One Flew Over The Cuckoo s Nest - 2680 Words

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Marissa Sobetski University of Michigan-Dearborn Abstract It is fairly often in pop culture that some form of entertainment focuses on some presentation of psychopathology; whether it is a novel, short story, pop-psychology book, or other media, such as film. The public seems to be fascinated by the â€Å"crazies† and their treatment. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, is one such film, this 1975 classic focuses on a character named Randle P. McMurphy (played by Jack Nicholson), who is a convict sent to a northwestern psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment; whom while there, experiences electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (Forman, 1975). But do they get it right? Does Jack Nicholson†¦show more content†¦He portrays many symptoms of a man who in fact suffers from some level of post-traumatic stress disorder as well as antisocial personality disorder. His behavior shows a man deeply affected by his time in the Korean War as a POW and for directing a break from a Chinese war base camp; though he was eventually disho norably discharged for insubordination. Antisocial Personality Disorder Antisocial personality disorder is a form of enduring mental disorder in which a individual s cognition, ability to perceive situations, and ability to relate to other people is dysfunctional and can even be destructive. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder characteristically are seen to have no regard for the socially, or legally established rules for appropriate behaviors, with an often blatant disregard of the privileges, needs and moods of others. Those who are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder have a habit of provoking and antagonizing others, as well as manipulating or treating peoples either very harshly or with a sense of callous indifference. They are likely to be found, and brought into treatment because they were caught violating the law, landing in recurrent trouble, however they will show no culpability or repentance. They may make up stories, act aggressively and often rashly, which leads them to have problems wit h drug and alcohol use. These traits are likely to make people with this chronic mental condition, antisocial