1. Case Report 1 – The Story of Jane
Case Report
Name:
Instructor’s Name:
Class: Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology
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What diagnosis has been given to this client?
Major symptoms of this disorder
Client’s background (age, race, occupation, etc.)
Describe any factors in the client’s background that might predispose him/her to this disorder
Observations
Describe observed symptoms that support diagnosis (quotes or behaviors)
Describe symptoms or observations that are inconsistent with diagnosis
Describe information you observed about the development of this disorder
Diagnosis
Did you observe evidence of any medical conditions that might contribute to this disorder?
Did you observe evidence of any psychosocial and environmental problems that might contribute to this disorder?
Therapeutic Intervention
What are appropriate short-term goals?
What are appropriate long-term goals?
Which therapeutic strategy seems the most appropriate? Why?
Which therapeutic modality seems most appropriate in this case? Why?