Question

Instructions: For each of the following case studies, play the role of a clinician and make the most accurate diagnosis possible from the given information. Write your response in the blank space beneath each description. 1, If you interacted with Scott briefly, you might think that he is ndrmal. However, once he told you about the government's plot against him and how he was going to be rescued by some alien friends, you would start to suspect that he is disordered. 2 As a baby, Charlie resisted being held and showed no interest in human stimulation Usually passive, he sometimes played with his wind-up toys but did not respond to his name being called and showed outbursts of temper if someone moved even one of his little cars from where he had placed it 3. Shannon's moods seem to swing abruptly, and she often seems unable to control her impulses She has had many sexual encounters and often complains of boredom, though she is seldom alone and often caught up in very intense, stormy relationships. Her friends are on edge around her because of her Jekyll-Hyde behavior 4. Frank awoke one morning and suddenly realized that he had another name and a family in another state He had no idea how he came to be living his present life 5. Although Elaine is a kind, considerate person, she has trouble making decisions by herself. She leans heavily on her frends and family for advice, even for seemingly trivial decisions

Answer 1

1. Scott is suspected to have schizophrenia because he is having delusions

2. I would classify Charlie as having an autistic disorder, which can be classified by impaired social interaction and communication .

3. I would classify Shannon as having Bi polar/borderline personality disorder

4. Frank has dissociative multiple identity disorder.