Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Theories of Depression

Name and explain the theories of depression for each of the psychologists listed below:

Albert Bandura
Juilian Rotter
Martin Seligman
Aaron Beck

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Lobotomist

After viewing the program, "The Lobotomist", write a 500 word explanation of the story of Dr. Walter Freeman and his use of the frontal lobotomy.  Be sure to describe the procedure, it's uses, it's strengths and weaknesses and the overall story of this important figure in psychology and the treatment of mental illness.
Include at least 2 relevant pictures.

You should do some additional research to expand your knowledge of this subject. Be sure to site any resources used.  This assignment is due Sunday, March 20th.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Bipolar Disorder

After watching the documentary, "Boy Interrupted", write a 200 word reflection of the story of Evan Perry.  Be sure to include at least one picture representative of your topic and ideas.  This blog entry is due by Sunday, March 6th. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uda9ukPx0SM



TEST - you will have a short test over bipolar disorder - all of the information isfound on this website:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001924/  You should know the signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatments, expectations and complications.  The TEST will be on Wednesday, March 9th.