Names: Group Name: Case Study #2 (Oltmanns et al.) – Active Learning

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Case Study #2 (Oltmanns et al.) – Active Learning Worksheet

Drawing on the case example, please answer each of the following questions below. You can use bullet points or sentences – but make sure to provide evidence and examples from the case to back up your points. Be as thorough as you can – often there are multiple examples for a question.

1a. Which depressive symptoms did George exhibit? Be specific (refer to the diagnostic criteria in your notes for a list of possible symptoms, because some might not jump out at you immediately) and give details from the case about when he exhibited these symptoms.

1b. Which mania symptoms did George exhibit? Be specific (refer to the diagnostic criteria in your notes for a list of possible symptoms, because some might not jump out at you immediately) and give details from the case about when he exhibited these symptoms.

2a. What timing details do we know about George’s symptoms that might inform our diagnosis? Specifically, what was the approximate age on onset and how long and how frequent have his episodes been (of each depression and mania)? What does this information tell us about his possible diagnosis?

2b. Graph George’s episodes of depressive and manic symptoms on chart below – consider the polarity, intensity, and persistence of the symptoms.

MANIC

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manic

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depress

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TIME

TIMEDEPRESS

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3. Based on all the information you’ve listed above, what specific diagnosis would George receive? Be specific about how he meets the criteria for this disorder.

4. Consider how George’s behavior meets the definition of abnormality according to the following dimensions. Give specific examples, and also consider examples where he did not experience these (or experienced the opposite!):

Distress

Disability

Deviation

Dysfunction

5. Identify the possible etiology of George’s disorder according to:

The biological perspective

The psychodynamic perspective

Other environmental factors and/or a potential gene-environment interaction

6. Evaluate George’s treatment, using evidence from the case study. Specifically:

What treatments did George receive? Why do these particular treatments make sense for this disorder and George’s presentation of it?

What were any issues (e.g., side effects, obstacles to adherence) with the treatment George received?

What do you think George’s prognosis is (i.e., how successful will be at treating his disorder and functioning well in his life)? What are the risk and protective factors in his case that will make him more or less likely to succeed?