Assignment1
Check-Point Due Thursday
Clinical Interview Questions
The questions you develop in this week’s Check-Point will be used in your final project. Once you receive feedback on these ten questions, make any necessary revisions and save a copy of these questions to be turned in Week Nine.
Resource: Clinical Interview section on pp. 69–70 of Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
Review the information on clinical interviews on pp. 69–70.
Write 10 questions you would ask to learn more about a person’s problems, feelings, relationships, and background.
Assignment 2 Due Friday
Title Paper: Depression Paper
Many people become depressed at some point in their lives, but when these feelings interfere with an individual’s ability to live a normal life and persist for an extended period, the individual should seek professional help. Some individuals not only experience depression but also extreme highs, known as mania, making it more difficult to live a normal, productive life.
Write a 700 word paper outlining the differences between unipolar and bipolar disorders.
Address the underlying causes of unipolar and bipolar disorders. What symptoms would indicate that an individual may be suffering from a unipolar or bipolar disorder? What treatments are available for individuals who suffer from unipolar or bipolar disorders?
Provide at least two references to support your research.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.