PD2

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Scenario:

You are the special agent-in-charge of the area field office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) has asked you about a homicide in which a hostage taker took a gas station attendant and two customers hostage. After a brief standoff with negotiators, the hostage taker shot his three hostages and then turned the gun on himself. A surviving family member of the suspect was in contact with the AUSA’s office and related that the hostage taker was suffering from an affect system disorder. The AUSA would like to discuss the concepts of unipolar affect disorder and bipolar affect disorder (BAD). In a meeting set with the AUSA, you will explain the two disorders and why it is likely that they contributed to the deaths of the hostages and hostage taker.

Please respond to the following questions. You must provide meaningful feedback to the main postings of at least two of your classmates: 

• What is the difference between unipolar disorder and bipolar disorder?
• What is considered to be appropriate treatment for persons suffering from these disorders?
• Is the use of pharmaceuticals to treat these disorders enough to return persons into the community to function normally? Why?

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.