Diagnosis of “Evelyn C.” Case Study

Application: Diagnosis of “Evelyn C.” found in Chapter 11, “Substance-Related Disorders.”

Seneca the Elder wrote in early A.D. that “drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.” In this Application, you will address one case study of a substance-related disorder and consider the diagnosis, intervention, and treatment, or how the diagnosis might impact a forensic-related issue.

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources.
• Focus on multiple issues in the case of “Evelyn C.” on page 396 of Abnormal Psychology.
• Make a diagnosis and be sure to include all relevant diagnoses.

The Assignment: (1–2 pages)

• Briefly summarize the case of “Evelyn C.”
• Explain your diagnosis. Provide specific supporting information.
• Describe additional information that might be significant to the assessment, treatment, and welfare of the client.
• Briefly describe the interventions you would recommend, and explain why you would make these recommendations.

Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.

Submit your Assignment by Day 7.

Note: Although not formally part of this Application, you may wish to continue planning your Final Project, due in Week 11.

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