Choose a movie, book or tv show that depicts a character(s) suffering from mental illness. Write a one page papar analyzing a characters illness in terms of one or more theoretical perspectives.
1) Describe the characters diagnosis in terms of the DSM-IV. Make sure to include 2 criteria that the character meets.
2)Describe 1 perspective of mental illness that best explains the development of the symptoms along with at least 2 facts to support your position.
3)Describe any treatment received by the character. Describe 2 reasons that you would recommend similar or different treatment. Describe the type of treatment you'd recommend with 2 supporting facts.
Part B: 1 page required
Go to the web page http://prisionexp.org/ Take a tour of the Stanford prison study.
- Describe 1 factor that prevented "good guards" from objecting the orders of bad guards.
- Describe 1 reason why prisoners try to work within the arbitrary system to effect change rather than dismantling through outside help.
- Describe 2 factors that would lead prisoners to attribute guard brutality to the quards' disposition rather then to situation.
- Was it ethical to conduct this study? 2 reasons to support your position.