The Future Of Freud

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Freudian theory continued to evolve even as Neo-Freudian theories continued to emerge. Today, Freudian ideas still provide a foundation for modern psychology and research though some appear in a significantly different form. In this assignment, you will address how modern research and empirical study may validate Freudian theory and how Freudian theory continues to influence modern psychology. You will also explore how Freudian and Neo-Freudian theories address the general problems explored in the field of psychology.General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • Refer to Chapters 2-4 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
  • This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) in which you address how modern research and empirical study may validate Freudian theory and how Freudian theory continues to influence modern psychology. Include the following in your paper:

  1. A discussion of how medical monitoring and empirical research have supported Freud’s drive theory.
  2. A discussion of why psychoanalysis is still questioned in scientific circles.
  3. A discussion of the general problems explored in the field of psychology.
  4. A discussion of how Freudian and Neo-Freudian theories attempt to address these problems.
  5. A discussion of what still needs to be explored in the field of psychology in order to more adequately address these problems.

Describe one way you can leverage any strengths you have in research and information literacy to promote

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1. Describe one way you can leverage any strengths you have in research and information literacy to promote your success. Consider successes, lessons learned, or skills you have gained as a result of your past academic, personal, or professional experiences. 

2. 

1. Why do you think it is important to use source materials to support your viewpoints? Why is it important that the sources you use in your coursework be scholarly sources? 

Applying Differential Diagnosis To Depressive And Bipolar Disorders

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What is it truly like to have a mental illness? By considering clients’ lived experiences, a social worker becomes more empathetic and therefore better equipped to treat them. In this Discussion, you analyze a case study focused on a depressive disorder or bipolar disorder using the steps of differential diagnosis.

To prepare: View the TED Talk “Depression, the Secret We Share” (TED Conferences, LLC, 2013) and compare the description of Andrew Solomon’s symptoms to the criteria for depressive disorders in the DSM-5. Next review the steps in diagnosis detailed in the Morrison (2014) reading, and then read the case provided by your instructor for this week’s Discussion, considering the client against the various DSM-5 criteria for depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.

Post a 300- to 500-word response in which you address the following:

  1. Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. For any diagnosis that you choose, be sure to concisely explain how the client fits that diagnostic criteria. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, medical needs, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.
  2. Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.
  3. Recommend a specific evidence-based measurement instrument to validate the diagnosis and assess outcomes of treatment.
  4. Describe your treatment recommendations, including the type of treatment modality and whether or not you would refer the client to a medical provider for psychotropic medications.

 

Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Chapter 11, “Diagnosing Depression and Mania” (pp. 129–166)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013e). Depressive disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm04

American Psychiatric Association. (2013c). Bipolar and related disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm03

Jain, R., Maletic, V., & McIntyre, R. S. (2017). Diagnosing and treating patients with mixed features. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 78(8), 1091–1102. doi:10.4088/JCP.su17009ah1c
Diagnosing and Treating Patients with Mixed Features by Jain, R.; Maletic, V.; McIntyre, R., in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Vol. 78/Issue 8. Copyright 2017 by Physicians Postgraduate Press. Reprinted by permission of Physicians Postgraduate Press via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Walton, Q. L., & Payne, J. S. (2016). Missing the mark: Cultural expressions of depressive symptoms among African-American women and men. Social Work in Mental Health, 14(6), 637–657. doi:10.1080/15332985.2015.1133470

Required Media

TED Conferences, LLC (Producer). (2013). Depression, the secret we share [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share

TEDx Talks. (2013a, May 23). Depression is a disease of civilization: Stephen Ilardi at TedxEmory [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/drv3BP0Fdi8

Introduction To Psychology

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Assignment:

This week you will utilize your understanding of critical thinking and the scientific method to test proverbs. For this assignment, you need to:

  • identify the theory that underlies the proverb or rule of thumb, and
  • generate a testable hypothesis, and suggest a possible strategy (descriptive, correlational, or experimental) to test the hypothesis. You need to fully explain your research strategy. If the method is experimental, you should identify independent and dependent variables and specify operational definitions.

Examples of proverbs include:

  • “Birds of a feather flock together.”
  • “Opposites attract.”
  • “The grass is always greener on the other side.”
  • “A letter takes three times as long to write as it does to say.”
  • “The more languages you know, the easier it is for you to learn a new one.”
  • “Wearing dark clothes on the bottom and light clothes on the top is usually more visually appealing than the reverse.”
  • “It takes four hours to come down from your last cup of coffee.”
  • “As family income rises, the ratio of women’s shoes to men’s shoes increases accordingly.”
  • “The self-employed are more likely to live to a ripe old age than those who work for others.”
  • “The shorter a word, the more meanings it has.”
  • “Don’t change your first guess on a multiple-choice test when checking over your answers.”

You are not limited to this list of proverbs, these are provided to give you some ideas.

Assignment Expectations:

  • Length:
    • 500-750 words
  • References:
    • no references required
  • Format:
    • save your reflections as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)