PSY 118 Chapter 14
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS ACTIVITY
DIRECTIONS: See movie list in your module for ideas. Or you
can watch one of the movies I posted in Movie Resources. Select a
movie/documentary to watch.
MOVIE NAME: ____________________________________
CHARACTER NAME: _______________________________
Select one primary character for completion of this
worksheet.
1. List
evidence that the person has a psychological disorder. Use specific examples
from the movie/tv show and/or list the symptoms that the character has that
would indicate a specific disorder. Be specific and use appropriate
terminology.
2. Diagnose
the disorder. Your diagnosis must be a disorder identified in the DSM-V and/or
textbook. You can research DSM-5 diagnostic criteria online.
3. How are
the people around this person being impacted? Explain your answer with specific
examples.
4. In the
movie- was treatment (therapy/drugs) provided? If so, what kind? Did this
impact the patient? If so, how?
5. Based on
the disorder your character has-do further research to report the prevalence of
this disorder and other factors that may interfere with accurate diagnosis.
