ABPC2103 Abnormal Psychology Assignment Essay 2025 | OUM

ABPC2103 PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance learners' knowledge, analytical skill and professionalism in abnormal psychology.

ABPC2103 PART 1

ABPC2103 QUESTION 1: CASE STUDY (30 marks)

Ali, a 27-year-old working professional, has been experiencing low motivation, difficulty concentrating, and hopelessness for the past six months. He is unsure whether he should choose Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Psychodynamic Therapy. As a psychology student, you are required to help Ali make an informed decision.

Based on the case study above, you are required to complete the following tasks and must be supported by current reputable research evidence.

1. Compare CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy in terms of goals and techniques. Provide relevant examples to support your answer.
2. Analyse what factors Ali should consider before selecting a type of psychotherapy.
3. Recommend the best therapy for Ali's situation. Justify your answer.

ABPC2103 Question 2: VIDEO REPORT 

You are required to search for a video related to common ethical dilemmas that psychologists face in their professional practice in an abnormal psychology setting. Watch that video and answer the following questions:

1. Summarise the contents of the video.
2. Share what you have learned from that video.

(Provide the title and the link of the video in your answer)

ABPC2103 PART II: ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)

This part requires students to participate actively in the myINSPIRE e-forum. Discuss the following topics with your tutor and peers in the e-forum online discussion and then submit proof of your participation.

Discuss with your friend the following questions:

1. Explain the biological and psychological causes of anxiety disorders.
2. Discuss Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorder with relevant examples.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT OF ONLINE PROOF OF ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%)

Do the followling:

1. Select the best FIVE (5) your own postings from the forum discussion set up by your tutor. 
2. Do screenshots of the postings and include them as images in your assignment.
3. The screenshots should be in an image file (either in JPG or PNG format). Refer to the sample of Screen Grab below.
4. The screenshots should contain: Name, Title of the discussion, Day, Date and Time.

ABPC2103 QUESTION 1: CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS

ABPC2103 QUESTION 2: lAPORN VIDEO