youhave to watch this movie summarize and answer the questions, I mhave notes from the movie and i have notes from class discussion if needed.. here is the DOc. from Prof.
Term paper:
Ordinary People (1980)
Directed by Robert Redford
Screenplay Adaptation by Alvin Sargent, based on the novel by Judith Guest
Watch the movie Ordinary People, I’ve posted on Blackboard/Collaborate.
Answer the following using question-and-answer format. Put the questions in italics or bold font and
the answers in regular font. This paper should be approximately 6 pages.
Summarized the plot of the movie.
Discuss Conrad’s depression. Provide at least four of the DSM-5 diagnostic symptoms of depression
we discussed in class that Conrad presented with. Give concrete examples from the movie of those
symptoms.
Discuss the possible etiologies (causes) of Conrad’s depression in terms of the psychological theories we discussed from chapter 10 (depression). Which theories fit Conrad’s case best? Be specific.
What was it about Beth’s personality that made it so difficult for her to deal with Conrad’s depression
and suicide attempt?
What part does Dr. Berger (the therapist) play in Conrad’s recovery? Be specific and give some
examples from the movie.
Do you believe Beth ever returns to the family? Explain your answer.
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