WK01 DQRs
04-FEB-2014 DQR01
Hi Leimomi,
15. Hansell and Damour (2008) state "given the fears and prejudices about mental illness in our culture, diagnosis of mental disorders can be highly stigmatizing and demoralizing to the people diagnosed" (p. 6).
I must respectfully disagree with you. The above statement is incorrect. There should be a comma between the ‘(2008)’ and ‘state.’ The word ‘state’ should be ‘states.’ There should be a comma after ‘states.’ In the text, the word ‘Moreover,’ begins the quote. In this statement, because the word ‘Moreover,’ was not included, the word ‘given’ should have been capitalized (Given). The statement should read as follows, “Hansell and Damour (2008), states, ‘Given the fears and prejudices about mental illness in our culture, diagnosis of mental disorders can be highly stigmatizing and demoralizing to the people diagnosed’ (p. 6).”
or
“Hansell and Damour (2008), states, ‘Moreover, given the fears and prejudices about mental illness in our culture, diagnosis of mental disorders can be highly stigmatizing and demoralizing to the people diagnosed’ (p. 6).”
04-FEB-2014 DQR02
Looking at the information given in Hansell and Damour (2008, pp. 35-68), which theory do you identify with? Which theory seems odd or strange to you? Is there a theory that you do not understand based upon the class material?
● Biological perspectives on psychopathology focus on abnormal physical structures or abnormal biochemical functioning, especially in the brain. The biological causes of these abnormalities include both genetic influences and environmental factors, such as diseases and injuries. Biological treatment approaches include any intervention of a physical nature, but usually involve medications that directly affect brain functions (especially neurotransmission).
● Psychodynamic explanations of psychopathology focus on motives, thoughts, and feelings that are outside awareness (unconscious), emotional...