Assignment: Intro. to Behavioral Science
Imagine you are watching TV with your friend. A guest on a TV talk show claims that major depression is not a psychological problem; it's a disease that can be medically treated.
Write a paper of approximately 500 words, how you would explain to your friend psychopathology, what constitutes major depression, and at least two possible treatments. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the guest's claims.
Include:
• A definition of psychopathology
• What constitutes a major depression diagnosis
• Two possible treatments for major depression
• Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of the talk show guest's claim
Include two scholarly sources, which may consist of readings from the University Library or your textbook, or other selections.
Format your assignment using West Writing Style Handbook guidelines.