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ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE THURSDAY

Resource: A Matter Over Mind article

Review the Electronic Reserve Readings for Week Five, located on the student website. In your reading, A Matter Over Mind, the author presents the case of a young man who shoots and kills a police officer. The case argues a defendant’s constitutional right to use the insanity defense and the amount of leeway provided to prosecutors.

· What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule?)

· The McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone. Why not?

· Identify each of the following:

o Rational and guilty

o Guilty but insane

o Not guilty by reason of insanity

· If you were deciding this case, how would you rule? Briefly explain your decision.

ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE SATURDAY

You are considered an expert in your field and your supervisor has asked you to speak at an upcoming symposium addressing several topics of abnormal psychology. Your presentation must outline the symptoms, treatments, and popularly held views of schizophrenia.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that includes an introduction and a conclusion.

Address the following in your presentation:

· What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

· How is schizophrenia diagnosed?

· How is schizophrenia explained by the biological, psychological, and sociocultural views?

· What are the various methods of treating schizophrenia?

· Does anyone treatment seem to be more effective than the others? If so, which treatment and why?

Format consistent with APA guidelines.