For this assignment, you will need to do the following:
- Review the general assignment details (found in the Course Information/Resources Module) on Canvas
- Review Ch. 6 on Dissociative Disorders
- Choose one of the Dissociative Disorders to focus on
- You will research your chosen disorder to have a more in-depth understanding of the disorder focusing on:
- What the DSM V diagnostic criteria are for this disorder
- What distinguishes it from other dissociative disorders (pertinent symptoms)
- Case studies you can find (published, educational videos)
- Misconceptions portrayed by popular media (movies, TV shows, “news” articles, Tik Tok, etc.)
- Are there disorders that people confuse this disorder with? If so, which one(s) and why?
- Treatments
Your submission will include the following:
- Names of your teammates (begin with captain)
- The disorder you are focusing on & the DSM V diagnostic criteria
- How to distinguish this particular disorder from other dissociative disorders (i.e., how would a clinician come to this diagnosis and not others?)
- 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)
- 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:
- Specific symptoms
- Any related disorders that are confused with this disorder & how they are different
- Treatment options
- 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”?)
- Presenting this in a creative way (think in terms of educating the public & what sparks interest)
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