By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply social and developmental theories to adolescent development.
Apply social theories to the case study.
Apply developmental theories to the case study.
Competency 2: Describe the physical growth and cognitive development found in adolescence.
Describe the physical and cognitive development of an adolescent.
Competency 3: Describe the social relationships and family patterns viewed in adolescent development.
Describe social relationships and family patterns of an adolescent.
Competency 4: Explain mental health and psychosocial problems common during adolescence.
Identify mental health and psychosocial problems related to an adolescent case study.
Competency 5: Apply findings from scholarly literature to issues in adolescent development.
Apply findings from a scholarly article to an issue with an adolescent.
Competency 6: Apply critical thinking and communication skills concerning adolescent psychology in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful.
Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.