UNIT 8 ASSIGNMENT: PSYCHOLOGY IN THE MOVIES

For this Unit's assignment, think of a movie in which a character is distressed or otherwise exhibiting abnormal behavior. (If you have trouble identifying a movie, please ask me!)

1. Describe (briefly, e.g., 1-2 paragraphs) the character in the context of the story. Who are they? What is their story/context?
2. Then discuss (at greater length, e.g., 4 additional paragraphs)
   1. what symptoms are exhibited,
   2. what diagnosis might be provided,
   3. what theoretical orientation you might use to understand this diagnosis/problem, AND
   4. what treatment might be selected to help this individual.

*Be specific and use what you've learned thus far in class.

Responses should be approximately 1 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced (12pt font, 1-inch margins, Calibri/Times New Roman/Arial font). Paragraphs are at least 3 sentences long. If you need a little more space for your discussion, feel free to take another page or so. Adequate responses will likely not be shorter than the guidelines provided