How does Elyn mean when she states we should not refer to people as “Schizophrenics” but as “People with Schizophrenia” Why is this important? (3 pts)

PSYC-203 – Schizophrenia Video Assignment (20 pts)

Elyn Saks – A tale of mental illness from the inside

While watching the Tedtalk, answer the following questions. Your answers must be in complete sentences. This assignment must be done on a word processor Make sure you upload the assignment by the due date listed in Canvas.

1. During her 3 stays at Psychiatric hospitals, what diagnosis did Psychiatrists give Elyn? What was the prognosis for her life? What actually happened in her career? (4 pts)

2. What happened during Elyn’s first semester of her first year in Law school: (6 pts)

a. In the library?

b. In her Professor’s office?

c. What happened in the ER when her Professor too her there?

3. What are mechanical restraints? How were they used on Elyn? (4 pts)

4. What are the 3 reasons does Elyn give for her ability to overcome her symptoms and lead a “normal” life? (3 pts)

5. How does Elyn mean when she states we should not refer to people as “Schizophrenics” but as “People with Schizophrenia” Why is this important? (3 pts)

For this discussion, respond to the following:

Both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Shakespeare King Henry V are working to inspire their audiences to do something. In MLK’s piece, he wants people to join him in a quest for civil rights through non-violent protest. In Henry V, Henry wants his soldiers to fight for him even though they’re exhausted and outnumbered. What techniques or incentives do each of them use to inspire their audiences? What promises are made? What values are mentioned? In short, how do MLK and Henry 5th demonstrate audience-centric thinking in their own charismatic ways?

Your initial post must be at least 250 words. You will also need to post a response to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

http://shakespeare.mit.edu/henryv/henryv.4.3.html

https://www.archives.gov/files/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf