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Clinical Psychology –Diagnosing Mood Disorders
For each of the following scenarios; list several (2-3) irregular behaviors and then diagnosis the patient.
Disorders to choose from:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury
- Body Dysmorphia
Case 1:
Rocky Prater went to college only because of pressure from his older brother. Unfortunately, he got into
several courses he hated, so that the entire school day seemed difficult. Shortly before midterms, Rocky
developed a thought that he had not set his alarm clock. He would lean out of bed to check, but it was
always set. Sometimes he would wake up in the middle of the night with the terrible feeling that the alarm
was not set, but it always was. Still he continues check his alarm at least ten times a night.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 2:
While attempting to throw an electrical switch, a workman was thrown to the ground by a "shock.”
Shortly thereafter he discovered that he could not use his right leg. He could only move about on
crutches and a brace. When his company began to investigate the matter, they discovered that the switch
had been carrying a much lower voltage than the workman had supposed it carried. A medical
examination showed that there was no nerve injury as the man claimed and that no damage had been done
to the muscles of the leg. Nevertheless, the man was unable to use his leg. After receiving a small stipend
for several months the man slowly started to improve and has since been able to perform his duties as
well as ever.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 3:
Leo has a fear of going more than a few blocks away from his home and the university. Whenever he
goes to classes, he always sits in the desk closest to the door. He frequently leaves class early or shows
up late to avoid spending too much time in the room. He struggles to be social as well. Although he is
invited out to parties he rarely goes. He worries that the people at the party will judge him or that he will
be violently ill in front of the other party guests.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 4:
A married woman, whose life was complicated by her mother's living in the home, complained that she
felt tense and irritable most of the time. Lately she is struggling to focus on her job and regularly feels so
overburdened with life that she puts herself to bed around 7 o’clock every night. Although she can never
fall asleep due to insomnia and an inability to relax.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 5:
Lisa spends most of her mornings just staring at herself in the mirror. She thinks that her nose is too big
and hopes one day to get a nose job, even though her friends have told her that her nose is normal. She
also is worried about her acne. While she does have some acne, she tends to pick at her pimples until
they bleed leaving little cuts and scratches all over her face. She also laments about her desire to get
plastic surgery to cover up her acne scars. Lastly, she hates her hair, complaining that it is frizzy one day
and too oily the next day. In a fit of despair, she buzzed all of her hair off and now wears a wig to school.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 6:
Mr. D. was a married man, 30 years of age. He had had a severe anxiety attack and after became
chronically and so intensely anxious that he was admitted to the hospital. He seemed perpetually afraid
and complained that he had the feeling that something terrible was going to happen. Over and over again
he would repeat, "I'm afraid of something happening, and I don't know just what." He was always tense,
irritable, and restless. He had difficulty getting to sleep. He had headaches and sweated excessively
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 7:
Erin was an extremely orderly and well put together person. School had always been easy but ever since
her parents’ messy divorce she has struggled both academically and socially. She ignores her friends
phone calls and spends much her her nights locked in her bathroom. Recently she has started to only
wear long sleeved shirts and long pants. Even in P. she refuses to dress out, taking a 0 for the day.
Despite friends’ offers to let her borrow shorts and a tee-shirt, she refuses.
Symptoms Diagnosis
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Clinical Psychology –Diagnosing Mood Disorders-1
Subject: Psychology
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Students shared 487 documents in this course
Level:
Honors
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Clinical Psychology –Diagnosing Mood Disorders
For each of the following scenarios; list several (2-3) irregular behaviors and then diagnosis the patient.
Disorders to choose from:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury
- Body Dysmorphia
Case 1:
Rocky Prater went to college only because of pressure from his older brother. Unfortunately, he got into
several courses he hated, so that the entire school day seemed difficult. Shortly before midterms, Rocky
developed a thought that he had not set his alarm clock. He would lean out of bed to check, but it was
always set. Sometimes he would wake up in the middle of the night with the terrible feeling that the alarm
was not set, but it always was. Still he continues check his alarm at least ten times a night.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 2:
While attempting to throw an electrical switch, a workman was thrown to the ground by a "shock.”
Shortly thereafter he discovered that he could not use his right leg. He could only move about on
crutches and a brace. When his company began to investigate the matter, they discovered that the switch
had been carrying a much lower voltage than the workman had supposed it carried. A medical
examination showed that there was no nerve injury as the man claimed and that no damage had been done
to the muscles of the leg. Nevertheless, the man was unable to use his leg. After receiving a small stipend
for several months the man slowly started to improve and has since been able to perform his duties as
well as ever.
Symptoms Diagnosis
Case 3:
Leo has a fear of going more than a few blocks away from his home and the university. Whenever he
goes to classes, he always sits in the desk closest to the door. He frequently leaves class early or shows
up late to avoid spending too much time in the room. He struggles to be social as well. Although he is
invited out to parties he rarely goes. He worries that the people at the party will judge him or that he will
be violently ill in front of the other party guests.
Symptoms Diagnosis
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