Description
part 1
for your initial post
, think of a particular life difficulty (one of your own or someone you know) and share it with your classmates for discussion. (Remember to share at your comfort level. You are not required, and do not need to share anything that is too personal.)
Think about and list the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that are associated with this difficulty. Use the continuum chart on pages 10 and 11 and describe the behavior, emotions, and cognitions that are associated with this difficulty.
(Where did they fall on the scale of normal, mild, moderate, mental disorder less severe, or mental disorder more severe?) Using the three criteria on page 5, describe whether or not the life difficulty resulted in “abnormal behavior.” List any cultural norms or factors that should be considered.
Part 2 Carefully read Chapter 4, pages 74-76 in your textbook. Notice the case study of Professor Smith on page 74. Do you think that the DSM covers the most important aspects of Professor Smith and his symptoms? Why or why not? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of diagnosis? Do you think diagnosis results in a particular negative stigma? Why or why not? Write an entry answering these questions along with your thoughts on the purpose of diagnosis for this week’s assignment. This will be graded according to the rubric below.
Share your thoughts to the questions, using a good reference in order to support your answers. You should write at least 200 words.
