Answer questions in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and
2: Intro to Psychology
Directions:
Answer in complete sentences and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and
grammar. Sources must be
cited in APA format. Your response should be
double-
spaced.
Objectives:
(1) Identify anxiety disorders
(2) Describes the origin
of emotional and psychological
issues
Part
A
Susan,
a college student, is anxious whenever she must speak. Her anxiety motivates
her to prepare meticulously and rehearse material again and again. Is Susan’s
reaction normal, or does she have an anxiety disorder? Explain two (2) criteria
you used in arriving at your answer.
Part
B
In
recent years, several best-selling books have argued that most emotional
problems can be traced to an unhappy or traumatic childhood (an abusive or dysfunctional
family, “toxic” parents, and suppression of the “inner child”). What are two
(2) possible benefits of focusing on childhood as the time when emotional
problems originate, and what are two (2) possible drawbacks?
Part
C
Suppose
a member of your family has become increasingly depressed in recent months, and
it’s apparent that the person needs
treatment. You’ve chosen to look into the
options and make
decisions about the treatment. How might you proceed?
Provide two (2)supporting facts to justify your plan of action.