Psychopathology Discussion Post
Within 250-300 words for each DQ elaborate. Also only include reference(s) from the following attached book link(s).
DQ 1) After reading the Substance-Related Disorders chapter of your textbook, do you think that excessive substance use has more to do with biological, personal, family, or other factors? Why? Support your response with the weekly readings or additional research that you locate.
DQ 2) How common are substance-related disorders? What populations are most at risk? What factors are most important to consider for preventing substance use disorders?
Book Links:
Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach.
Read “Unravelling Risks for Child Psychopathologies—General Lessons From Eating Disorder Research” by Maughan from Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2015).
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Read “Energy Drinks, Weight Loss, and Disordered Eating Behaviors” by Jeffers, Hill, & Benotsch from Journal of American College Health (2014).
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Read “Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Single Treatment for all Eating Disorders” by Fursland, Byrne, Watson, La Puma, Allen, & Byrne from Journal of Counseling & Development (2012).
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Read “Patterns of Compensatory Behaviors and Disordered Eating in College Students” by Schaumberg, Anderson, Reilly, & Anderson from Journal of American College Health (2014).
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