Discussion #2
Class:
Behavioral Addictions
Textbooks:
A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions, First Edition 1st Edition by Amanda L. Giordano PhD LPC
DSM 5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by The American Psychiatric Association
Instructions:
Answer both prompts, using in-text citations and a reference list.
1. The concept of teleolgy from Adlerian theory posits that all behavior serves a function. How might you conceptualize a female adolescent client who says she games “to support her clan, the only people who really care about her.” What might be the function of her gaming? How might you conceptualize a Black college student who says he games to that he can “spend time as his avatar (a mythical creature) who does not have to worry about racism.” What might be the function of his gaming?
2. Among a sample of female college students who were social media users, researchers found that staking one’s self-worth in social media was linked to more depressive symptoms and stress and less resilience and self-kindness. How migh gender norms and stereotypes affect female clients’ experiences with social media?
