Abnormal Psychology Chapter Reflection: Sleeping (Chapter 10):
This chapter begins by introducing you to the normal stages of sleep and the comorbidity of other psychological disorders with sleep problems. Dyssomnias and parasomnias are introduced as the two major categories of sleep-wake disorders and a brief overview of assessment is given.
Next the following disorders are introduced: insomnia disorder, hypersomnolence disorder, narcolepsy, breathing-related sleep disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. The treatments for sleep-wake disorders are grouped into medical, environmental, psychological, and prevention approaches.
Format
Choose one disorder from insomnia disorder, hypersomnolence disorder, narcolepsy, breathing-related sleep disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder, then answering three questions.
~600 words. Written in prose (i.e., complete, grammatically correct, and polished sentences). In each reflection paper you need to address 3 of the following questions for the specified topic:
What do you think would be most difficult for individuals who experience one of these disorders?
What do you think would be most difficult for their families and/or friends?
What do you think is the most damaging stereotype or misunderstanding of these types of disorders commonly held by the public?
What can society do to help foster resilience in these individuals and their families? (e.g., policies, education)
After reading the chapter, what do you really want to know (i.e., “burning questions”) about this topic?
If applicable, why did you choose this particular disorder to talk about (e.g., anorexia nervosa within eating disorders)?
In answering these questions, you will need to be specific as to whether you are referring to the disorders as a group or to a particular disorder.
Top Tip: It is better to choose a particular disorder rather than the disorders as a group (e.g., choose generalized anxiety disorder to reflect on rather than “anxiety disorders”). It is very difficult to achieve the depth needed to earn a strong mark when disorders are discussed as a group.
Grading Expectations
Each paper is marked out of 15 marks.
Paper addresses at least 3 of the specified questions (/3 marks)
Paper adheres to the length guidelines (i.e., between 550 and 650 words) (/1 mark)
Paper is well-written (e.g., free from grammatical errors, typos), well organized, coherent. (/2 marks)
Engagement: For each question, the content clearly demonstrates the student’s engagement with the material and depth of consideration (e.g., an ability to adopt another frame of reference from one’s own in describing various perspectives of individuals involved) (/9 marks). *More details below.
If APA style citation(s) and reference are not provided for the textbook, 1 mark will be deducted from the final tally.
*Further Details on the 9 Marks for Engagement and Depth of Consideration:
9 – Outstanding
Exceptional understanding of the disorder that they are discussing (e.g., solid grasp of diagnostic criteria, as well as how it may present differently in different individuals, and how this may differ from similar disorders)
Goes outside of the textbook to gain further insight and information about the disorder
Demonstrates exceptional depth and insight in reflecting on the topic. Goes beyond diagnostic criteria and speaks to the complex difficulties that may be present, at an individual and systems level (e.g., inter-generational effects, barriers to accessing treatment)
Really gets “in the mind” of the individual or family member (or both), and conveys an exceptional level of compassion, empathy, and awareness in doing so. Able to separate their own ideas from those of the individual for the purposes of the reflection.
Uses person-centred, and dignified language when speaking about individuals impacted by the disorder
Considers the complexities of each individual when reflecting on this material (e.g., not all people with social anxiety are introverts)
In speaking about “what society can do”, student moves beyond themes of education and raising awareness
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