Objectives:
Contrast the major treatment methods of today to those of the past.
Describe the various models of abnormal psychology.
S Study Materials
Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach
Description:
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Objectives:
Contrast the major treatment methods of today to those of the past.
Describe the various models of abnormal psychology.
S Study Materials
Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach
Description:
Read Chapters 1 and 2; preview Chapters 3 and 4 in Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach.
Media List Resource
Description:
Reference the attached list to complete the assignment for this Topic.
T Tasks
Abnormal Psychology in the Media
Description:
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.
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:
Describe how the character exhibits abnormal behavior.
Explain how therapists in each of the five perspectives would treat the character.
Describe which perspective you feel is the best. Justify your choice based on scholarly
research.
Use the GCU Library databases; include a minimum of five references or other resources besides the
textbook for evidentiary support.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical
Support articles for assistance.
Topic 1 DQ 1
Description:
Choose a mental illness with a treatment that has changed over the years. Contrast the past treatments for that illness
with the current treatments. Explain if you think the current treatments are superior and why.
Topic 1 DQ 2
Description:
If a drug helps a person's behavior become more "normal," does that mean that a biochemical abnormality was the cause
of the abnormal behavior in the first place? Why or why not?
Topic 1 Participation
Description:
NA
T Topic 2: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive and Trauma Related Disorders
Description
Objectives:
Compare different types of anxiety disorders.
Apply different techniques used to treat anxiety disorders.
Describe the difference between a fear and a phobia.
S Study Materials
Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach
Description:
Read Chapter 5 in Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach.
Depression, Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Insomnia
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