Forensic Psychology
Each pair is to research their chosen topic with the intent to give a 10-15 minute PowerPoint presentation of what they learned. The topics offered are general, and each group will need to explain the main concept AND focus on a sub-topic of whatever sparks their interest the most about the selected topic.
The requirements for the forensic presentation are a list of references (minimum 3) and a PowerPoint printout for the instructor to grade.
Topics:
1. Profiling & Behavioral Science
2. Eileen Wuornos (female serial killer depicted in the movie "Monster" w/ Charlize Theron)
3. Jack the Ripper
4. Violent Offenders
5. Psychology of Terrorism
6. Psychology of Hate Crimes
7. Sex Offenders
8. Psychological look at the Death Penalty
9. The Criminal Mind
10. Sociopaths and Psychopaths (not the same thing as is commonly believed)
11. Mass Murderers (which is also commonly, but incorrectly, interchanged with serial killers)
12. Insanity Defense
13. Eyewitness Testimony
14. Jury Selection & Expert Testimony
15. Dissimulation & Malingering (faking a profile)
16. Political Profiling (profiling political leaders/groups)
17. Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession
18. Mothers who Kill their Children
19. Victimology (the study of victims as an investigative tool to better understand the perpetrator)
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Senioritis Project
AP Psychology
DSM Criteria for Senioritis
"Senioritis: We'd fight for a cure, but we're just too lazy."
Your group’s task is to create a DSM V (it isn’t written yet) criteria and diagnosis for the serious mental affliction known as Senioritis. You must follow the criteria that I have outlined for you and write it up.
Bonus for DVD or some type of video!
Classify the disorder as one of the following:
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Disorder
Eating Disorder
Mood Disorder
Personality Disorder
Psychotic Disorder
Substance-Related Disorder
Other Disorder
Part 1:
Type up the following information for your DSM V entry under the following headings as worded.(3 points ea = 27 points) (Make a visual!)
1. Diagnostic Features (a general description of the disorder and its symptoms)
2. Associated disorders. (other disorders that may come with it)
3. Specific culture, age and gender features (does it happen in other cultures where it is considered normal?)
4. Duration (how long does a person have symptoms before it is clinically diagnosed?
5. Specific Symptoms (observable examples of behavior)
6. Prevalence (who has it? % statistics- get some REAL data!)
7. Course (when does it first appear usually? Does it go away? Can it come back?)
8. Subtypes (specify type of Senioritis) of the disorder with a specific name and criteria. (ex- Senioritis Ditching)
9. Diagnostic Criteria (what symptoms define it and what it is NOT – ex. Can’t be caused by an illness) (place as a list in a text box for quick and easy reference)
Use the following website or an actual DSM IV-R for examples and wording:
http://www.psychologynet.org/dsm.html
Part 2: (5 Points ea. = 40 points)
Patient case study and diagnosis:
Author a case study that goes into detail about the individual’s life and the symptoms of the disorder. Include the following: (video interview???) You may only do a fictional account due to the fact that you are not trained to make an actual diagnosis. If you tell someone that they have depression- the self fulfilling prophecy may take over!
Age/Gender/Occupation (5)
Social functioning (family/friends/co-wokers) (5)
Complete Internet mental health quality of life scale. (5)
Complete a 5 Axis Diagnosis on your patient. (25)
Axis 1- clinical senioritis diagnosis
Axis 2- personality disorders if any
Axis 3- relevant medical conditions
Axis 4- checklist of life’s problems (social, occupational, family, etc)
Axis 5- 100 point global assessment of functioning. (GAF)
Part 3: (20 Points)
Therapy:
Diagnose the patient with the disorder and come up with an ECLECTIC therapy to rid the symptoms. Show the therapy being done- video? Script? Performance?(Choose 2 of 5)
Biological: If you design a drug- you need to explain SPECIFICALLY how it is processed in the brain (location, Neurotransmitters, agonist, antagonist- do research!)
Behavioral- systematic desensitization, aversive therapy, etc.
Cognitive- show conversation with person. How will you change the WAY they think. (thought stopping, etc.)
Humanistic- active listening, self actualization
Psychodynamic- hypnosis, free association, dream analysis
Alternative- some alternative therapy you find.
Tips for a GREAT project:
Pictures and real-life examples of patient. Interviews are great! Written ok- audio ok, video ok!!! Mental disorders are something you have to SEE to understand. Make that happen!!! Creativity is key- have fun!!! The hard stuff is over!!! Good job! This is worth 100 points- with bonus possible for excellent work. (DVD, CD, website, video)
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
DSM Criteria for Senioritis
"Senioritis: We'd fight for a cure, but we're just too lazy."
Your group’s task is to create a DSM V (it isn’t written yet) criteria and diagnosis for the serious mental affliction known as Senioritis. You must follow the criteria that I have outlined for you and write it up.
Bonus for DVD or some type of video!
Classify the disorder as one of the following:
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Disorder
Eating Disorder
Mood Disorder
Personality Disorder
Psychotic Disorder
Substance-Related Disorder
Other Disorder
Part 1:
Type up the following information for your DSM V entry under the following headings as worded.(3 points ea = 27 points) (Make a visual!)
1. Diagnostic Features (a general description of the disorder and its symptoms)
2. Associated disorders. (other disorders that may come with it)
3. Specific culture, age and gender features (does it happen in other cultures where it is considered normal?)
4. Duration (how long does a person have symptoms before it is clinically diagnosed?
5. Specific Symptoms (observable examples of behavior)
6. Prevalence (who has it? % statistics- get some REAL data!)
7. Course (when does it first appear usually? Does it go away? Can it come back?)
8. Subtypes (specify type of Senioritis) of the disorder with a specific name and criteria. (ex- Senioritis Ditching)
9. Diagnostic Criteria (what symptoms define it and what it is NOT – ex. Can’t be caused by an illness) (place as a list in a text box for quick and easy reference)
Use the following website or an actual DSM IV-R for examples and wording:
http://www.psychologynet.org/dsm.html
Part 2: (5 Points ea. = 40 points)
Patient case study and diagnosis:
Author a case study that goes into detail about the individual’s life and the symptoms of the disorder. Include the following: (video interview???) You may only do a fictional account due to the fact that you are not trained to make an actual diagnosis. If you tell someone that they have depression- the self fulfilling prophecy may take over!
Age/Gender/Occupation (5)
Social functioning (family/friends/co-wokers) (5)
Complete Internet mental health quality of life scale. (5)
Complete a 5 Axis Diagnosis on your patient. (25)
Axis 1- clinical senioritis diagnosis
Axis 2- personality disorders if any
Axis 3- relevant medical conditions
Axis 4- checklist of life’s problems (social, occupational, family, etc)
Axis 5- 100 point global assessment of functioning. (GAF)
Part 3: (20 Points)
Therapy:
Diagnose the patient with the disorder and come up with an ECLECTIC therapy to rid the symptoms. Show the therapy being done- video? Script? Performance?(Choose 2 of 5)
Biological: If you design a drug- you need to explain SPECIFICALLY how it is processed in the brain (location, Neurotransmitters, agonist, antagonist- do research!)
Behavioral- systematic desensitization, aversive therapy, etc.
Cognitive- show conversation with person. How will you change the WAY they think. (thought stopping, etc.)
Humanistic- active listening, self actualization
Psychodynamic- hypnosis, free association, dream analysis
Alternative- some alternative therapy you find.
Tips for a GREAT project:
Pictures and real-life examples of patient. Interviews are great! Written ok- audio ok, video ok!!! Mental disorders are something you have to SEE to understand. Make that happen!!! Creativity is key- have fun!!! The hard stuff is over!!! Good job! This is worth 100 points- with bonus possible for excellent work. (DVD, CD, website, video)
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Psychology Goes to Madison Avenue
Psychology goes to Madison Avenue
Imagine that you are a famous figure in the history of psychology and that in addition to doing your research and teaching you have decided to open a business based on your work. Your job is to choose one of the following psychologists, do research to find out more about their contributions to the field of psychology, and then create a business that focuses on their work.
For example, if you chose B.F. Skinner, the business you would create might focus on his work with animals in creating his theories about operant conditioning.
The business might be like this:
Skinner’s Pet Peeves!
We offer training for animals using reinforcement and punishment.
Our specialty is rats and pigeons.
You may choose from:
· Ivan Pavlov *Carl Jung
· John Watson *Erik Erikson
· Sigmund Freud *Albert Bandura
· Carl Rogers *Stanley Milgram
· Abraham Maslow *Solomon Asch
· Jean Piaget *Philip Zimbardo
In addition to the business name, you will need to create:
· A business logo
· An advertisement (TV, flyer, website, poster board, etc.)
· A three-fold pamphlet that touts what services your business offers
You will be graded on your creativity and how accurately you reflect the psychologist and their work.
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Imagine that you are a famous figure in the history of psychology and that in addition to doing your research and teaching you have decided to open a business based on your work. Your job is to choose one of the following psychologists, do research to find out more about their contributions to the field of psychology, and then create a business that focuses on their work.
For example, if you chose B.F. Skinner, the business you would create might focus on his work with animals in creating his theories about operant conditioning.
The business might be like this:
Skinner’s Pet Peeves!
We offer training for animals using reinforcement and punishment.
Our specialty is rats and pigeons.
You may choose from:
· Ivan Pavlov *Carl Jung
· John Watson *Erik Erikson
· Sigmund Freud *Albert Bandura
· Carl Rogers *Stanley Milgram
· Abraham Maslow *Solomon Asch
· Jean Piaget *Philip Zimbardo
In addition to the business name, you will need to create:
· A business logo
· An advertisement (TV, flyer, website, poster board, etc.)
· A three-fold pamphlet that touts what services your business offers
You will be graded on your creativity and how accurately you reflect the psychologist and their work.
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Personality Collage Project
Personality Collage
Two Parts!!
Directions for the student: Each student will create a personality collage that best represents “who they really are”.
Materials needed: 1 regular poster board.
Divide the poster into two equal segments.
Magazine art or headlines
Newspaper art or headlines
Photographs
Cartoons
Anything appropriate that represents you.
Directions for the individual who knows the student very well: Using half of the student’s poster board, create a collage using the above materials that best describes the student.
Personality Collage Follow Up
Once the poster board is completed answer the following questions in essay form.
1. What are some of the major themes about yourself that are depicted in your collage?
2. What are the major similarities and differences between your version and your partner’s version?
3. How did the differences make you feel?
4. What have these differences taught you about yourself?
5. Would you want to eliminate these differences?
6. What key elements from the theories discussed in the text apply to the collage? (This will require you to spend time in the chapter before class lecture.)
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Two Parts!!
Directions for the student: Each student will create a personality collage that best represents “who they really are”.
Materials needed: 1 regular poster board.
Divide the poster into two equal segments.
Magazine art or headlines
Newspaper art or headlines
Photographs
Cartoons
Anything appropriate that represents you.
Directions for the individual who knows the student very well: Using half of the student’s poster board, create a collage using the above materials that best describes the student.
Personality Collage Follow Up
Once the poster board is completed answer the following questions in essay form.
1. What are some of the major themes about yourself that are depicted in your collage?
2. What are the major similarities and differences between your version and your partner’s version?
3. How did the differences make you feel?
4. What have these differences taught you about yourself?
5. Would you want to eliminate these differences?
6. What key elements from the theories discussed in the text apply to the collage? (This will require you to spend time in the chapter before class lecture.)
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
Baby Project
Advanced Placement Psychology
My Baby Book Project
All students will be required to purchase a five pound bag of flour and turn it into their “baby”. Students are required to have the child within them at all times during school hours including the days that they do not have AP Psychology for two weeks. Students who are careless with their child will have points taken away from their grade which includes kidnapping and/or death.
Throughout the experience students will create a “baby book” that documents prenatal development through adolescence. In addition to presentation of theory, all students will be assigned a birth defect on the day that their child is “born”. Within the baby book students should document the cause of the defect, symptoms and the prognosis for the child.
Students should use the following check list in order to stay on track.
· Is my child appropriately dressed? If the child is naked it is considered child neglect and/or abandonment which will impact your grade.
· Did I address all six major theories covering prenatal development through adolescence?
· Did I address at least one trend in each age bracket for example cephalocaudal trend and identity crisis?
· Did I make sure to take my child to school with me every day? Do not leave children in plastic bags, lockers, closets and/or book bags. Discuss the project with your P.E. teacher so that he/she can stay in a safe place. Schneider’s Child Protective Services knows where you are during school hours!
· Did I make sure to do a reference history on my babysitter? Parents are held responsible if the babysitter is the cause of any damage or death.
· Is my child healthy? If your child has a rip in it or obvious damage then you will have to report yourself to Schneider’s Child Protective Services where you will have to write an additional detailed report on the abuse.
· If your child is kidnapped, the kidnappers must write their name on the back of the child in small print. If the kidnapper kills the baby then the murderer’s grade will be negatively impacted. Schneider’s Child Protective Services will investigate the matter!
Extra Credit: Beauty Contest
All A.P. students are eligible to enter their child into the Beauty Contest. The teacher will choose the winner from each class based on creativity and accessories. (Don’t go overboard with cost…get creative!) Twenty-five extra credit points to be used throughout the rest of the year will be awarded to the winners.
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
My Baby Book Project
All students will be required to purchase a five pound bag of flour and turn it into their “baby”. Students are required to have the child within them at all times during school hours including the days that they do not have AP Psychology for two weeks. Students who are careless with their child will have points taken away from their grade which includes kidnapping and/or death.
Throughout the experience students will create a “baby book” that documents prenatal development through adolescence. In addition to presentation of theory, all students will be assigned a birth defect on the day that their child is “born”. Within the baby book students should document the cause of the defect, symptoms and the prognosis for the child.
Students should use the following check list in order to stay on track.
· Is my child appropriately dressed? If the child is naked it is considered child neglect and/or abandonment which will impact your grade.
· Did I address all six major theories covering prenatal development through adolescence?
· Did I address at least one trend in each age bracket for example cephalocaudal trend and identity crisis?
· Did I make sure to take my child to school with me every day? Do not leave children in plastic bags, lockers, closets and/or book bags. Discuss the project with your P.E. teacher so that he/she can stay in a safe place. Schneider’s Child Protective Services knows where you are during school hours!
· Did I make sure to do a reference history on my babysitter? Parents are held responsible if the babysitter is the cause of any damage or death.
· Is my child healthy? If your child has a rip in it or obvious damage then you will have to report yourself to Schneider’s Child Protective Services where you will have to write an additional detailed report on the abuse.
· If your child is kidnapped, the kidnappers must write their name on the back of the child in small print. If the kidnapper kills the baby then the murderer’s grade will be negatively impacted. Schneider’s Child Protective Services will investigate the matter!
Extra Credit: Beauty Contest
All A.P. students are eligible to enter their child into the Beauty Contest. The teacher will choose the winner from each class based on creativity and accessories. (Don’t go overboard with cost…get creative!) Twenty-five extra credit points to be used throughout the rest of the year will be awarded to the winners.
Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!
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