Introduction to Psychological Science PSYC 1010 001, 211, 212
Extra Credit – 5% of final grade
DUE: IN-HAND DAY OF FINAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS & THE MOVIES
Watch one of the movies listed below and discuss the main characters and/or plot line in terms of psychological
disorders and/or treatment. (Some of the movies portray several characters struggling with a disorder; you need to
focus only on the one or two that most interests you.)
Address the following questions:
1.
What psychological disorder was illustrated in this film? Did the person meet the criteria for “abnormal” in
this portrayal?
2.
What symptoms of mental illness did you see in the movie? After considering typical symptoms and
behaviors for this disorder, determine the extent to which you believe this was a realistic portrayal of this disorder.
3. Were any causal factors for the character’s disorder suggested in the film? If so, which ones? 4.
What types of treatment, if any, did the person in the film receive? Provide specific examples. Based on what
you’ve learned, is this form typical for individuals with this disorder? Why or why not?
5.
What impact did the person’s disorder have on others in his/her life? Do you think the impact was
realistically portrayed? Why or why not?
6. After viewing the movie, what do you think it would be like to live with this mental illness? 7. What was your overall reaction to the movie and how mental illness was portrayed? Movie Options: (These movies have been previewed and pre-selected for their content and relevance.) A Beautiful Mind (Psychosis)
Girl Interrupted (Variety of Disorders)
Silver Linings Playbook (Bipolar Disorder)
American Beauty (Depression)
Flight w/Denzel Washington (Alcoholism) ASSIGNMENT FORMAT:
1.
Answer the questions as numbered responses 1 through 7.
2.
Typed and double spaced, Times New Roman (11 or 12 point font) and 1 inch margins
3.
You do not need to cite/reference the movie, but if you use any additional sources you should cite and
reference them (this is not necessary, but some students do reference other material as they answer the
questions) . ***PLEASE NOTE***
IT WILL BE OBVIOUS IF YOU DID NOT WATCH THE MOVIE YOURSELF AND RELIED UPON INTERNET SOURCES
FOR THE INFORMATION; THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE.

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