Rethink Question Chapter 15 Module 48

1)   The inclusion of “borderline” disorders such as self-defeating personality and premenstrual dysphonic disorder is so controversial and political, because nobody knows if these are real disorders or just normal behavior. One example for these controversial disorders is “premenstrual dysphonic disorder”, which is characterized by mood changes or depression related to a woman’s menstrual cycle. Some people would say this behavior is just a normal behavior, which every woman shows, but others would see it as a disorder, which needs to be solved. Because some people think “premenstrual dysphonic disorder” is a real disorder it is included in the DSM-VI-TR. The inclusion in this book can also bring disadvantages, because now this behavior is defined as a disorder. When a woman shows this behavior now she has a psychological disorder, even it could just be a normal behavior every woman shows. Inclusion can have benefits, it a disorder is very serious, because a person, who has a disorder, is able to receive professional help, because he or she is really ill.

 

2)   As a college counselor it is certainly important to take a look at the students and if there are any signs of a psychological disorder. The most important indicator in determining whether a college student is experiencing a psychological disorder is to check the student’s grades. If there are any signs of a decreasing performance of a student, it could be a sign that the student is experiencing a psychological disorder. When a student got indentified as conspicuous it is important to check what kind of psychological disorder he or she is experiencing. Does the student feel to much stress, is the student not able to find friends, does the student withdrawal from other people, or does he or she show any other indications. I do not think that every student who shows a sign of a psychological disorder should seek professional help, because it could be possible that the student just has a bad period or they just do not feel well at the moment. If the psychological disorder is not that serious it is possible that the students can recover by themselves.