General Phycology

Module 3:  Discussion Forum - Neurological Disease

Identify and learn about a neurological disease that has a notable effect on behavior.

Instructions a)    Search and choose a specific medical condition that affects the brain and the person's behavior. It should be a disorder that can be misdiagnosed as a psychological disorder if physiological factors are not considered.  b)    Briefly discuss the illness selected and how it changes a person's behavior or personality. Please explain why you selected it. Also, include a paragraph describing how psychologists can differentiate these symptoms to conclude there may be a physiological component to consider when treating the patient. 

Remember to review the  academic expectations  for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

· Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of your classmates' discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.

· Contribute a minimum of 150 words to the initial post. It should include at least two academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.

· Respond to at least two of your classmates' discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question, provide a different viewpoint.

· Follow established  netiquette  guidelines when participating in forums.