Choose four (4) of the disorders listed below.What are some of the treatment approaches for each of the four disorders? What are the major strengths or weaknesses of those treatments?

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Choose four (4) of the disorders listed below and answer the following question.

Psychological Disorders:

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (movie: Identity)
  • Bipolar Disorder (movie: Good Will Hunting)
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (movie: As GoodGender Dysphoria As It Gets)
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia (movie: A Beautiful Mind)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (movie: Monster)

Question.

What are some of the treatment approaches for each of the four disorders? What are the major strengths or weaknesses of those treatments? Be specific

For each of the disorders, would treatment or medication be more appropriate? Or perhaps both? Be specific

Is it important to consider cultural variables and gender in the treatment/therapeutic setting? Give specific examples.

How would knowing about psychological disorders help you in your chosen field? Think terms of how you might interact with someone who has any of the four disorders you chose. Be specific.

How has this assignment impacted you? What did you learn?