According to social constructionism, the diagnosis of psychopathology
is situated in culture. If judgements of psychopathology are
relative to culture, what are the implications for psychotherapy?
PSY
350 – REACTION #2
Symptoms of PMS are real. However, many argue that they should
not be labeled as an illness due to concerns about medicalizing women's
experience. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your position.
PSY
350 – REACTION #3
Consider the criticisms of personality disorders as a mental
disorder. Explain why or why not you believe that personality
disorders should be included in future editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders.
PSY
350 – REACTION #4
If sexual behavior can be considered an addiction, should a sexually
abusive individual be able to use this as a legal defense?
Explain your position.
PSY
350 - REACTION #5
What are the ethical issues of
prescribing Prozac as a mood-brightener when a client/patient does not
meet the minimum criteria for diagnosis of a mood disoder? Should
s/he still receive Prozac? Explain your position.