Homework: Introduction to Psychology II- Anxiety Disorder
Objectives
• Identify anxiety disorders.
• Describe the origin of emotional and psychological issues.
Part 1
• Susan, a college student, is anxious whenever she must speak. Her anxiety motivates her to prepare meticulously and rehearse material again and again. Is Susan's reaction normal, or does she have an anxiety disorder? Explain two criteria you used in arriving at your answer.
Part 2
• In recent years, several best-selling books have argued that most emotional problems can be traced to an unhappy or traumatic childhood (an abusive or dysfunctional family, "toxic" parents, and suppression of the "inner child"). What are two possible benefits of focusing on childhood as the time when emotional problems originate, and what are two possible drawbacks?
Part 3
• Suppose a member of your family has become increasingly depressed in recent months, and it's apparent that the person needs treatment. You're chosen to look into the options and to make decisions about the treatment. Based on information in Chapter 16, how might you proceed? Provide two supporting facts to justify your plan of action.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.