Friday, November 11, 2022

eam Assignment #3 (Understanding Dissociative Disorders) | Due: Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:59pmDue: Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:59pm Ungraded, 10 Possible Points

 For this assignment, you will need to do the following:

  1. Review the general assignment details (found in the Course Information/Resources Module) on Canvas
  2. Review Ch. 6 on Dissociative Disorders
  3. Choose one of the Dissociative Disorders to focus on
  4. You will research your chosen disorder to have a more in-depth understanding of the disorder focusing on:
    1. What the DSM V diagnostic criteria are for this disorder
    2. What distinguishes it from other dissociative disorders (pertinent symptoms)
    3. Case studies you can find (published, educational videos)
    4. Misconceptions portrayed by popular media (movies, TV shows, “news” articles, Tik Tok, etc.)
    5. Are there disorders that people confuse this disorder with? If so, which one(s) and why?
    6. Treatments

Your submission will include the following:

  1. Names of your teammates (begin with captain)
  2. The disorder you are focusing on & the DSM V diagnostic criteria
  3. How to distinguish this particular disorder from other dissociative disorders (i.e., how would a clinician come to this diagnosis and not others?)
  4. What misconceptions you found on this disorder based on mainstream beliefs and inaccurate portrayals in the media (you need to include at least 2 misconceptions)
  5. Based on your research of the above, describe (show) how you would educate the public on this disorder so they have a better understanding of this disorder, focusing on:
    1. Specific symptoms
    2. Any related disorders that are confused with this disorder & how they are different
    3. Treatment options
    4. Any perceived danger associated with someone with this disorder (i.e., is there really a danger or is this perception based on misinformation and/or “what sells”?)
  1. Presenting this in a creative way (think in terms of educating the public & what sparks interest)

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