Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
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Assignment BriefTitle of Access to HE Diploma: Access to Radiography / Paramedic Studies / Nursing / Midwifery Unit title(s): Abnormal and Clinical PsychologyUnit code(s): PK1/3/LN/087Learner: Tutor/Assessor: Roami Title of Assignment: Critically Discuss the Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment of Mental Illness Assignment Number: 1 of 1 for this UnitDescription of Assignment: In in essay of 2000 words, answer the questions below: Q1 Discuss the view that a combination of different criteria (statistical infrequency, violation of moral standards etc.) is needed to distinguish normal from abnormal behaviour. Refer to issues relating to culture and time. (1.1; 1.2) Q2 Describe diagnostic classification systems such as the DSM and ICD and assess (a) the difficulties involved in and (b)the usefulness of diagnosing mental illness. (1.3) Q3 Choose two illnesses from two of the following categories: ‘depressive,’ ‘anxiety,’ and ‘psychotic’ disorders and discuss the similarities and differences between them (2:1) Q4 Evaluate the biological, psychological and social causes of the main mental illnesses.(2:2) Q5 Describe and evaluate treatments for mental illnesses. Refer to the practical and ethical implications of these treatments in your answer (3:1 ; 3:2) Date set: Week beginning: 16/01/13 Date for draft submission (if applicable): N/ADate for submission 20/3/13; 4pm Extension date (if agreed):Signed by Tutor/Assessor to agree extension: Date submitted: Learner declaration: These essays represent my own unaided work, apart from guidance notes on marking from subject tutors, and I have followed referencing guidelines to avoid plagiarism. Signature: Date: TO THE LEARNER: Please attach this assignment brief to any written work you are handing in…
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