a paper which compares and contrasts two mental health theories:
- -You may choose your theories from the textbook or from other sources.
- -Describe each theory, including some history about the person who developed the theory and the major ideas and applications of the theory.
- -Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ.
- -Include a statement of how each theory could be used in your nursing practice. Include specific patient examples if you have them. You may also critique the theory: Is there anything with which you disagree or are there any problems you can identify?
- -It is expected that this essay will be 2-3 pages in length (not including the title page), double-spaced. Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion and proper APA citations from any source material you use, including your text.
Scoring Rubric: Compare and Contrast Two Mental Health Theories Assignment –
Criteria Points
- Title page, Grammar, punctuation, and in-text citations are present and correct. – 1
- Paper describes two mental health theories and the major ideas and applications of the theories. – 2
- Paper describes the history of the person who developed each theory. – 2
- Paper describes how the two theories are similar and how they are different. – 1
- Paper describes how each theory could be used in nursing practice as applied to a specific patient example – 2
- Paper includes proper introduction and conclusion and is 2-3 pages in length. – 2
