Psychologicaldisorders
For this Assignment, you will apply the course material by answering the following questions in a 2-4
page, double-spaced paper. In completing this Assignment, be sure to use specific examples and
references from the text. You will need a cover page, which includes your name, the name of the class
and section, and the date.
Psychological disorders and their treatment are a fascinating area to study. Imagine you are now a
psychology professional, working with two separate clients, each experiencing one of the disorders
which you read about this past week. (Be sure to use a different fictitious client than the one you
discussed in the Unit 9 Discussion.)
1. Describe how you will identify the specific disorder through actual symptoms which the client
presents, using the DSM-IV TR.
2. Recommend two different types of treatment options for each client based on the main four
approaches we discussed this term (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Behavioral).
3. What specific techniques might you try using to help this client based on these schools of
thought?
4. What are the ethical obligations of psychology professionals when it comes to selecting the best
treatment?
Be sure to use specific information from the text to support your answers when defining the different
terms and concepts. When referencing the text, you need to use APA formatting. Information regarding
APA formatting can be found in the Writing Center and should be reviewed thoroughly. APA formatting
dictates how your paper should appear on each page.
In addition, your paper should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar,