Finished product should be a minimum of 1.5 pages each long to address the items below.All items must have full responses for credit to be awarded.

TITLE: ____________________

1.Discuss the main plot orc.

2.Identify the main characters in the movie and the actors who portrayed them.

3.Which psychological disorder(s) is/are displayed in the movie and which specific character(s) has the disorder?

4.How does the psychological disorder affect this person’s ability to function?

5.How does the person’s disorder affect his/her relationships with others?

6.In what ways is the person’s behavior or thinking shown to be making a difference in his/her life?

7.Give a summary of your overall ideas, thoughts, and views about the movie and how it portrays the psychological disorder(s) noted above.

8.Would you recommend this film to others?Why or why not?

• All the Little Animals (1999)
• I Stand Alone (1999)
• Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

DSM-5: Bipolar and Related Disorders

1.For a manic episode, describe the quality of mood and energy, 3 other symptoms, the duration and impairment. What are the issues related to manic-like symptoms triggered by a substance, antidepressant treatment, or a medical condition? (p. 124)

2.How is a hypomanic episode different from a manic episode (consider intensity of symptoms, level of impairment, presence of psychotic features)? (p.124-5; Criterion A, C, D, E).

3.Differentiate Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder? Can BP I include a hypomanic episode? (p. 126-7) Can BP II include a manic episode? (p. 135)

4.When do individuals with Bipolar II disorder typically present to clinicians? Why is this the case? Why is it helpful to get information from other informants? (p. 135)

5.What kinds of symptoms are involved in the mood swings for Cyclothymic Disorder? Duration for adults? Children? (p. 139). What is the essential feature of cyclothymic disorder? What if someone with cyclothymic disorder subsequently experiences a major depressive, manic, or hypomanic episode? (p. 141) Differentiate Cyclothymic Disorder and Bipolar I and II with rapid cycling. (p.141)

6.Note the diagnoses of substance/medication-induced bipolar and related disorder as well as bipolar and related disorder due to another medical condition. (142-145)

7.What is meant by rapid cycling for Bipolar I & II Disorders? (p. 150-1)

Reichenberg Chapter 4: Bipolar and Related Disorders

1.What are common lengths of time for the depressed phase? Manic phase? (p. 109)

2.How often is bipolar disorder comorbid with at least one other disorder? What is the most prevalent co-occurring disorder? (Pg. 110)

3.What is the role of mood stabilizing medication vs. psychotherapy? What phase of the disorder does each of these treatments target? Which works best? (Pg. 114-115)

4.What is considered to be the foundation of treatment of bipolar disorders? Who is the treatment most effective for? Are people compliant with this treatment? Why or why not? (Pgs. 115-116)

5.What are 3 psychotherapies that have empirical support as adjuncts to medication in treating those with bipolar disorder? (p. 116) Also see: http://tinyurl.com/zguq4ne

6.What is the focus of social rhythm therapy? (p. 116)

7.In FFT, what education is provided to the family and client? How can this information affect the prognosis of a bipolar disorder? (Pg. 117 – 118)

8.Of those diagnosed with depression, what percent are later found to have a bipolar disorder? (Pg. 120)

9.Of those treated for bipolar, which is the more common subtype? When do those with bipolar II seek treatment? Why is bipolar II underreported and misdiagnosed? (Pg. 123)

10.What are 2 hindrances to the diagnosis of cyclothymia? (Pg. 130)

DSM-5: Personality Disorders

1.At what point do personality traits become disorders? (Pg. 647)

2.What is the essential feature of paranoid personality disorder (i.e., Letter A of the criteria)? How does this distrust impact what is shared with others and how remarks from others are interpreted? (Pg. 649)

3.How is paranoid personality disorder (PPD) different from delusional disorder, persecutory type or schizophrenia? (Pg.652)

4.What is the essential feature of schizoid personality disorder? How does this impact the person’s interest in social or sexual relationships, response to remarks from others, and emotional state? (Pg.652-653)

5.What types of ideas/thinking and behavior/appearance do those with schizotypal personality demonstrate? (Pg. 656)

6.What are 3 symptoms (since 15) of those with antisocial personality disorder? (Pg. 659)

7.How old does one have to be for the diagnosis? What diagnosis must have been present prior to age 15 for APD? (Pg. 659)

8.As you go through the remaining readings, highlight 2 DSM symptoms in the criteria for each of the following FIVE personality disorders: borderline, histrionic, avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive.

9.How do the terms instability, impulsivity, and emptiness apply to borderline personality disorder? (Pg. 663)

10.What are 2 ways that the terms excessive emotionality and attention-seeking apply to histrionic personality disorder? (Pg. 667)

11.What is the essential feature of narcissistic personality disorder? How do the terms entitlement and interpersonally-exploitative apply to NPD? (Pg. 669-670)

12.How is avoidant PD different from schizoid PD? Why do people with avoidant personality disorder withdraw and become socially isolated? (Pg. 675)

13.What does a person with dependent personality disorder seek when making decisions? What about fears related to being alone and being able to take care of himself or herself? (Pg. 675-676)

14.How do the terms orderliness, perfection, productivity, control, and rigidity pertain to obsessive compulsive personality disorder? (Pg. 678-679)

Reichenberg, Chapter 19, Personality Disorders

1.What is the most important goal when treating people with paranoid personality disorder? What are a couple of steps for therapists to take to achieve it? (Pg. 483)

2.What are the main reasons that people with antisocial personality disorder are in therapy? (Pg. 494) Is there a treatment that has a high level of effectiveness in treating APD? (Pg. 496)

3.What are a couple of challenges in working with a client with histrionic personality? What are some suggestions regarding setting limits and maintaining appropriate distance? (Pg. 499)

4.What should therapist do first with clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? What are some ways to continue working with these clients after addressing immediate concerns? (Note the 2 opposing mistakes therapists can make). (Pg. 505-506)

5.What are 2 supported treatments for BPD? (Pg. 507) Also see: http://www.div12.org/psychological-treatments/disorders/borderline-personality-disorder/

6.What are a couple of steps to take when terminating therapy with clients who have avoidant personality disorder? (Pg. 517-518)

7.How does a client with dependent personality disorder view the therapist? What are two ideas about how the therapist can manage these dynamics? (Pg. 519)

8.What is the overall goal in treatment for a person with dependent personality disorder? (Pg. 519)

9.How can establishing rapport and engaging in productive therapy be challenging when working with obsessive compulsive personality disorders? (Pg. 522)

1)Impact

Compare and contrast the concepts of style and trait as components of leadership. Describe how different leadership traits and styles can contribute to organizational effectiveness. Please be specific and detailed in your response. Give examples and support your assertions with current research.

Your original post, in response to the discussion question or questions above, should be a minimum of 250 words, not including restatement of questions or reference sections. Discussion posts must go beyond summarizing concepts and must utilize critical thinking, advanced application, and synthesis of ideas. Thus, in addition to any of the assigned readings you must utilize at least two additional peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles to inform and substantiate the content of your discussion.

2)Response Guidelines

In addition, read the posts of your peers, and then respond to one of their discussions. Your substantive response must be 200 words and not casual in nature. A substantive reply should expand or extend the scholarly discussion. As with any scholarly writing, ideas must be substantiated, and any content that is paraphrased, summarized or quoted must be cited and referenced in your replies as well as your original discussions.

Feel free to add additional shorter replies to build professional, collegial conversations regarding the content of your discussions.

Kamille Mitchell POST

Leadership is defined as the potential or capacity to influence others (Vroom and Jago, 2007). A person who is aware of goals and contextual dynamics and knows how to influence, mobilize, and lead the group (Drzweiecka and Roczniewska, 2016). In 2002, Zaccaro et al. included social abilities in categories of leadership traits such as intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, and sociability (Northouse, 2019, p. 26). Another key area of leadership is the Five-Factor Personality Model that which differentiates between the five big traits and leadership. The five personality traits are neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness (Northouse, 2019, p.26). Using the trait approach to leadership uses the characteristics or traits of the individual to determine how effectively they will be able to lead the company or organization. In the aspect of leadership, traits focus on the characteristics, behavior, and situation on how the leader will be effective. Leadership style determines how the leader will lead based on morals, values, beliefs, and culture. Examples of leadership styles are authoritative, affiliative, democratic, coercive, etc. The authoritative type of leadership style is based on having a vision and motivates in that manner. This style works well in environments where clear direction is required (Drzweiecka and Rozniewska, 2016). Affiliative leadership focuses on the people in the organization and puts them first and concentrates on building relationships and having a peaceful organization. Democratic leadership works well with building a team and gathering input from everyone involved. Another type of leadership style is coercive leadership. This style of leadership is very demanding and does not foster or allow input from others. This type of leadership style is usually seen in a negative way and has a negative impact on the organization. However, this type of leadership style seems to work well in stressful situations.Bottom of Form

3)Sociability

Sociability is a trait discussed in the text. Discuss the value of this particular trait as it exists in organizational settings. Give examples and support your assertions with current research.

Your original post, in response to the discussion question or questions above, should be a minimum of 250 words, not including restatement of questions or reference sections. Discussion posts must go beyond summarizing concepts and must utilize critical thinking, advanced application, and synthesis of ideas. Thus, in addition to any of the assigned readings you must utilize at least two additional peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles to inform and substantiate the content of your discussion.

4) Response Guidelines

In addition, read the posts of your peers, and then respond to one of their discussions. Your substantive response must be 200 words and not casual in nature. A substantive reply should expand or extend the scholarly discussion.

As with any scholarly writing, ideas must be substantiated, and any content that is paraphrased, summarized or quoted must be cited and referenced in your replies as well as your original discussions.

Feel free to add additional shorter replies to build professional, collegial conversations regarding the content of your discussions.

Mary Billingsley POST

In today’s work environment, organizations are seeking highly skilled leaders and managers to lead the organization to success through effective leadership and management. One of the traits sought after in leaders are sociability, as pointed out by Ahmad, Jasimuddin, and Kee (2018), sociability and self-confidence were the defining factors of a positive organizational climate and job satisfaction of employees. Employees characteristics such as teamwork, integrity, positive attitude, and friendly attitude allows them to interact well with other colleagues bring value to the organization through a positive and productive workplace.

Northouse (2019) reported that sociable leaders show sociability traits through pleasant social relationships with colleagues and employees and have a friendly, courteous attitude. Simarily to Northouse research on sociability and personality traits, Tomšik and Gatial (2018) article noted that personality traits are important in career choices. Employees with sociability traits tend to take on leadership roles and earn the respect of their colleagues due to their ability to communicate well and with confidence. Words like social courage and social intelligence are used to describe leaders that have sociable skills that drive positive aspirations of followers in the workforce. Handa (2018) research found that social intelligence is defined as adapting and understanding dissimilarity through intelligence and social skills to situational awareness and situational response. Exemplary leaders are those that motivate their followers and inspire them to be enhance their self-growth, as well as, improve the operations and management of the organization. Leaders that tend to create a socially engaged workplace increase work productivity and improve employee retention.