Abnormal Psychology—Lynn Sprott
Case Study Analysis
1. Important information
a. Age & gender: 30/woman
b. Family/personal history of mental & physical illness:
• No family history of mental illness
c. Cultural/family background, social history:
• only child
d. Educational/work history:
• Race track Exercise Rider for past 4 years (high stress)
• Returning to work after 8 month leave due to work accident resulting in a
broken leg and fractured wrist, head trauma and two broken ribs
• Attending school to obtain associates degree in equine studies
