Recalling and memorizing concepts about abnormal psychology is the easy part, but evaluating and analyzing concepts regarding abnormal behavior is far more challenging. The purpose of this assignment will allow the opportunity to enhance your understanding of psychopathology.
Hollywood Film Critique- (100 points)
Review the film as an Abnormal Psychology student, not just a movie-watcher. You will provide a summation of the selected movie and discuss it from a psychological perspective. You should explain and discuss the mental illness depicted in the film below.
A Beautiful Mind (2001; Human Drama/Romance; Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer). Based on the true life events of Dr. John Forbes Nash, Jr.
For those who have the inability to access the movie, there is a website that will apprise you about this biographical great film, A Beautiful Mind. Based on your knowledge and from your text, determine if the film accurately depicts the disorder identified or if it is flawed. Be sure to discuss the observable behaviors that support this diagnosis.
What type of schizophrenia does John Nash, Jr. (Russell Crowe) have?
Discuss a scene that depicts the “positive symptoms” of schizophrenia.
Discuss a scene that depicts the “negative symptoms.”
Do you think the film implies that a person with schizophrenia can fully recover?
Do you think the film implies that a person can recover without medication?
Explain and justify your answers in complete sentences.