Answer the following:
1) Watch the video entitled “Crash Course on Psychological Disorders”, located in the Module Learning Activities. Share with me ONE SPECIFIC NEW FACT that you learned after watching the video which was surprising information to you. At one point in the video, the presenter stated that “Definitions are powerful” when it comes to mental health. What did he mean by this and why would this be an issue of concern in treating mental health issues?
2) Look at the following case scenarios and using the criteria in the textbook, are these people abnormal? Please explain your answers in detail. Look at the description of the disorders in the textbook. Tell me which category or categories you think these people may fit into. I do not expect you to get the answer perfect, I am asking for you opinions, getting the wrong answer will not make you lose points. There may be more than one possibility based on the limits of the information you have, just give it your best shot. Don’t forget to read the entire chapter because some disorders seem to overlap or have similar symptoms.
