Disorder Websites

4/16/2012

 
Use one of the free website creation programs (such as weebly.com, wix.com, googlesites).

Include: 1.The definition of the disorder
2.A sample case of the disorder – this will likely be a  movie clip.
3.5 items – books, movies, or songs about the disorder (i.e A Beautiful Mind for schizophrenia) 4.Symptoms of the disorder
5.Potential causes of the disorder
6.How the disorder affects the brain (or how defects in the brain cause the disorder).  I’m looking for specific brain parts/neurotransmitters involved.
7.Treatment •What drugs are used, if any?  How do they affect neurotransmitters/the brain? •Non-medical treatment (e.g. therapy) •Relative effectiveness of treatments
8.Two multiple choice quiz questions to be presented to the class.

Pop Quiz Tomorrow!

4/10/2012

 
Study defense mechanisms tonight.  13 questions/matching.  Good Luck!