Review the 4 cases below. Pose the potential condition/s. Consider how a psychologist would analyze the situations. What questions would each ask? What would each be interested in observing? What type of treatment would each be likely to suggest? Choose from the treatment options listed in your book to develop treatment programs for these individuals based on their situations. Elaborate on your responses and include your reasoning for your answers.
Case #11 – Avery. A 32-year-old woman and a high-powered stock broker, Avery is frustrated by her inability to quit smoking. She has tried several times and has been successful for brief periods, but she always starts smoking again when her life becomes stressful.
Case #4 – Margo. Margo, 28, has been experiencing periods of extreme sadness which makes it difficult for her to cope with life, coupled with extreme anxiousness about literally everything. She experiences panic attacks about driving, going to certain stores, doing her banking, and various other daily life activities. These periods are followed by times where she feels she is bursting with energy and is on top of the world.
Case #1 – Edward. Edward, 53, has been having difficulty since a car accident which killed his wife and three children two years ago. He has difficulty in day-to-day activities, and has been questioning his very existence. He has stopped going to work, lost his home, and has been staying with his elderly parents, unable to return to the house that reminds him of his former life.
Case #10 – George. In his mid-thirties, George finds that he is having difficulty establishing an intimate relationship with the woman he is dating. He cares for her and would someday like to get married, but he is reluctant to make a commitment.
A. Case #: Case #11 – Avery
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B. Case #: Case #4 – Margo
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C. Case #: Case #1 – Edward.
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D. Case #: Case #10 – George
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