Psychology 11: Psychological Disorders: Foundations

Proof required

Link the public repo or shared document with a cited overview of how disorders are classified and how that has changed, describing categories only (never diagnosing anyone), with every source cited.

What gets checked

• It describes; it never diagnoses or advises treatment.
• Changes over time are cited.
• Criticisms of classification are named.

Common mistakes

• Results the files cannot reproduce.
• A summary of the reading instead of your own work.

Powstik Guide

A cited overview of how disorders are classified and how that has changed, describing categories only (never diagnosing anyone).

Steps

1. Read the linked chapter and take the self-check.
2. Make a public repo.
3. Build the smallest version that works, then check it.
4. Write a README: the question, the method, what you found, the limits.
5. Ask someone who knows psychology to check it.

README
Course 11: Psychological Disorders: Foundations
Question:
Data (source, n, how it was collected):
Method:
Result:
Limits:

What gets sent back

• No data or no code.
• Data from people that breaks the rules above.
• Copied work with no history.

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• It describes; it never diagnoses or advises treatment.
• Changes over time are cited.
• Criticisms of classification are named.
• Do the files produce what the README says?

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Proof required

Link the public repo or shared document with a research summary of one disorder: what is known about prevalence and causes, how strong the evidence is, and what is unknown, with every source cited.

What gets checked

• Evidence strength is judged for each claim.
• No diagnosis or treatment advice is given.
• Sources are open and cited.

Common mistakes

• Results the files cannot reproduce.
• A summary of the reading instead of your own work.

Powstik Guide

A research summary of one disorder: what is known about prevalence and causes, how strong the evidence is, and what is unknown.

Steps

1. Read the linked chapter and take the self-check.
2. Make a public repo.
3. Build the smallest version that works, then check it.
4. Write a README: the question, the method, what you found, the limits.
5. Ask someone who knows psychology to check it.

README
Course 11: Psychological Disorders: Foundations
Question:
Data (source, n, how it was collected):
Method:
Result:
Limits:

What gets sent back

• No data or no code.
• Data from people that breaks the rules above.
• Copied work with no history.

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• Evidence strength is judged for each claim.
• No diagnosis or treatment advice is given.
• Sources are open and cited.
• Do the files produce what the README says?

You'll sign in first, then come straight back here.

Proof required

Name the people who heard a 5-minute talk on the research into one disorder, ending with where to find professional help (no advice of your own) and add the slides and the recording or their written questions.

What gets checked

• It stays descriptive and research-based.
• It points to professional help, not self-help advice.
• Questions are answered carefully.

Common mistakes

• Reading slides aloud with no questions taken.
• Claims with no study behind them.

Powstik Guide

A 5-minute talk on the research into one disorder, ending with where to find professional help (no advice of your own).

Steps

1. Read the linked chapter and take the self-check.
2. Plan the talk or poster around one question.
3. Present it to at least two people who know some psychology.
4. Write down their questions and your answers.

Plan
Course 11: Psychological Disorders: Foundations
Question:
Studies I cite:
What I expect to be asked:

What gets sent back

• Nobody heard it.
• No sources.

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• It stays descriptive and research-based.
• It points to professional help, not self-help advice.
• Questions are answered carefully.
• Did the person explain it in their own words and answer a question?

You'll sign in first, then come straight back here.