'28 Days': A Deep Dive into Psychological Disorders
Psychological Disorders
For this assignment, you will choose a movie that relates to psychology and write an expository paper describing the signs and symptoms of the psychological disorder presented. Please see the Unit 9 Movie List for suggestions. You may choose a movie or series that is not on this list; however, please request approval from your instructor prior to completing the assignment.
Please use the Unit 9 Assignment Template, which will guide you through writing a cohesive paper. Your paper should be 2–3 pages, not including the title and reference pages, and must address each of the following:
Explain what is meant by the term “psychological disorder.”
What is the role of the DSM–5-TR in regards to psychological disorders?
Identify the character in the movie whom you believe has a psychological disorder. Describe the symptoms of the identified disorder that you see in the movie. Please refer to your text and/or the DSM–5-TR for help in describing the symptoms.
Locate a peer-reviewed article from the Purdue Global Library that relates to the disorder illustrated in the movie (published within the past 10 years). Discuss what important information can be learned from this article about the disorder.
Assignment Guidelines
Your assignment should be a 2–3-page expository essay, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
Title Page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights.
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure). Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language.
Reference Page: Sources listed in APA format.
Include a minimum of two sources to support your responses and conclusions. One should be your text (or the DSM-5) and the other should be a peer-reviewed journal article from the Purdue Global Library.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
Use standard 1" margins on all sides.
Use current APA formatting and citation style.
Movie Options
Below is a list of movie options (and their associated psychological disorder)
● 28 Days – Substance Use Disorder
● ABeautifulMind–Schizophrenia
● AsGoodAsItGets–Obsessive-CompulsiveDisorder(OCD)
● Canvas–Schizophrenia
● DrivingMissDaisy–Dementia
● ForestGump–IntellectualDisability
● GirlInterrupted–BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
● GoodWillHunting–AttachmentDisorder
● LeavingLasVegas–AlcoholUseDisorder
● Nightcrawler–AntisocialPersonalityDisorder
● OneFlewOvertheCuckoo’sNest–AntisocialPersonalityDisorder
● OrdinaryPeople–Depression
● PeacefulWarrior–Depression
● RainMan–AutismSpectrumDisorder(ASD)
● RegardingHenry–TraumaticBrainInjury
● ReignOverMe–Post-TraumaticStressDisorder(PTSD)
● SilverLiningPlaybook–BipolarDisorder
● Split–DissociativeIdentityDisorder(DID)
● ThankYouforYourService–Post-TraumaticStressDisorder(PTSD)
● TheAviator–Obsessive-CompulsiveDisorder(OCD)
● TheBlindSide–Addiction
● TheHungerGames:CatchingFire–Post-TraumaticStressDisorder(PTSD)
● TheImitationGame–AutismSpectrumDisorder(ASD)Aspergers
● TheNotebook–Alzheimer’s
● TheSkeletonTwins–Depression
● WhatAboutBob?–AnxietyDisorder
● WhenLoveisNotEnough–AlcoholUseDisorder
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'28 Days': A Deep Dive into Psychological Disorders
A "psychological disorder" is characterized by a constellation of emotional and behavioral symptoms that cause significant impairment or distress across a variety of domains of functioning. These illnesses deviate from social norms and frequently cause problems with everyday activities. It is essential to maintain that a psychological disorder does not just exist if there are odd behaviors or thoughts; there should be significant distress or impairment in function. Several elements, such as genetic predispositions, brain chemical imbalances, and environmental triggers, influence their onset. Indick's (2021) debate enhances the comprehension of these disorders, emphasizing the complexity of classifying and managing these disorders underneath the wide range of human behavior.
Consequently, the DSM-5-TR is the central reference manual used by clinicians worldwide for diagnosing psychological disorders. It provides a standardized classification and criteria set. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition, has been instrumental in establishing norms for clinical diagnosis (Phillips & Raskin, 2021). The DSM-5-TR improves the quality of diagnosis, treatment, and study by providing clear criteria and classifications for various disorders. Furthermore, it significantly impacts the formulation of policies, determinations of insurance coverage, and legal rulings about mental health. However, its updates and classifications are additionally criticized, leading to ongoing discussions in the psychological community regarding the ever-changing knowledge of mental illness.
Moreover, Sandra Bullock's Gwen Cummings, who plays the character in the film "28 Days," blatantly displays signs of alcohol-related substance use disorder (SUD). The DSM-5-TR defines alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a pattern of behaviors in which people consume alcohol in amounts or methods that are harmful to them or individuals. Throughou...