Psychological Disorders Intro

I hope everyone is doing well this evening.  As we begin examining mental disorders, it is interesting to look at the history of mental disorders and how treatment has truly developed.  It is also intriguing to look at how those with mental disorders have been treated throughout history as well.  From thinking people were possessed with evil demons to being locked in shackles to how they are treated today, the evolution of how society views mental disorders has changed...or has it?  The first chapter examined studies that have been completed to see how society views mental disorders and those that suffer with them.  In one study, researchers could not even get approved to rent an apartment in Canada because they told the land lords that they had just gotten out of a mental facility.  For this blog post, I want you to think about this topic and think about how society both depicts and stereotypes those with mental disorders and answer the following questions.  How does society view mental disorders today?  What examples do you have to support your idea?  Based on your readings, do you feel our society is any different than those before us when it comes to viewing or approaching mental disorders? 

This is due Thursday by the beginning of class.  Also, check twitter for some bonus action sometime tomorrow.

Questions While I am Gone

I plan to be gone for the next two weeks.  I will Skype in on Wednesday and Thursday this week to answer any questions.  However, if you have any questions between now and then, feel free to post them on this post.  I will check it a couple of times a day and answer any questions that you may have at any given time.  Work hard while I am gone as we are still prepping for the AP Exam and be sure to check twitter often.

Peyton Kei

I hope all of you did well on the test today as I am sure you all knocked it out of the park!  Today my wife and I welcomed the newest addition to the family Peyton Kei.  Since I know many of you will ask, here is a picture of the little one.  As a bonus assignment, post what reflexes Peyton will be demonstrating as well as what stages of Erikson and Piaget Peyton is in and what we should expect and be on the look out for over the next year.  This is due by Sunday and make it a blog post.

Invisible Gorilla or Optional Book

As you know, we have been examining personality.  You have read how Feud's theory laid the ground work for personality development, how the humanist view personality development and we are currently looking at the trait perspective and will finish that up today.  However, tomorrow you have an assignment due to me.  This is a reminder of the due date and I hope that you all did not wait until the last moment.  However, here is an additional assignment for extra credit that is due to me tomorrow if you choose to complete it.  I want you to answer the following question using information from your book to make your assumption/prediction.  How would the author(s) of you book explain personality development, and which theorist would your author best get along with?  This should be roughly a page in length.  Good luck!