Analyzing Fictional Psychological Disorders
Assessment Description
Locate a book, movie, television, or streaming series that portrays a character with a personality disorder or childhood disorder (e.g., characters from the movies: Mean Girls, Girl Interrupted, Conspiracy Theory or TV/streaming shows: Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Good Doctor, Atypical, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).
In an essay of 1,200-1,500 words, address the following:
Identify manifestations of pathological behavior for the character.
Provide a possible diagnosis for the character with justification (use current DSM diagnostic and ICD codes).
Identify the psychological model (i.e., biological, cognitive) that best explains the cause of the symptoms/behaviors.
Based on the identified psychological model, discuss a possible treatment plan, including ways the character can modify their behaviors to cope.
Analyzing Fictional Psychological Disorders
Use the GCU Library databases and include two to four scholarly sources from the GCU library to support claims. In addition to using scholarly resources from the library, it is acceptable to use classroom resources (current and past topics), the textbook, and credible internet-based sources (.org, .edu, mil, .gov).
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center,
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Analyzing Fictional Psychological Disorders
Assessment Description
Locate a book, movie, television, or streaming series that portrays a character with a personality disorder or childhood disorder (e.g., characters from the movies: Mean Girls, Girl Interrupted, Conspiracy Theory or TV/streaming shows: Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Good Doctor, Atypical, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).
In an essay of 1,200-1,500 words, address the following:
Identify manifestations of pathological behavior for the character.
Provide a possible diagnosis for the character with justification (use current DSM diagnostic and ICD codes).
Identify the psychological model (i.e., biological, cognitive) that best explains the cause of the symptoms/behaviors.
Based on the identified psychological model, discuss a possible treatment plan, including ways the character can modify their behaviors to cope.
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