NO PLAGIARISM DUE MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2018

Running head: RAINMAN THE MOVIE 1

RAINMAN

Tamara Golson

PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology

Instructor Lise St. Amant

November 19, 2018

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Introduction

Mental imbalance can clearly be brought out as an illness that results to changes in the behavior

of particular individuals as well as causing thought disturbances hence making an individual or a

member of the family failing to adjust to the daily routines of life. Mental imbalance can

therefore be classified as emotional or rather physical since it can make various people

vulnerable following the judgments brought about by the other people. In this case, we shall be

seeing the effects of mental imbalance within a family that had been separated due to the

perceived mental illness of Raymond.

Collateral Information

Much of the collateral information concerning Raymond behavior can be obtained from the

mental hospital where he had been placed for all those periods. It states that after his treatment he

was diagnosed of chemical imbalance in his system which was further explained to be consisting

of both the social and the organic segment therefore the prescription from the doctor was that

Raymond had to be exposed to the various foods which should be rich in the various nutrients as

well as ensuring that he routinely visits the hospital to perform various checkups as well sessions

of treatment. However, there are some other various medical reports which has been reported to

be negative effects such as his constant movement in the mid of his treatment as well as talking

with anomalous tone as well as well as showing great signs of a man with autism which has been

said to be typically influencing conduct. (Brogaard, 2013).

What people say about Patient Behavior?

There is a lot that has been said about Raymond for instance he is well known for his memory

that has been put out as remarkable and has therefore made many people to get associated with

him especially his sibling Charlie. This trait has clearly been brought out when he surprises Sally

Dibbs by his great power to remember certain aspects like when he was able to remember the

phone number amongst the many other numbers in the phone directory despite his mental

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1. Introduction

Put dates of entry of all

"interviews" or even the

receipt of collateral

materials...make some up like

"Nov. 20, 2018" received

materials from..... [Lise St.]

2. Mental imbalance can

clearly be brought out as an

illness that results to

changes in the behavior of

particular individuals as

well as causing thought

disturbances hence making

an individual or a member

of the family failing to

adjust to the daily routines

of life. Mental imbalance

can therefore be classified

as emotional or rather

physical since it can make

various people vulnerable

following the judgments

brought about by the other

people. In this case, we

shall be seeing the effects

of mental imbalance within

a family that had been

separated due to the

perceived mental illness of

Raymond.

A nice "note" to self about

why collateral information

may be important!!! [Lise St.]

3. Much of the collateral

information concerning

Raymond behavior can be

obtained from the mental

hospital where he had been

placed for all those periods.

Excellent approach...great

research mixed in with

this...an accurate way to

obtain collateral information.

[Lise St.]

4. However, there are some

other various medical

reports which has been

reported to be negative

effects such as his

constant movement in the

mid of his treatment as well

as talking with anomalous

tone as well as well as

showing great signs of a

man with autism which has

been said to be typically

influencing conduct.

Very interesting note on

autism here!!! [Lise St.]

5. (Brogaard,

Omit period before the

citation. [Lise St.]

6. This trait has clearly been brought out when he surprises Sally Dibbs

by his great power to remember certain aspects like when he was able

to remember the phone number amongst the many other numbers in

the phone directory despite his mental

Great collateral research from Sally!!!! And an important criteria [Lise St.]

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problem. He as well has got great love for his sibling Charlie and this is clearly shown when he

warmly illuminates the name Charlie after the mental assessment hearing in the hospital. We can

as well know the much that has been said about Raymond through his social indications such that

he cannot maintain eye to eye conduct with others, cannot respond to his name as well as poor

reaction to peoples sentiments. (Brogaard, 2013).

Psychological issues that exacerbate patient’s problem

The collateral information showed that Raymond is a man with autism and this is a very

significant aspect since we can clearly see this from how Raymond shows various behaviors for

example he could not easily move and therefore used a lot of efforts to move. We as well see this

when he shows certain nonverbal cues when he suddenly moves and kissed the woman in the lift.

Other factors such as his failure to respond to his name when called and how he stares at the

garments as they fall off from the garments dryer. (Rolls, 2014).

There are no police reports so far concerning the different behaviors of Raymond or any of his

siblings.

Personality/ Intelligence Testing Reports

Raymond had been separated and denied contact with the rest of his family members after many

years of time when Sanfford Babbit had otherwise thought Raymond to be a risk to his younger

sibling after the incidence of hot water but finally when Charlie is presented to him, he shows

much love and affection therefore guaranteed he didn’t hurt the sibling. (Rolls, 2014).

Conclusion

Mental imbalance is an illness that should not be looked down upon and therefore people

suffering from this disorder should be given special care and treatment.

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1. He as well has got great

love for his sibling Charlie

and this is clearly shown

when he warmly illuminates

the name Charlie after the

mental assessment hearing

in the hospital. We can as

well know the much that

has been said about

Raymond through his

social indications such that

he cannot maintain eye to

eye conduct with others,

cannot respond to his name

as well as poor reaction to

peoples sentiments.

Another great observation

and clinical note....never be

afraid to put your emotions

into this too...if it touches you,

say so...you are involved with

your patient in an almost

sacred fashion...a safely

emotionally intimate one...I

can feel your "caring" for

Raymond beneath the notes!

[Lise St.]

2. The collateral information

showed that Raymond is a

man with autism and this is

a very significant aspect

since we can clearly see

this from how Raymond

shows various behaviors

for example he could not

easily move and therefore

used a lot of efforts to

move. We as well see this

when he shows certain

nonverbal cues when he

suddenly moves and kissed

the woman in the lift. Other

factors such as his failure

to respond to his name

when called and how he

stares at the garments as

they fall off from the

garments dryer. (Rolls,

2014).

Great overview of why he

may have the criteria for

autism...how about the

"savant" component of his

possible diagnosis? Explore

this too as his ability to

remember is quite unusual...

[Lise St.]

3. Raymond had been separated and denied contact with the rest of his

family members after many years of time when Sanfford Babbit had

otherwise thought Raymond to be a risk to his younger sibling after the

incidence of hot water but finally when Charlie is presented to him, he

shows much love and affection therefore guaranteed he didn’t hurt the

sibling. (Rolls, 2014).

This would be a report? I am assuming an incident report? Good job! [Lise

St.]

4. Mental imbalance is an illness that should not be looked down upon

and therefore people suffering from this disorder should be given

special care and treatment.

This is a good broad opinion, now go deep into the possible

diagnosis...perhaps Autism with a savant component? Will you be reaching

out to his previous doctors at the facility? They would have extensive

collateral info...include a fictionalized note that you have reached out to them

as well...and they likely performed much testing on him there, too! [Lise St.]

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References

Brogaard, B. (2013). The Brain of the Real Rain Man

O’Guinn, K. (2012) A psychological Analysis of a Rain Man

Rolls, G. (2014) ThE Real Rain Man

Sapp, S.E. (2007). Autism; Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

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"References" list

formatting...much is missing

for each... [Lise St.]