Paper 2: Abnormal Psychology in the Movies
Instructions:
Watch a film from the list below that depicts a psychological disorder. In your paper, you must
a) provide a comprehensive description of the specific disorder and symptoms;
b) discuss the character’s (or characters’, when relevant) treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis, or discuss why no treatment or diagnosis was given;
c) focus on the messages that this movie sends about this disorder or condition; and
d) interpret the accuracy of this film, in light of what you have learned about psychopathology. Each section, “a” through “d’” should be very detailed, at least one full page each. Each section should also have its own subheading, for clear organization of the paper.
Note:
do not describe the plot of the movie. This paper is not a movie review. Instead, you are evaluating the accuracy of the film’s depiction of the disorder, based on DSM criteria. Also, even if you have seen the movie before, re-watch the movie prior to writing the paper so that you can be clear and specific regarding the question prompts above.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Benny & Joon
Silver Linings Playbook
I Am Sam
Cake
Black Swan
Matchstick Men
A Beautiful Mind
Welcome to Me
Girl, Interrupted
As Good As It Gets
Thank You For Your Service
The Aviator
Iris
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