Psychological constructs related to espionage
Assignment 2: Psychological Constructs Related to Espionage
Often, the manifestations of psychopathology are related to the motivation behind and behavior involved in acts of espionage. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore what specific psychopathologies may be common to these acts. Keep in mind that the presence of a certain psychopathology in one spy is not indicative of its presence in all spies.
Tasks:
Using at least two scholarly resources from the professional literature, research psychopathology related to acts of espionage. The literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).
Create a 2- to 4-page paper responding to the following:
- Identify at least two psychopathologies that have been correlated to acts of espionage, treason, or disloyalty.
- Describe the psychopathologies you researched related to acts of espionage and explain how these psychopathologies can motivate one to spy, in your own words.
Give reasons in support of your responses.
Submission Details:
- By Wednesday, July 30, 2014, save your paper as M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and submit it to the M2 Assignment 2 Dropbox.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
| Described in detail two psychopathologies that have been correlated to acts of espionage, treason, or disloyalty. |
40 |
| Explained the psychopathologies identified and how these psychopathologies can motivate one to spy. |
40 |
| Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
20 |
| Total: |
100 |
