Psychology
Syllabus
Unit 12 – Ch.13 &14
By the end of this unit you will be able to demonstrate understanding in response to the following questions:
· How do children view God at various stages of development?
· What are the characteristics of demon possession?
· What conditions are often mistaken as demonic possession?
· What are the major causes of psychological problems?
· What disorders are the major psychological disorders and what are their symptoms.
- Read pages 249-250 and 259-261 in Introduction to Psychology and Counseling completing the chart on childhood conceptions of God and taking notes on the red flags
Due: Wednesday, April 2
- Read pages 270-274 in Introduction to Psychology and Counseling taking notes on the attached red flags.
Due: Thursday, April 3
- Read pages 274-281 and complete the information on the appropriate disorders on the attached chart.
Due Monday, April 7
- Read pages 281-287 and complete the information on the appropriate disorders on the attached chart.
Due Tuesday, April 8
- Read pages 287-294 and complete information on the appropriate disorders on the attached chart.
Due Thursday, April 10
Red Flags – Chapter 12
Pages 249-250 & 259-261
List the symptoms of demon possession.
Explain what conditions are often mistaken for demon possession and why?
Pages 270-274
List and explain the 3 major causes of psychological problems
List the factors in each of the categories below that may cause psychological problems.
· Biological
· Environmental
· Precipitating Stresses
Evaluation (Due: Tuesday, April 15)
Complete ONE of the following:
- Research a famous person who possessed one of the psychological disorders listed and briefly discussed in the chapter. Write a 500 word paper that describes their condition, and how it has impacted upon their lives, and how they have managed to live with it and function in life.
- Write about a person that you know who has one of the psychological disorders listed and briefly discussed in the chapter. In a 500 word paper describe their condition, and how it has impacted upon their lives, and how they have managed to live with it and function in life.
- Interview a person with one of the psychological disorders listed and briefly discussed in the chapter. Make a transcript of the interview. Transcript should be at least 500 words in length. In the interview make sure you ask the following questions as well as any other questions you may want to ask:
- How has this condition manifested itself in your life?
- In what ways has __________________________ impacted upon your life and relationships?
- How have you managed to live with and function in life with this condition?
Childhood Conceptions of God
In the chart below record from your reading how each age group views God or religion.
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Young Children/ Preschoolers |
5 or 6 years old |
6 to 8 years old |
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9 to 10 years old |
11 or 12 years old |
Adolescence |
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Psychological Disorders
Based upon your reading describe the disorders listed in the chart below.
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Anxiety Disorders |
Phobias |
Panic Disorder & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
Bipolar Disorder |
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Major Depression |
Cyclothymia |
Dysthymia |
Schizophrenia |
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Schizophrenia continued |
Delusional disorder |
Stress and adjustment disorder |
Dissociative disorders |
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Somatoform Disorders |
Substance abuse disorders |
Passive-aggressive personality |
Obsessive compulsive disorder |
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Histrionic Personality |
Anti-Social Personality |
Narcissistic Personality |
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