The causes and basis for psychological disorders
It is necessary for practitioners in the Helping Industry to understand the causes and basis for psychological disorders. Developing a deeper perspective on the etiology and symptomatology of psychological disorders, as well as the biological processes involved, will empower practitioners to help individuals who may be suffering from psychological issues. This involves knowing the appropriate interventions available for a specific psychological disorder.
Assume the role of a helping professional/practitioner who is describing a client to their colleagues. Describe the psychological disorder caused by physiology. Analyze the impact that the individual’s gender and culture play in the disorder with the individual’s perception, learning, emotion, and motivation. Then propose possible intervention strategies while considering the ethical implications of those strategies. Make a presentation as if you are presenting to your colleagues.
Instructions Part 1
- Select a psychological disorder.
o Symptoms & Treatments of Mental Disorders (opens in new window)
o Mental Disorders (opens in new window)
o Note: You may want to select a disorder that you are interested in learning more about. - Describe your selected psychological disorder by considering the following:
o Etiology, symptomatology, and physiological cause of the disorder
o For this category, you will need to research the cause or origin of the disorder; symptoms related to this disorder, such as the physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms; and any reported or known biological/physiological causes of this disorder. - Analyze the physiological and psychological effects that gender and culture have on your selected disorder by considering the following:
o Perception, learning, emotion, and motivation
o Ways that gender and culture may be implicated in your selected disorder
o For example, does gender play a significant role in the development of the disorder?
o Are there cultural factors that affect this disorder? What are those factors?
It is necessary for practitioners in the Helping Industry to understand the causes and basis for psychological disorders. Developing a deeper perspective on the etiology and symptomatology of psychological disorders, as well as the biological processes involved, will empower practitioners to help individuals who may be suffering from psychological issues. This involves knowing the appropriate interventions available for a specific psychological disorder.
Assume the role of a helping professional/practitioner who is describing a client to their colleagues. Describe the psychological disorder caused by physiology. Analyze the impact that the individual’s gender and culture play in the disorder with the individual’s perception, learning, emotion, and motivation. Then propose possible intervention strategies while considering the ethical implications of those strategies. Make a presentation as if you are presenting to your colleagues.
Instructions Part 1
- Select a psychological disorder.
o Symptoms & Treatments of Mental Disorders (opens in new window)
o Mental Disorders (opens in new window)
o Note: You may want to select a disorder that you are interested in learning more about. - Describe your selected psychological disorder by considering the following:
o Etiology, symptomatology, and physiological cause of the disorder
o For this category, you will need to research the cause or origin of the disorder; symptoms related to this disorder, such as the physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms; and any reported or known biological/physiological causes of this disorder. - Analyze the physiological and psychological effects that gender and culture have on your selected disorder by considering the following:
o Perception, learning, emotion, and motivation
o Ways that gender and culture may be implicated in your selected disorder
o For example, does gender play a significant role in the development of the disorder?
o Are there cultural factors that affect this disorder? What are those factors?
