Two film analyzes are expected to be made during the semester. The films will be about the psychopathologies that will be discussed in the lesson. By linking the characters, events and scenes in the films with psychopathology a film analysis of a maximum of 1,000 words is expected. ** Movies 1)Mr. Jones 2)Beautiful Mind
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Explain What motives people to change? What needs to occur in order for people to change?
a) Human nature b) Healthy personality c) Cause of Psychopathology d) Change process: 1. What motivates people to behave as they do? 2. What motives people to change? What needs to occur in order for people to change? e) Counseling process: Counseling relationship, goals, and techniques f) Application: What are this theory’s strengths? 1. What […]
1.Psychologicalabnormalitymayincludeconcernswithconceptssuchasdeviance,distress, dysfunction, and danger. First, briefly explain what each term means from your perspective in the context of psychopathology. Then, for each term, provide a specific example of when it (e.g., distress) would be considered “normal” and, separately, an example of when it would be considered “abnormal.” Finally, explain why it is important to understand this distinction. 2.YournephewistakingIntrotoPsychasahighschoolseniorandisconfusedaboutwhichof the theoretical models is “best” at explaining abnormality. Describe for him, in no more than 100 words per model and using terms he (as a layperson) can understand, at least three models of abnormality. Then, briefly answer his question –which model do you think is best and why? Be sure to support your answerwith reference material.3.Answer both parts of this question. Imagine you are an intake clinician at a community mental health clinic: a. Ifyouhad30minutestoconductapreliminaryclinicalinterview,whatinformationwould you be sure to try to get, and why? Be sure to support your answer using the reading materials in the course. b. You’vebeentaskedtogivealecturetonewclientsexplainingtheformatandmajor characteristics of DSM-5. What are the main points you want to be sure to cover? 4.ForEACHofthefollowingdisorders,characterizethreespecificfactorsyoubelievearemost important for a basic understanding of them. Be sure to justify your choices using only about 100-150 words for each: 1.GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder 2.PanicDisorder 3.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 4.Post-TraumaticStressDisorder 5.SomaticSymptomDisorder 6.Major Depressive Disorder 7.BipolarDisorder 5.Discussthevariablesfoundintheresearchthathavebeenfoundtocorrelatewithan increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempts and completion. What types of psychopathology have been associated with an increased risk for suicide? Why might that be the case?
1.Psychologicalabnormalitymayincludeconcernswithconceptssuchasdeviance,distress, dysfunction, and danger. First, briefly explain what each term means from your perspective in the context of psychopathology. Then, for each term, provide a specific example of when it (e.g., distress) would be considered “normal” and, separately, an example of when it would be considered “abnormal.” Finally, explain why it is important to understand […]
Compose a research and practice paper for a selected emotional/behavioural challenge that individuals may experience.
Compose a research and practice paper for a selected emotional/behavioural challenge that individuals may experience. Due Date Monday 26 October 2020 Task snapshot Length Word length: 3000 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list and appendices) Weighting 60% of overall course grade Individual or Group Individual Formative or Summative Summative How will I be assessed Rubric […]
What is your own conceptual model of abnormality? That is, when you think about abnormality, what do you think causes it? For example – unconscious factors? Biology? Learning? The environment? Some combination of these things? Explore these ideas a bit and tell the class what you’re thinking.
The readings this week focus on the diagnosis, classification and sociocultural considerations of psychopathology. Your discussion post this week should address these topics. First, what is your own conceptual model of abnormality? That is, when you think about abnormality, what do you think causes it? For example – unconscious factors? Biology? Learning? The environment? Some […]
