psychology

 

  1. Provide a synopsis of the selected movie.

 

  1. Explain and discuss the mental illness depicted in the film. Be sure to display your understanding of this disorder, including a description of symptoms, and any unique behaviors associated with this disorder. (Symptom checklists for many disorders can be found in the textbook under the title"Dx checklist."  These are found in the chapters related to each disorder.  For example, 
  2. Watch the movie “A BEAUTIFUL MIND”

  3. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Dx Checklist is found in Ch. 6, Table 6-1, page 157 of the text.)

 

  1. Identify ONE main character in the movie and the psychological disorder he/she displays. Be sure to discuss the observable behaviors that support this diagnosis. Using the information you provided in part 2, list at LEAST THREE of the symptoms of the disorder that you observed of THIS CHARACTER in the film, and give examples of how these symptoms were evident in the film.

 

  1. Based on your knowledge from class and your text, determine if the film accurately depicts the disorder identified or if it is flawed. Answer these questions: Did the movie accurately portray the symptomsof the disorder? Was this an accurate clinical picture? Explain in detail and provide examples from the movie. Discuss any inaccuracies and misconceptionsperpetrated of the disorder in the movie. If the disorder was misrepresented explain how this could be misleading to a typical movie-goer.

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