perscpectives on abnormal pschology via specific case study

USE THE BOOK- Abnormal Psychology & Life A Dimensional Approach (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

Jackson is a 21-year-old male who is having great difficulty adjusting to college and has recently broken up with his girlfriend. He has skipped a few classes lately, has been drinking more, and has stopped socializing with friends. Jackson is sad and lethargic and has thought about suicide.

Biological Perspective: Consider Jackson’s problem from a biological perspective. What biological factors might explain his behavior? Discuss your answer within the context of genetic influences, brain changes, neurochemical conditions, and other biological factors. How might you treat Jackson’s condition utilizing this perspective?

Psychodynamic Perspective: Consider Jackson’s problem from a psychodynamic perspective. What psychodynamic factors might explain his behavior? Discuss your answer within the context of defense mechanisms, childhood influences, and psychodynamic structures of the mind. How might you treat Jackson’s condition utilizing this perspective?

Humanistic Perspective: Consider Jackson’s problem from a humanistic perspective. What humanistic factors might explain his behavior? Discuss your answer within the context of needs, self-actualization, other-centeredness, and other humanistic factors. How might you treat Jackson’s condition utilizing this perspective?

Cognitive-behavioral Perspective: Consider Jackson’s problem from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. What cognitive-behavioral factors might explain his behavior? Discuss your answer within the context of learning experiences, cognitive distortions, and other cognitive-behavioral factors. How might you treat Jackson’s condition utilizing this perspective?

Sociocultural Perspective: Consider Jackson’s problem from a sociocultural perspective. What sociocultural factors might explain his behavior? Discuss your answer within the context of culture, gender, family, and community and other sociocultural factors. How might you treat Jackson’s condition utilizing this perspective?

Conclusion (2 bonus points): How might Jackson’s condition be seen and treated using all perspectives?