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Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. You can refer to the “Format Requirements” page for specific format requirements. Respond to the topics for this writing assignment using your own words. Design your responses as if you are explaining facts, concepts, and ideas to someone who is not familiar with the subject matter. Be sure to include creative examples wherever they may be appropriate. Also, be sure to provide a title for each of your essay responses.

This assignment requires you to write essays in response to all of the following:

Part A: Briefly characterize the three personality disorders grouped within cluster C.

Part B: Summarize the characteristics of fetishistic, transvestic, and pedophilic disorders based on anomalous target preferences.

Part C: Explain the characteristics of specific learning disorders, including etiological factors that may be associated with any or all of these disorders.

Hide RubricsRubric Name: Assignment 8 RubricThis table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptableCriterion ScorePart A: Cluster C Personality Disorders25 points

Student provides clear and logical descriptions of the three Cluster C personality disorders. Examples are salient and appropriate.

18 points

Student provides a mostly clear and logical description of the three Cluster C personality disorders. Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.

12 points

Student provides a partially clear and logical description of the three Cluster C personality disorders. Examples are weak at best and only vaguely appropriate.

0 points

Student provides neither descriptions of the three Cluster C personality disorders nor examples.

/ 25Part B: Summarize Fetishistic, Transvestic, and Pedophilic Disorders Based on Anomolous Target Preferences25 points

Student provides clear and logical descriptions of fetishistic, transvestic, and pedophilic disorders. Examples are salient and appropriate.

18 points

Student provides mostly clear and accurate descriptions of fetishistic, transvestic, and pedophilic disorders.Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.

12 points

Student provides a partially clear and accurate description of fetishistic, transvestic, and pedophilic disorders. Examples are marginally salient and only vaguely appropriate.

0 points

Student provides no descriptions of fetishistic, transvestic, and pedophilic disorders nor examples.

/ 25Part C: Explain Specific Learning Disorders, Including Etiological Factors30 points

Student provides clear and logical characterizations of reading, mathematical, and writing disorders. Examples are salient, thoughtful, and appropriate.

20 points

Student provides mostly clear and logical characterizations of reading, mathematical, and writing disorders. Examples are mostly salient and appropriate.

10 points

Student provides partially clear and logical characterizations of reading, mathematical, and writing disorders. Examples are partially salient and appropriate.

0 points

Student provides neither a characterization of reading, mathematical, and writing disorders nor examples.

/ 30Mechanics - Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling5 points

Student does not make any errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling especially those that distract the reader from the content.

4 points

Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2 points

Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

/ 5Writing Style - Organization, Transitions, Tone5 points

The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.

4 points

This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.

2 points

This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.

0 points

This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.

/ 5APA Format - Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and Cover Page5 points

The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.

4 points

There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

2 points

There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

0 points

There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

/ 5APA Format - Citations and References5 points

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.

4 points

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.

2 points

Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.

0 points

The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present.