Vignette Analysis 2

Vignette Analysis II:

(Vignette Analysis 2)

This  assignment focuses on vignette analysis and direct application of  course concepts to the persons and situations presented in the vignette  for each question. All discussions must take into account the legal  and ethical considerations, as well as issues of culture and human  diversity that may pertain to the situations presented below. 

Please  keep your responses focused on what is presented in the vignette. Do  not add information but use your creativity to support what you see in  the vignette as written. All assignments MUST be typed  in APA style and must be written at graduate level  English. The content, conciseness and clarity of your answers will be  considered in the evaluation of your work. You must use and integrate the material presented in the course text and cite your work according to APA format. Use of outside resources for culture-specific information to enhance your vignette analysis is encouraged.

This assignment should be 6-7 pages total plus a Title and Reference Page(Vignette Analysis 2)

A  panel of experts from Phenomenological Theories, Trait Theories and  Biological Theories of personality has been asked to evaluate this case.  Each panel will discuss their view of this case in direct and specific  context to a minimum of four (4) of their theoretical constructs. Each  panel will take into consideration the research on personality and the  brain as well as culture and legal/ethical issues that might arise. 

For this assignment you are to present this case from each of these panels of experts: 

Panel I: Phenomenological Theorists 

Panel II: Trait Theorists 

Panel III: Biological/Genetic Theorists 

John,  a 28 year old, Hispanic male, is seen in an initial interview at a  community mental health clinic. He has been diagnosed as Chronically  Mentally Ill. He resides with his mother and grandmother. Both his  father and grandfather committed suicide in their early 30’s. John is  afraid that he is fated to join the male-dominated generational pattern.  John is oriented to reality and does not appear to have any  disturbances in perception or thought. He does appear to be severely  depressed and anxious during your interview.

Assignment Outcomes(Vignette Analysis 2)

Distinguish the major theories of personality

 

Contrast historical and current views of personality

 

Integrate evidence based treatment interventions

 

Combine current research to assessment and technique

 

Identify legal, ethical issues in theories of personality and psychotherapy

 

Examine issues of culture and diversity in theories and application