Psychosocial science

Psychological Disorder Project Psychosocial Science PSY 1700 Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) and Dental Hygiene Programs Fall 2019

PSY1700 Assignment

Assignment Instructions • Working in a team of 2 or 3 (max.), select and view one of the following films.

• After viewing, create a written report to answer the following questions:

1. What is the psychological disorder that is presented? 2. What is the theory about the etiology, behaviours, and therapeutic

approaches for this illness? 3. Why is the character in the film considered to be ill? What factors in this

situation may have been the underlying cause? 4. Identify the behaviours which the character exhibits. 5. Does the character receive treatment? If so, what? What treatments are

suggested in the literature for this illness? 6. How does the portrayal of this illness in the video compare with the textbook

presentation? (This is the focus of the written summary). 7. How would you relate to a family member or friend who was diagnosed with

this illness?

Film Titles

50 First Dates Silver Linings Playbook

A Beautiful Mind Affliction Analyze This

What’s eating Gilbert Grape?

We need to talk about Kevin

About Schmidt Scent of a Woman

Clean and Sober

When a Man Loves a Woman

Girl Interrupted

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Identity Angel Eyes

The Fisher King The Hours What About Bob? As Good As It Gets

Copycat

Matchstick Men Mommie Dearest Ordinary People I am Sam Rainman

Sybil Still Alice The Aviator Shutter Island 28 Days

Psychological Disorder Project Psychosocial Science PSY 1700 Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) and Dental Hygiene Programs Fall 2019

PSY1700 Assignment

Assignment Guidelines:

o Sign up asap at the following site: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiBm3bAXmhTfM8XZuPcLZeEE2JXmoyeKG5l6b yDXntg/edit?usp=sharing

o No more than two teams may select the same movie title (see sign-up sheet information)

o Only ten (10) teams may sign up for the written report - others must do the in class presentation.

o The report is due by Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 (11:59 p.m.).

o Please refer to the attached rubric for grading information detail.

o This report (APA Style) must be between 1000-1500 words. Include a very brief

introduction and conclusion (1-3 sentences) and answer the questions thoroughly –

remember…more words does not always mean a better grade!

o Create the report in MS Word or PDF format with a cover sheet including the names of

all group members clearly indicated on the cover sheet.

o Please refer to the course outline for information related to academic integrity and plagiarism.

o All resources should be referenced using APA referencing style (on a References page at

the end of the document). Resources should include the course text book, internet

sources, and any other resources referred to.