Psychological Disorders and the Role of DSM–5-TR
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.
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.
Psychological Disorders
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PS124 - Unit 9 Assignment
September 05, 2023
Psychological Disorders
One of the most challenging things to research is the human brain. Science cannot fully reveal or explain many mysteries based on its behavior. It is referred to as a psychological disease or mental illness when the human brain begins to suffer irregularities that prevent it from functioning as it is accustomed to and treating them becomes difficult. These conditions comprise emotional, cognitive, behavioral, or symptomatic patterns that significantly disturb a person or limit their capacity to carry out everyday activities.
Various Psychological Disorders
People can experience various mental illnesses, such as eating, personality, mood, and anxiety disorders. This genetic, physiological, environmental, and psychological convergence usually leads to many psychiatric diseases (Dyakin et al., 2021). Mental health experts routinely diagnose and treat these conditions, including clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Professionals in the mental health field rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) as a standard reference tool to provide a basis for conducting assessments on individuals suspected of having a mental illness.
With this, they can have a common standard when diagnosing a patient. This book, DSM–5–TR, is updated yearly as medical experts about mental illnesses make discoveries.
Film Showcase
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The character of Katniss in the movie Hunger Games, played by Jennifer Lopez, goes through a lot of psychological pain and anguish as she navigates the terrible and potentially fatal events in the movie. Her mental health was seriously affected, as shown in the movie, as a result of these incidents, leading to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)...