Trey Dynes

ENGL 1001

11 October 2017

Annotated Bibliography

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia,

medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001551.htm

This article is all about the psychological disorder called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder(ADHD). It outlines the aspects of this disorder by being organized into different

categories. For example, there are separate sections for the cause, symptoms, exams and tests,

treatment, and prognosis. The article finished by giving a list of credible references.

This article will be useful in my research paper. It allows me to compare the symptoms of

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity with the actions to that of the characters in the Winnie the Pooh

cast. This will allow me to pick which character fits this psychological disorder the most and

support my claim that each Winnie the Pooh character represents psychological disorder.

Berlin, Heather A., and Eric Hollander. Understanding the Differences Between Impulsivity

and Compulsivity. Understanding the Differences Between Impulsivity and Compulsivity |

Psychiatric Times, 1 July 2008, www.psychiatrictimes.com/impulse-control-

disorders/understanding-differences-between-impulsivity-and-compulsivity

Heather A. Berlin and Eric Hollander write about the difference between impulsivity and

compulsivity. They define impulsivity as a tendency to act prematurely act and without
foresight (Berlin and Hollander), and compulsivity is defined as the tendency to repeat the

same, often purposeless acts, which are sometimes associated with undesirable consequences

(Berlin and Hollander). Berlin and Hollander explain that impulsivity usually involves some sort

of pleasure or arousal. In contrast to pleasure, compulsivity is to suppress a feeling of anxiety.

They go on to explain that individuals with compulsions tend to see the world around them in a

more threatening manner.

This article provides information about impulsivity and compulsivity that I will use in my

research. I will use the definition of impulsivity and compare them to Poohs actions to create an

argument that Pooh has an impulsivity disorder. I can use the information regarding compulsivity

because it is a part of Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder(OCD), and I will developing an argument

that Rabbit has OCD.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA,

adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad.

This article is about Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD). Generalized Anxiety Disorder

is defined as being worried or nervous about on a persistent basis several times a day. The article

provides two main topics: symptoms and treatments. The subtopic titled Understanding GAD-

and the Symptoms explains what the symptoms of GAD are as well as having statistics about

those affected with the disorder. The subtopic labeled Treatment Information provides

information about the types of therapy and relaxation techniques that help with this disorder.

I believe that this article will prove to be useful in my research paper because it provides

useful knowledge about Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This knowledge will allow me to build a
case that supports my claim that Winnie the Pooh characters represent a different psychological

disorder. I will be utilizing the information regarding the definition and symptoms of

Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Haywood, Mitch James. Winnie the Pooh. FanTheories Wiki, 21 Feb. 2017,

fantheories.wikia.com/wiki/Winnie_the_Pooh

This post, created by James Mitch Haywood, was posted to a wikia for fan theories.

Haywood states that the characters of Winnie the Pooh have a mental disorder. He states the

theory actually fits to each of the characters very well. Unlike most other articles related to this

theory, Haywood has included all nine of the main characters. Haywood leaves the reader

thinking after reading his post because he finishes with the line It is believed that all the

characters from above are manifested depending on Christophers mood.

This post could be useful, but I will not use it. The major problem with this article is that

it was posted to fan-theory website. The downfall of that is fan theory-based posts tend to be

biased. This also creates the question of how credible the author is. There are not any references

to other resources following the post. Even though this post uses logic to make a case for each

character, I cannot use this post as evidence to support my own research due to the lack of

credibility the author has.

Jo, Haesue. Depression and Daily Life. Depression and Daily Life | Anxiety and Depression

Association of America, ADAA, adaa.org/DepressionandDaily

 Haesue Jo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wrote this article that is more than

just an explanation of what depression is. Jo describes how depression can affect the daily lives

of the people affected by the disorder. She stresses that getting help is the most important thing

to do because if depression is not helped, it could lead to negative relationships with family,

friends, and co-workers. Jo also lists a myriad of symptoms that is associated with depression.

I believe that this article will be useful in my research. One thing that really stood out in

this article was how depression can affect the victim and the people around the victim. I will be

making the case that Eeyore has depression, and this article will allow me to see if the other

characters are affected by Eeyores attitude. Jo listed one symptom that stood out to me: Feeling

hopeless or helpless. I will be looking into how Eeyore reacts to different situations bestowed

upon the characters.

Jones, Hannah. Winnie-the-Pooh Characters & Their Mental Disorders. Strong Mind, Brave

Heart, 18 Oct. 2015, www.strongmindbraveheart.com/winnie-pooh-characters-mental-disorders/.

This article is about the possibilities of the characters from Winnie the Pooh having

psychological disorders. It provides information on why the characters would have the specific

disorder that is listed under their name. Pooh is the only character on this list, created by the

writer, that has more than one possibility of a psychological disorder. The only character missing

from this list is Roo, the son of Kanga.

I will use this article in my research. It provides a basic outline to the format of my

research paper. However, there are two discouraging things about this article. It is missing one

character, Roo. I am unable to fulfill my claim if I do not have all the characters. The other
downfall of this article is that is provides three different psychological disorders for Pooh. My

claim is that each Winnie the Pooh character represent a different mental disorder; therefore, I

will have to extend my research elsewhere to see which one of these disorders supports Pooh

actions.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education

and Research, 17 Sept. 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-

disorder/symptoms-causes/dxc-20245951

This article, created by Mayo Clinic, describes the different aspects of Obsessive-

Compulsive Disorder(OCD). The article elaborates into the two parts of OCD: Obsession and

Compulsion. Each part has the themes and symptoms associated with OCD. The article also has

the levels severity as well as theories about the causes of OCD.

I will use this article in my research paper. This article provides useful information about

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder such as the symptoms and themes related to this disorder. When

I make the case for a character having OCD, I will use the themes and symptoms presented in

this article to support my claim. The character that I will be comparing this disorder to will be

Rabbit.

Pocha, Sejal Kapadia. The Best Winnie the Pooh Quotes for All Moments in Life. Stylist

Magazine, 2 Apr. 2015, www.stylist.co.uk/books/the-greatest-ever-winnie-the-pooh-quotes-for-

all-moments-in-life
 This article, written by Sejal Kapadia Pocha, is a list of quotes by Winnie the Pooh that

possibly fits into different aspects of the readers lives. First, Pocha states a quote that

Christopher Robin says to Pooh. Then she states that the lines said by the other characters can

apply to the readers everyday life. Pocha separates the article into three different categories:

the daily grind, love and friendships, and mindfulness.

I do not believe this article will be useful in my research paper. Although it provides

quotes by Christopher Robin, Piglet, and mainly Pooh, these quotes could not be used as solid

evidence for a character to have a psychological disorder because the quotes are used in the

context to be purely positive. This article is dominantly Pooh quotes so it could be used for most

of the other characters.

Schizophrenia. National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) focuses on providing information in all

aspects of Schizophrenia. It starts with the basic definition of what Schizophrenia is, and then

describes the three types of symptoms: Positive, Negative, and Cognitive. The article also has the

risk factors and possible treatments and therapies related to Schizophrenia.

I will use this article in my research paper. It provides well developed information about

Schizophrenia. However, I will not use the whole article. There are extra facts that it is not

needed in my research. I will not be using the sections about the risk factors, treatments and

therapies. Those sections will not help create the argument that Christopher Robin has
Schizophrenia. I will only be utilizing the definition and the symptoms provided in this article to

support my argument.

Smith, Rachel C. Winnie the Pooh Characters and Psychological Disorders. Edited by David

Perkins, pp. 136, Winnie the Pooh Characters and Psychological Disorders

This is a research paper done by Rachel Smith, a Ball State University student. Smith

writes about Winnie the Pooh characters having Psychological Disorders. She does this by

consulting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is the

handbook used by health care professionals around the world as a guide for diagnosis of mental

disorders. Smith provides a table that includes her diagnosis for the character, the DSM-5s

symptoms for that disease, and the behaviors of the character that are related to those symptoms.

Smith also writes out many paragraphs for each character that provides her claim, reasoning,

evidence, and conclusion.

This research paper will be used as a template for my own research paper. Smiths

research is very well-organized allowing for her points to be very clear. Another positive aspect

of Smiths paper is the use of the DSM-5. The DSM-5 is used by medical professionals

worldwide to diagnose mental disorders. I plan on using the DSM-5 in my research because it

can be used as a credible source when diagnosing the characters with a disorder.

Wallen, Alexa. The Deeper Meaning Behind Winnie The Pooh. The Odyssey Online, 27 Aug.

2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/deeper-meaning-winnie-pooh
 Alexa Wallen, the creator of this article, makes the claim that there is a deeper meaning

to Winnie the Pooh. She starts by saying that many theories about Winnie the Pooh characters

having diseases have come out. and those theories could definitely be overstretching by fans

(Wallen). She disclaims that her writing is not meant to ruin the readers perception because this

just a theory. She makes a small case for these seven characters having a disease: Winnie, Piglet,

Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, and Christopher Robin.

The Deeper Meaning Behind Winnie the Pooh can be used in my research paper. I am

reluctant to use this article because of how it is written. This article is missing two important

characters: Kanga and Roo. Another downfall to this article is the author. Information about the

author is missing so there is loss of credibility to this article. The only positive I can find in this

article is that the cases made by Wallen have a sense of logic to them. Wallen provides a small

example of why those character could have a disease, but I will need more than just one example

for each character to create a strong argument.

What Is Depression? What Is Depression?, American Psychiatric Association,

www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression

This article, written by the American Psychiatric Association, answers the question

What is Depression? The American Psychiatric Association first describes what major

depressive disorder (depression) is. Following the description of what depression is, there is a

paragraph stating that depression is different from sadness or grief and describing. The other

major points included in this article are the symptoms, risk factors, how depression can be

treated, and conditions related to depression.

 I will be using the information given in this article in my research paper. The article

comes from the American Psychiatric Association, which gives the information credibility.

Although the article covers the many different parts of depression, I will not use every sub-topic

of this article. I will be utilizing the parts about what depression is and what are the symptoms

are. Since one of my claims is Eeyore represents depression, I only need the definition and

symptoms of depression.