Assignment:
Chapter Discussion Board: Psychological Disorders & Therapy
Hello, Welcome to the Chapter 14 Discussion Board:
This week, through your assigned textbook and videos, you were introduced to psychological disorders and the therapies that treat them. Please reflect on what you learned this week as you answer the questions below.
Your answer to each question should be in a paragraph format. A paragraph is a minimum of 5 complete sentences. You can add more sentences if you like. Be sure to include information from the textbook. Be sure to cite the textbook (according to the textbook or the textbook stated). You can also use outside sources if you like but be sure to reference them (APA format).
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Question:
Chapter 14 Announcement: Psychological Disorders & Therapy
Welcome to Chapter 14 of the General Psychology Learning Community:
Chapter 14 Activities And Discussion Board:
As you complete this module, through your assigned textbook reading and videos, you will learn about psychological disorders and the therapies that treat them.
In addition to your textbook reading, please complete the following activities:
Watch Videos:
Those Who Hoard
Cognitive Therapies
How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works
Hoarding, the tendency to gather and hold onto items can appear as early as one's adolescent years, often worsening with age. A serious case can result in poor health and safety concerns, and the person who suffers can also develop poor personal hygiene. After reading about hoarding in the textbook and watching the video "Those Who Hoard", answer the following questions. In addition to the textbook, you can use other sources.
1. How does hoarding reflect the characteristics of a psychological disorder? Need Assignment Help?
2. What do you believe is the major cause of compulsive hoarding?
3. What makes hoarding a difficult disorder to treat?
4. If you were a psychologist, which type of therapy would you use to treat hoarding?