Description
Choose a fictional character (e.g., from a book, movie, TV show) that presents with a psychosocial problem (e.g., depression, relationship problems, incarceration).
Note: Some film suggestions for fictional characters are: White Oleander; Girl, Interrupted; Little Miss Sunshine; or Antoine Fisher. But maybe another movie, book or TV show.
- Determine a clinical, formal diagnosis for this character using the criteria of the DSM-5.
- Then choose three words that best describe the diagnosis. These three words should distinguish this diagnosis from any other diagnosis.
Write 2 to 3 page paper presenting the following.
A brief description of the fictional character and story
A description of the presenting problem of the fictional character
Your full clinical diagnosis using the DSM-5; consider the criteria supporting your diagnosis, the severity and specifiers (if appropriate) and Z Codes.
Include the rationale behind choosing the three words to best describe the diagnosis. The three words you have chosen for your diagnosis should also fit this individual’s mental disorder.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS
Psychosocial Problems
Name of Student:
Name of Professor:
Course Title:
Date:
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PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS
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Psychosocial Problems
Introduction
Little Miss Sunshine is a film that is centered on the determination of a family to
ascertain that their daughter is able to make it in time so that she can participate in the beauty
pageant that has been organized across the country. Their journey is supposed ro take them to
California from New Mexico. Most of the characters in the film are suffering from various
psychological disorders. However, the study is going to analyze Frank’s character in the film in
order to develop a clinical diagnosis that will be suitable for him.
Frank’s description
Frank is a Proust expert who was in a h...
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