Topic: Disorders
Write an essay on the psychological disorder Schizophrenia. For this assignment, create an essay on Schizophrenia. Use at least three reliable sources from the online library or Google Scholar.
- Introduce your chosen topic. (SCHIZOPHRENIA) Explain why you chose it and what your video/presentation will cover. (A FAMILY MEMBER IS DIAGNOSED WITH IT, AND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. )
- Identify the psychological disorder you selected and explain how prevalent it is in the U.S.
- Describe the following:
Psychological and physical symptoms and associated behaviors.
Diagnosis or detection of the disorder
Role of nature and nurture (biology and environment)
- Provide an overview of treatment methods and how successful they generally are.
You may choose a specific approach or method and describe that, if you like.
- Conclude by:
describing your view of psychology as a field
describing your view of the diagnosis and treatment of disorders.
explaining whether taking this course affected your views of psychology or mental health issues.
explaining how you will use the information in this course in your life or chosen field.