As Good As It Gets

1) If you were going to diagnose Melvin with a disorder(s), what disorder(s) would you diagnose him with?



2) What evidence do you have to confirm this diagnosis, based on the movie?



3) Does Melvin have any character traits that creates more problems for him, or his condition?



4) How would you help Melvin live a better quality of life, how can he become a better person?



5) How does Melvin eventually get better? Do you think this is accurate, why or why not?





6) Other comments

Defense Mechanisms

By now, I realize that you understand how cool understanding Defense Mechanisms can be. I mean, come on, we have to protect our ego from anxiety right?

You are going to put us down with the 411, while demonstrating your keen understanding of how defense mechanisms work in every day life. On the same posting, please discuss a recent moment that you used a defense mechanism on someone, and, discuss a time that someone used a defense mechanism towards you.

Both scenarios must be complete to satisfy the requirement.