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In the Movie, American Psycho, Patrick Bateman demonstrate challenges to identify his unique type of personality theories. The purpose of this essay is to review a selected film as a Psychology student, and discuss it from a psychological perspective. Also in this paper providing a diagnosis for a character in the movie and discuss the behaviors that support the selected diagnosis, and to explain and discuss the mental illness depicted in the film.

This article tries to sum up the causes of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Though, researchers have not found an exact cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder (Martens, 2000). Antisocial Personality Disorder is known to be directed toward specific behaviors and criminal act instead of looking at personality traits and psychopathological aspects (Martens, 2000). People that develop Antisocial Personality Disorder are more likely to suffer from substance abuse disorder, anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia (Martens, 2000). Researchers have done different studies especially with brain injuries, which could trigger

Sadly less than half of people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are treated (National Institute of Mental Health, 2016). To diagnose someone with this disorder, the patient must be at least 18 years old and have displayed these previous symptoms listed before they were 15 years old. They will need to go through a physical exam first to make sure there is not another cause of their behaviors, lab tests such as blood work to find possible drug use, and finally a psychological exam, which can be difficult since they lie very often (Mayo Clinic, 2013). Family members or friends may be needed to paint an accurate picture of the patient’s daily life because in order to be diagnosed, the patient needs to have displayed these personalities daily, not just in manic episodes (National Health Service,

     One type of therapy used is psychotherapy, which “should focus on helping the individual understand the nature and consequences of his disorder so he can be helped to control his behavior” (Black, 2000). Another type of therapy used is cognitive therapy,

Research Stimulation Task: The evaluation of mental illnesses to those that are being diagnosed serve as a basis to alter their way of living, that is to make effective and positive changes. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health condition disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behaviour. It is irresistible to act upon knowing the illness you hold and what level it is in the spectrum, and the clarity of your reactions becomes intuitive to society.

For many centuries there has been multiple arguments about what causes mental illness. Hebrews believed that mental illness was a punishment from god for those who sinned. The way they cured one another was spiritually and through health. They believed that if you had a healthy diet that it would prevent you from any diseases. The physicians were also priests who had “special ways” to heal with higher powers. The biggest theory was that whoever had a mental illness was caused from supernatural forces. There had been many different treatments to help cure ones suffering. Dating back to 5000 BCE was the first treatment preformed on record, showing that one would chip a hole into the human skull to release evil spirits. Later on, the Ancient Egyptians

A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person 's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.1 Mental illnesses can be grouped into two broad categories, each representing a different aspect of a mental disorder. Axis I diagnoses are inclusive of those disorders which are most familiar and widely recognized, and typically encompass the most acute symptoms that need immediate treatment (i.e. adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, etc).2 Axis II disorders are those defined by their permanence and nebulousness. They are generally life-long problems that arise in childhood and are much less responsive to treatment than Axis I disorders are. Axis II diagnoses are comprised of personality disorders and intellectual disabilities (i.e. antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, etc).3

Psychotic disorders can be described as a mental health disability in which a person experiences changes in thinking, perception, mood and behaviour which can severely disrupt their lives. Some of the main psychotic disorders include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, schizo affective disorder and drug induced pychosis. Some common symptoms when a psychotic disorder is developing include depression, anxiety, irritability, suspiciousness, blunted or flat or inappropriate emotion, changes in appetite, changes in thinking, difficulties in concentration or attention, a sense of alteration to ones self or the outside world, odd ideas and unusual perceptual experiences. Some behavioural symptoms can include sleep disturbance, social isolation or withdrawal and/or reduced ability to carry out work and social roles.

This paper will discuss the Cluster B personality disorder known as antisocial personality disorder. More specifically, it will attempt to explain various theories formulated about the difference in prevalence in male and female populations and why men are so much more likely to receive a diagnosis.

Our interest in film is largely stemmed from our interest in other people. Characters in film aim to represent the wide range of personality types and lives that may exist and expand beyond those as well. As such, it is no surprise that many times these representations flow into the abnormal. Not only do we have a substantial interest in specifically watching deviant behavior and expression through crime films, which have historically been some of the most successful (Cinemania, n.d.), but we have a great interest in representations of psychopathology generally.

These definitions are words that have been used to describe people with mental health over the year and words that are still used today. These negative words which I have also have used in the past when thinking of people with mental health; I also had these thoughts when my brother said these things to me.

This paper explores articles and information that describe, assess and offer theories and treatments regarding antisocial personality disorder.

There have been many horror movies produced with a mental illness as the reason for all of the scary events that happen in the movie. This can be seen in many popular horror movies such as Mirrors, where schizophrenia is reason why there is a possessed demon killing its victims through mirrors, personality disorder in Silence of the Lambs, and narcissistic personality disorder in Scarface. It is very easy to demonize the mentally unwell because of their seemingly irrational behaviors caused by mental illness. Therefore, I wanted to explore the portrayal of mental illnesses in two non-horror films. For my paper, I have decided to analyze Shutter Island, a psychological thriller, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a comedy-drama film. Both Shutter Island and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest reveals the fragility of

Yes, psychiatric diagnoses are for children. Psychiatric diagnoses can be helpful and harmful when diagnosing children. When it comes to diagnosing children, it can be problematic. Everybody have their own opinion about a child’s behavior. For an example one psychiatrist might diagnose a child with ADHD, while another may diagnose the child with bipolar disorder. How a parent is supposed to know which diagnosis to go with? What if the parents follow both procedures and none of them work. Some children have developmental delays while others don’t. Meanwhile most parents freak out and seek help when they child can just get speech lessons and tutors. These diagnosis is based off a psychiatric opinion and not objective research. Have you ever thought

Peter’s antisocial personality disorder is most likely due to biological, psychological and sociological factors, little information is know about his early development and his relationship with his mother. There is no evidence of physical abuse however; there is some evidence to support attachment difficulties between Mr. Peters and his father. The biological father abandoned the family when Mr. Peters was born. Mr. Peter’s older brothers seen to have taken on the role of providing moral reasoning. In the early stages of his childhood Mr. Peter’s brothers taught him maladaptive ways of expressing and managing his emotion. When Mr. Peters was three years old they taught him how to steal money from their mother’s bureau. During his adolescence he did not make connections with friends and peers. Mr. Peters was not able to learn the skills needed to manage his emotions he dropped out of school and was with his family and friends. His personality and temperament have been shaped by his environment. He has developed and learned to use coping skills to deal with his stress. Personality disorder has a slight chance of being possibly passed down to a