Q: Given a situation pertaining to a person exhibiting abnormal or maladaptive thoughts/behaviors, analyze the possible biological and social causes of such behaviors, how they are diagnosed by mental health professionals, what type of treatment may be needed, and how society responds to people living with mental disorders. We will begin this discussion by responding to the following: Despite the best efforts of psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical researchers, psychological disorders are as prevalent today as they ever were – if not more so. What do you attribute the vast numbers of psychological problems in society to? What do you have to back up your position?
Q: Given a situation pertaining to a person exhibiting abnormal or maladaptive thoughts/behaviors, analyze the possible biological and social causes of such behaviors, how they are diagnosed by mental health professionals, what type of treatment may be needed, and how society responds to people living with mental disorders. We will begin by responding to the following: If you were suffering from an unspecified psychological disorder, which type of therapy would you most likely seek: psychoanalysis, cognitive, humanistic, group, behavioral, or biomedical (medication and/or surgery)? Why? (If you would refuse treatment, please explain your rationale for doing that.