1. Psychological Treatment 1. Question & Research Task
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Psychological Treatment 1. Question & Research Task
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Mental illnesses affect people from all different backgrounds and demographics. There are many negative stereotypes associated with mental illness and for many years treatment options were limited. As the field of psychology has grown and conducted research many approaches to treatment have developed. Many people who are diagnosed with a mental illness can experience relief from their manifestations by seeking treatment from a mental health care provider.
In this research project you will be examining a specific approach to treatment and apply various approaches to a scenario of someone who is seeking help in dealing with their mental illness.
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In this Slam Dunk, you will conduct brief, focused research to respond to the inquiry question:
How do the various psychological approaches influence psychological treatment?

2. Social (Group and Family Therapies)
2. Information Sources
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You and your classmates will be assigned one of the following approaches to psychological study to research. Use these resources to conduct your research
Humanistic
Psychodynamic
World Book Article
Psych Central
APA Article
Simply Psychology
Social (Group and Family Therapies)
Cognitive
General Video
Counseling Overview
General Article
Depression and Therapy
What Is Group Therapy?
History and Summary
Behavioral
Encyclopedia Britannica
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3. 3. Student Activity
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Research your assigned psychological approach to therapy, recording information to answer the following questions:
What types of treatments are endorsed by this approach? Why?
How do these treatments reflect the psychological perspective’s assumptions regarding the nature of human behavior?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of applying this therapeutic approach?
What types of disorders might be best served by the application of these therapies? Does the age of the patient factor in to this approaches’ effectiveness?
Develop a group presentation that summarizes your findings, organize your group presentation using a digital platform such as PowerPoint, ClassFlow, or Discovery Education Board.
Present your findings to the class and take notes on others’ presentations.
Record details and examples to clarify your understanding of each approach and think about how it compares to your research.
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4. 4. Assessment Activity
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How do the various psychological approaches influence psychological treatment?
Read the following scenario and create a response that addresses therapy options for Andrea based on your researched approach.
Make sure your response includes which approach would be best suited for Andrea’s situation. Consider all of the psychological approaches to therapy.
You will communicate your group response digitally using Voki or Voicethread.
Click on the Voki for an introduction to your assignment

5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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Based on the story of Cinderella create a short skit that demonstrates your knowledge of the approaches to therapy.
Chose an approach that is different from the one you presented in class.
Identify which approach your skit is addressing
You may model your skit after the one provided. Use the notes you gathered during the class presentations.
Using VoiceThread , or another digital platform to record your skit is a great way to showcase your knowledge.
Cinderella: Humanistic Approach
Humanist Pyramid
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6. 6. Teacher Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 Time Frame: 1 90 minute class periods
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Learning Standards Alignment
National Standards for High School for Psychology Curricula
Content Standard 1: Perspectives on Treatment
1.2: Match methods of treatment to psychological perspectives.
1.3: Explain why psychologist use a variety of treatment options.
Content Standard 2: Categories of treatment and types of treatment procedures:
2.3: Describe appropriate treatments for different age groups.
4: Evaluate the efficacy of treatments for particular disorders.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
Time Frame: minute class periods
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
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