Psychology Movie Assignment
Movie Assignment
Movie Assignment: Each student will pick a movie from the list at the end of this section to watch and write a paper that includes the listed topics. Even if you have seen one of these recently, you should watch it again because you will be doing so from a different perspective. This paper is NOT a synopsis of the movie. Remember to cite and reference the movie according to APA 7th ed. guidelines. If you will write the paper in the sections listed below, you can ensure that you are addressing all aspects of the paper.
Failure to address any section will result in a significant loss of points. This is not an exhaustive list. If you prefer to use another movie that deals with addiction, you should check with the professor first.
Movie List
Less Than Zero
Candy
Leaving Las Vegas
Clean and Sober
Requiem for a Dream
The Boost
Blow
Gridlock’d
Rush
Drugstore Cowboy
Trainspotting
Traffic
The Basketball Diaries
Flight
Smashed
# Criterion: Points
1 Address the identified client and any particular risk factors as well as the progression or stages of the disease.
Specific examples should be given.
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-15
2
Address interventions or treatments that the addict attempted. Discuss what assessment you would have used to determine the presence of the addiction. Discuss your rationale for using that particular assessment. Discuss the issues that could possibly have interfered with the intervention or treatment.
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-15
3 Discuss the co-occurring disorder/s manifested by the client. Identify other victims (in the client’s circle of friends and family) of the disease and give specific examples.
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-15
4 Discuss what specific evidence-based treatment approach you would use with this client. Discuss the theoretical approach you would incorporate into your treatment as you work with the client.
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-15
5
Self-reflect about watching the movie. Discuss your thoughts and feelings while watching the movie and afterwards. In what ways did this movie affect you? How have your thoughts about addiction changed based on watching the movie?
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-15
6
Follow APA Style Guidelines, 1 title page, 7-10 page minimum of content, 1 reference page.
The paper is creative, well organized, and grammatically correct.
Use the following headings:
1. Introduction
2. Client Identification
3. Presenting Issues and Interventions
4. Client Conceptualization
5. Treatment and Theoretical Approach
6. Self Reflection
7. Conclusion
8. References
DNME = 0-5
ME = >6-10
EE = >11-25
Total Points Possible 100
Does Not Meet Expectations (DNME)
a) There are missing elements from the “Exceeds Expectations” section
Meets Expectations (ME)
a) All of the elements from “Exceeds Expectations” are present
b) Paper is considered superficial and somewhat developed
c) Paper is lacking depth, detail, thoughtfulness, and/or insight
Exceeds Expectations (EE)
a) Paper thoroughly discusses all of the information required.
b) Paper is well developed, provides detail, and shows thoughtfulness and insight
