Discussion Questions: Complete the following discussion questions which are based on concepts and principles from the assigned readings for this module.
Your facilitator will guide you in the selection of two of the four discussion questions. Submit your responses to both questions to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of others.
Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between one or more lines of reasoning in the discussion.
You will be assigned two discussion questions in this module; each is worth 32 points. The total number of points you can earn for this assignment is 64.
Discussion Question 1: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
How do you believe our current culture of hero worship regarding the role of athletes in society can promote features of narcissistic personality disorder?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
- Critically analyzed how the competitive sports setting encourages and/or reinforces some of the attributes of this narcissistic personality, providing examples.
- Supported your response with references, texts, articles, and experience.
Discussion Question 2: Relational and Family Factors
Considering the influence of familial situations and relationship factors, what might be the diagnostic categories that might interfere with an athlete's performance? How will you assess these factors?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
- Explained the diagnostic categories that might interfere with an athlete's performance.
- Described the ways to assess the familial situations and relationship factors.
- Supported your response with references, texts, articles, and experience.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.