Abnormal Psychology in the Media Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that describes abnormal behavior based on the five perspectives of abnormal psychology. Choose a media piece that depicts elements of abnormal psychology and treatment methods. Use the resources list attached to assist you in completing this assignment. Select one character in your chosen media piece who depicts abnormal behavior and treatment methods or the lack thereof.

HOMEWORK 1

Abnormal Psychology in the Media

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that describes abnormal behavior based on the five perspectives of abnormal psychology.
Choose a media piece that depicts elements of abnormal psychology and treatment methods. Use the resources list attached to assist you in completing this assignment.

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Select one character in your chosen media piece who depicts abnormal behavior and treatment methods or the lack thereof.

To frame the context, consider the five perspectives of abnormal psychology (biological, psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and sociocultural) and their treatment methods. Which of the five abnormal psychological perspectives best addresses the type of abnormal behavior exhibited by the character? In addition, address the following:

1. Describe how the character exhibits abnormal behavior.

2. Explain how therapists in each of the five perspectives would treat the character.

3. Describe which perspective you feel is the best. Justify your choice based on scholarly research.

· Include a minimum of five references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

This assignment uses a rubric. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

The following list of media piece for this assignment.

Movies

  1. Saving Private Ryan (PTSD)
  2. The Hours (Major Depressive Disorder)
  3. Girl, Interrupted (Borderline personality disorder)
  4. As Good As It Gets (OCD)
  5. Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Psychotic disorder)
  6. Shine (Psychotic Disorder)
  7. 28 days (Substance abuse)
  8. The Best Little Girl in the World (Eating Disorder)
  9. The Soloist (Schizophrenia)
  10. A Beautiful Mind (Schizophrenia)
  11. Falling Down (Paranoid Personality Disorder)
  12. The English Patient (Schizoid Personality Disorder)
  13. Anywhere but Here (Histrionic PD)
  14. Long Day’s Journey into Night (Histrionic PD)
  15. Goodfellas (Substance Abuse)
  16. Taxi Driver (Schizotypal PD)
  17. The Aviator (OCD)
  18. Fatal Attraction (Borderline Personality Disorder)
  19. Silence of the Lambs (Antisocial Personality Disorder)
  20. Copycat (Agoraphobia)
  21. Gone with the Wind (Histrionic PD)
  22. Trainspotting (Substance Dependence)
  23. Grey Gardens (Agoraphobia)
  24. Ordinary People (Major Depressive Disorder)
  25. Silver Linings Playbook (Bipolar Disorder)
  26. Still Alice (Alzheimer’s Disease)

Video Games (Antisocial Disorder or Addiction)

1. Manhunt

2. Grand Theft Auto

3. Fortnite

4. Call of Duty

5. NBA 2K20

6. Mortal Combat

7. Star Wars

8. Until Dawn

Documentaries

1. Waco and David Koresh (Schizotypcal, PTSD, Antisocial Personality Disorder)

2. Jeffrey Dahmer (Antisocial and Schizoid Personality Disorder)

3. Super Size Me (Impulse Control or Eating Disorder)

4. Of Two Minds (Bipolar Disorder)

5. OC87 (OCD, Aspergers, Depression)

6. I Am We (Disassociated Identiy disorder)

7. Boy Interrupted (Bipolar Disorder)

8. Untouchable (Addiction or PTSD from Abuse)

9. Unrest (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

10. Buried Above Ground (PTSD)

11. Hell and Back Again (PTSD)

Audio Books

1. Check with Audible and other audio book websites.

2. Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt (Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Borderline Personality Disorder)

3. The Shining (Substance Abuse Psychotic Disorder [related to alcoholism])

High Achiever (Substance Abuse and Addiction)

HOMEWORK 2

Case Study

Patient: A 35-year-old male who is married and has two school-aged children (8 and 10 years old).

Job History: Patient joined the military upon graduating from high school. He was unsure of a profession/career to pursue. Patient was in the United States Marines for 8 years. He reports two tours of duty overseas; one of those tours being spent in Iraq. While in the military, patient earned his bachelor’s degree in business. Patient currently works as a manager in a bank. He reports moderate levels of stress in his job, which sometimes results in him staying home from work to avoid the stress. The patient reports that while he does not dislike his job, it is not a career he can see remaining in until retirement.

Medical Background: Patient reports that he was healthy for the majority of his life. He is active and physically fit. He eats well and does not abuse drugs or alcohol. In his early 20s, he smoked but he “cleaned up his act” when he learned he and his wife were expecting their first child. Recently, he has been experiencing a variety of unexplained physical symptoms including back pain, headaches, and chest pain. He has sought medical help for these problems several times. He reports that he often goes to the ER due to experiencing chest pain, but after numerous tests are run, he is discharged upon finding nothing wrong.

Complaint: In addition to the physical symptoms listed above, the patient also states he feels scared and anxious. He has difficulty sleeping. He reports difficulty in controlling his anger and that outbursts are often directed at loved ones (wife and children).

Based on the above information, complete the following:

(Make sure to use scholarly sources to back up your responses)

1. Record important factors to consider in making a diagnosis from the case study.

2. What additional information is needed?

3. Based upon the factors listed, what is your diagnosis?

4. What would you recommend to this patient based upon the factors you have to consider?

5. Ensure you have cited tools that you used in your assessment and diagnosis, including the current version of the DSM.

HOMEWORK 3

Somatic Symptoms Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Design a 12-15-slide (not including title and reference slides) PowerPoint presentation that describes and compares somatic symptom disorders and dissociative disorders. Address the following:

1. Describe the key concepts and therapeutic process of somatic symptom disorders.

2. Describe the key concepts and therapeutic process of dissociative disorders.

3. Compare and contrast the rationale of the two therapeutic approaches for explaining psychological behavior.

Include speaker notes below each slide. Expand upon the information included in the slide. Please ensure the speaker notes for each content-related slide include a minimum of 50 words.

Use three to three to five sources to support your presentation.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HOMEWORK 4

Suicidal Tendencies

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that addresses the following:

1. Describe factors that trigger suicide.

2. Select a psychological perspective and describe how that perspective explains suicide.

3. Discuss the difference in how suicide is viewed by society based upon a person’s age.

4. Discuss treatment, including treatment after an attempted suicide and prevention programs.

Use four to six scholarly references evidentiary support in your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HOMEWORK 5

Eating Disorders or Substance Use Disorders Pamphlet

Imagine that you are the owner and resident psychologist of a mental health facility that focuses on either treatment of eating disorder or substance use disorders. Design a trifold pamphlet, flyer, or brochure that focuses on one eating or substance use disorder. Choose either one of the following eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder OR one of the following substance use disorders: alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, or opioid use disorder.

In effect, the pamphlet/flyer/brochure should be a resource for prospective clients that provides information and encourages early intervention and/or treatment strategies.

Incorporate the following components in your pamphlet/flyer/brochure:

1. Definition of the selected disorder.

2. Explain the rationale for implementing your behavior and/or treatment model.

3. How should the treatment/interventions be utilized?

4. Who is involved?

5. What is the focus of each level?

6. Are there available sources for obtaining additional resources? What are they?

7. Can your model be used to determine eligibility for other programs?

8. What makes your model effective?

9. What is the timeframe for implementation and treatment within your model?

To design your pamphlet, use the templates in Microsoft Office Word. A few samples have been attached to this assignment.

Utilize three to five sources in the creation of your pamphlet. Submit a separate references page.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HOMEWORK 6

Personality Disorder Presentation

Design a 12-15 slide PowerPoint that highlights a specific personality disorder. Include the following:

1. Discuss specific aspects of the personality disorder you selected, including how the disorder is assessed.

2. Does the disorder have a genetic predisposition? Explain.

3. Discuss brain and neurochemical features related to the disorder.

4. Explain personality characteristics that relate to the disorder.

5. Explain cognitive features that relate to the disorder.

6. Describe topics that might be addressed in programs to prevent personality disorders.

Include speaker notes below each slide. Expand upon the information included in the slide. Please ensure the speaker notes for each content-related slide include a minimum of 50 words.

Use three to five sources to support your presentation.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HOMEWORK 7

Psychotic Disorder Paper

In 1,000-1,250 words, select a psychotic disorder and discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder. Include the following:

1. Describe the problems associated with each biological method described.

2. Suggest psychological methods that could be used to help a person with a psychotic disorder. Consider if the method would be dependent upon the setting – inpatient vs. outpatient.

3. Explain the long-term outcomes for people with psychotic disorders.

Use three to five scholarly references evidentiary support in your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HOMEWORK 8

Developmental or Neurocognitive Disorder Presentation

You have been asked to present information on a developmental disorder in a faculty meeting at an elementary school. The principal has asked that you create a PowerPoint to be presented in the meeting as well as a handout that highlights some main points from your presentation that can be passed out to the teachers.

Develop a 12-15-slide PowerPoint with information on one developmental disorder that you selected. Provide information about the disorder as well as information that may be beneficial to teachers working with a child diagnosed with the disorder.

Develop a complementary handout that includes additional resources that teachers could reference for more information or support.

Use three to five scholarly sources to support your finding, with an additional five resources on for the handout.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, including an APA formatted reference slide.

Include speaker notes below each slide. Expand upon the information included in the slide. Please ensure the speaker notes for each content-related slide include a minimum of 50 words.

This assignment uses a rubric.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.