Using the textbook concepts, could you diagnose him? What evidences do you see? How would you treat him?Explain

Topic: Chapter 8

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READ CHAPTER EIGHT.

Chapter 8 pertains to the Somatic Disorders. It is incredibly interesting how the mind can express itself in biological, physical symptoms.

For this chapter’s assignment, take a look at a couple different cases. First is a girl who suffered from Conversion Disorder. Watch both to see how she faired after treatment.

For your write up: What do think? What is causing her disorder? Why is the treatment helping it? Use the textbook material to describe what you are seeing.

Next, the true story of Kathy Bush:

For the write up: What are you thinking, feeling after watching that? Which side do you believe? Fair punishment for Kathy Bush?

Does the reading from the textbook support the her diagnosis?

Lastly, a little fun with Illness Anxiety Disorder:

Using the textbook concepts, could you diagnose him? What evidences do you see? How would you treat him?

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