Psychological Disorders Research

Choose a psychological disorder from list posted in the classroom. Students will not be assigned the same disorders so it is important to sign up early if there is one you specifically want to research. The following is list of requirements for the project:

1. Name of Disorder (any slang terms or other names used)

2. Diagnosis - Using the DSM IV LINK compile a complete list of symptoms

3. Hereditary - What is the link between family members?

4. Typical age of onset

5. Treatment - How treatable is the disorder?  What does treatment look like? (medication, behavior modification, electrotherapy, etc.)

6. Permanency - Define what recovery for this disorder looks like.  Is it reversible? Can symptoms be managed or eliminated?  Will continue to get progressively worse even with treatment?

7. Case Study (one individual story)

          This is where you breath life into your presentation.  Help us understand the disorder by illustrating at least one case study.  You must include pictures and/or video.  The patient must not be an actor or hypothetical...you need to research a documented case.

8. Your presentation needs to be 5-7 minutes be on either power point or keynote.
9. You must have at least one audience participation piece (more than a simple raising of hands)
25 pts.

Due Monday June 3rd

Friday's assignment

Read chapter 16 section 2 and answer questions 1-4 pg 459 (review questions)

Stress

Dealing with Stress

Read chapter 15 -1 paying careful attention to the vocabulary listed in blue throughout. Answer questions 1-5 (section review) on page 419.  For question # 4, take the SRRS on 417. According to the scale discussed on page 418 (total score as an indicator of illness), how susceptible are you to illness?  For #5, start your log now (wednesday class) and finish Thursday in class.

Myers-briggs TEST

Complete 5 on page 368 (in class on Friday)
Go to the following link and take the MBTI

Record your results and take a moment to see which famous people share your personality type

LINK

After taking the MBTI turn your book to page 380.  Read through the (8) defense mechanisms listed.  Decide with (3) defensive mechanism you most commonly employ and write them down.  Provide a personal example for the (3) you listed.

EXAMPLE: Mr. Neil hears on the weather report that heavy winds and damaging hail are forecasted for Bend.  Mr. Neil just planted his garden and he doesn't accept that his tomatoes need protection so he  
neglects to cover his garden.

Chapter 3 assessment

In class on Thursday:
Answer Reviewing the Facts(1-10); Recalling Facts(1-5); and Critical Thinking(1-5)

Chapter 3 TEST Friday

We are studying for the test on Thursday.  Some of you may have AP exams or otherwise be absent Friday.  Makeup for the test will be on Monday at lunch or after school.