Elizabeth is nineteen. Recently, she has expressed less interest in activities that she used to love. She has experienced suicidal thoughts and is no longer interested in the dance classes that she used to look forward to all week. Elizabeth has isolated herself from her friends, and even her family has a hard time making her smile. Elizabeth has begun to believe that she is a bad dancer with a bad personality and low intelligence, despite all of the evidence to the contrary.

Part A

• Explain how a clinical psychologist might use the DSM to diagnose Elizabeth.
• Explain the symptoms and the disorder from which you believe Elizabeth is suffering.

Part B

Explain how the following treatment methodologies could be used to help Elizabeth.

• Cognitive therapy
• Group therapy
• Drug therapy
• Behavioral therapy

Part C

• Explain one limitation of drug therapy to treat an individual with Elizabeth's symptoms.