This is the assignment for the movie “Thirteen”. It goes along with the unit on Conduct Disorder.
Watch the film “Thirteen” (2003)
Corresponds with our section on ODD/CD.
Writing assignment for “Thirteen”
1. Pick one character from the film that you will focus on for this assignment (i.e., you will diagnose with either ODD or CD).
2. Write a physical description of this character as she appears in the film.
3. Describe the background of your character, including family, education, development, social adjustment, medical and any other information that is available.
4. Describe the development of the symptoms of the character and how these symptoms impact her functioning.
5. Diagnose your character and specify how the character meets the diagnosis for Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder.
6. Did your character receive any treatment(s) during the course of the movie? If so, please describe them and their effectiveness. If not, suggest possible treatments


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