Module 4: Overview & Outcomes
Overview
This module helps you better understand problems people experience with mood disorders and problems involving mood. During this module, you are introduced to some perspectives on suicide and suicide prevention, and the complex issues that surround the right to die movement.
This module helps you better understand problems that seem to have a strong impact on both the mind and body of a person. In particular, you are looking at somatoform disorders, which can take many forms and can be a challenge to diagnose.
Course Outcomes (CO)
The course outcomes that will be addressed in this module are:
CO1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. (Program Outcome 2)
CO3: Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice. (Program Outcome 3)
CO4: Analyze historical and contemporary concerns related to abnormal psychology and related issues.
CO5: Apply concepts in abnormal psychology to situations occurring in daily life.
Module Outcomes (MO)
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
MO1: Describe types of mood and somatic disorders and their primary symptoms (CO1)
MO2: Describe the prevalence, treatment, and prevention of suicidal behaviors (CO3, CO5)
MO3: Describe the clinical features of dissociative amnesia. (CO1)
Module 4: Learning & Assessment Activities
During this module you will:
Read:
Required
Read and complete all interactive activities/videos and quizzes in REVEL Abnormal Psychology text:
Chapter 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 8: Somatic Symptoms and Dissociative Disorders
Module notes
View:
Required
All videos in REVEL webtext Chapters 7 & 8
REVEL videos (embedded in text):
7.2 Martha: MDD
7.4 Ann: Bipolar Disorder
7.5 Feliziano: Living with Bipolar Disorder
7.7 Depression
8.3 Henry: Illness Anxiety Disorder
8.8 Sharon: Amnesia
8.10 Randomized Controlled Trial
TEDTalks: Kevin Briggs—The bridge between suicide and lifeLinks to an external site. [Video file][14 min 10 sec]. (2010). Retrieved December 14, 2016, from https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_briggs_the_bridge_between_suicide_and_life
Discuss:
M4D1: The Bridge Between Suicide and Life
Complete:
REVEL Webtext Assignments: Module 4
Use the EC Library resources and the EC Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) to properly cite your work (Login to the EC Library is required):
EC Online Writing Laboratory (OWL)Links to an external site.
Citing SourcesLinks to an external site.
Plagiarism & Copyright
Module 4: Module Notes: Problems of Mood
As you review the material in this module, consider the fictional case of George.
In the context of what you learn about mood disorders, think about the specifics related to his case, what might contribute to his problems, and what might be puzzling from the report. You may also want to keep the case of George in mind as you work through future modules.
In this module, you explore the challenges that people experience with mood disorders and problems involving mood. You look at concerns such as depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, dysthymic disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
During this module, you are introduced to some perspectives on suicide and suicide prevention, and the complex issues that surround the right to die movement.
Please use this space to summarize the material covered in this module including new terms associated with mood disorders, etc. (e.g., dysthymic disorder, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder) in bold.
Module 4: Module Notes: Scenario
George is a 54-year-old divorced male and a father of three. He is employed full-time as a manager at an auto parts supply house. His divorce, which happened five years ago from his wife of fifteen years, was amicable as they both acknowledged that they had grown apart over time.
George is devoted to his three children—Amelie (15 years old), Luke (12 years old), and Molly (9 years old)—who he sees on weekends and some holidays. He has been on a few dates since the divorce but has not been involved in a romantic relationship. He has a handful of friends from his bowling league, but he does not see them outside of their weekly games since they are busy with their families.
In recent months, George has been inconsistent about attending his weekly bowling games. He tells his friends he cannot go because of work demands but confesses, “It just isn’t the same anymore. I used to love it, and now, I can hardly make myself pay attention to the score.”
When asked about work, he states, “I like my job all right. I’ve been doing it long enough that it is a breeze. It is not exciting, but what job is?” He reports experiencing some anxiousness and sleep disturbance. “I worry about things I never used to. Whenever I get in the car, I imagine I could get into an accident.” He states that he has started taking naps as soon as he comes home from work and wakes up early most mornings, fretting over a variety of things. “I don’t forget to do stuff, but I am always worried I might. Lately, it can take longer for me to remember details, but I always remember them eventually.”
When asked about his relationships, he expresses delight over his children and their accomplishments. It is the one time when George actually seems happy during the interview. However, the smile on his face is short lived. “They keep bugging me to date, to go out, and meet someone. To be honest, I just do not care to. A few years ago, I was somewhat interested, but now I am in my routine. Honestly though, I am here for my kids. They say I have been irritable and snapping at them a lot more. The truth is they are right. I love my kids, Doctor, and I do not want to hurt them. They are all I have left.”