Vicke Psyche Profile

Reason for Referral

    Stanley Jeremy Vicke is a 17-year-old male sea otter. He was referred by his mother, Wanda Vicke, after an episode of extreme violence on July 4th where he and three other boys got into a fight. This is considered unusual both because Stanley’s mother has always considered him well-behaved and because the harm inflicted on the other three boys was severe enough to warrant legal action. The reason for this evaluation is to determine whether this episode had a basis in an abnormal psyche, and to suggest a treatment if appropriate.

 

Family

    Stanley currently lives with his mother in a suburban house in the city of La Sombra. He is not married and has no children. His parents divorced three years ago and his father now resides in the Caribbean. He has no siblings. His living family include his mother, his father, and his paternal grandparents in northern Wisconsin. He does not visit his father or his paternal grandparents. When asked to explain this, Stanley said that his mother preferred not to see them. When Mrs. Vicke was asked, she stated that her ex-husband and his family “will never understand my son,” and expressed a very low opinion of them.

   

Medical

    Stanley and his mother both denied the presence of any medical disorders, developmental or otherwise. By Mrs. Vicke’s recollection, her pregnancy and childbirth were normal. Stanley visited a physician regularly throughout childhood and has the required regimen of vaccinations. He suffered a superficial stab wound on July 4th and was treated at Dorton Memorial Hospital shortly afterwards.

    Stanley and his mother denied any family history of mental illness, genetic disorders, or substance abuse. He takes no medications. He reports no previous hospitalizations and has enjoyed good health throughout his life.

 

School/Vocational

    Stanley attends the La Sombra School District. Paperwork from his elementary years indicate that he had difficulty interacting with other children, spending the majority of his time in close proximity to teachers and other adults. Stanley’s third grade teacher noted that he would become very emotional if he didn’t do well on an assignment, sometimes crying if he couldn’t grasp a concept quickly enough. She attributed this to “a stronger-than-usual inborn motivation to succeed academically,” and although no formal action was taken, his mother attests that this behavior stopped by the following year.

    During early adolescence, Stanley had behavioral problems relating to sexual indecency. During sixth grade he was caught twice performing oral sex on other male students while on school grounds. These incidents occurred within the space of a single week. He received a brief suspension and a longer period of counseling. The report of the school counselor, Tina White, states that Stanley “utilizes sexual promiscuity in order to avoid social exclusion. He believes that people won’t like him if he doesn’t give them something.” Stanley used condoms during these two encounters and demonstrated an understanding of the importance of safe sex to the school counselor. This is atypical of sexually active children, who usually learn these behaviors from experimentation with peers in their age-group. After the evaluation, his mother enrolled him in a group therapy program unassociated with the school. There is scant information about this therapy. Despite these behavioral problems, Stanley continued to do well academically.

    Stanley starts his Senior year at La Sombra High School in one week. He has excellent grades and is well-mannered in class. He has never held a job.

 

Legal

    On July 25th, Stanley Vicke was charged with two counts of assault & battery and one count of attempted murder. The prosecution states that these crimes were committed on July 4th, at an Independence Day party. The investigation is ongoing, and Mrs. Vicke believes that this evaluation will help her son’s case in court. When reminded that psych evaluations are most useful to convicted criminals who want to prove that they will not become repeat offenders, she said she already understood this.

    Both Stanley and Wanda Vicke state that Stanley has no previous criminal record. This is the first time Stanley has ever been charged with a crime.

    Stanley denies having ever used any drugs or alcohol.

 

Community and Peer Relationships

    Stanley has few peer relationships within his community. He does not participate in extracurricular activities at school. When asked to list people he currently considers friends, he recited five names, three of which were his teachers. He reports that he “know[s] of and interact[s] with plenty of people [his] age,” but that he doesn’t consider them friends. When asked if these interactions were sexual in nature, he responded affirmatively after a pause.

    Mrs. Vicke admits that both she and school officials were unaware of the extent of his sexual promiscuity during his early-to-mid teens, and suspects that it continued without her knowledge to the present day. She claims that this contributes to Stanley’s lack of close friends despite his large number of acquaintances.

 

Initial Observations

    Stanley was dropped off at the appointment by his mother. He is tall with a large frame. His voice is soft but within normal limits. His outward appearance indicates a calm disposition and good hygiene, nutrition, and exercise. His fur has a healthy shine and is well-groomed. His informal clothing is likewise appropriate. During the evaluation, he maintained the expected level of eye contact. He exhibited no extreme behavior and focused on completing the tasks presented to him. His attention and concentration were adequate.

        Stanley enjoys mathematics and hopes to have a career in a scientific field. His hobbies are normal for his age and species. They include ocean activities, reading, and listening to music.

 

Mental/Emotional Assessment

    When asked, Stanley was aware of the date and his current location. He states that his current emotional state is “exhausted and worried” and attributes this to the current investigation into the violence on July 4th. When asked about his emotional state before the incident, he reports that he was generally content due to his academic success.

    He denies any feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide. However, his elevated Depression score (T=68) indicates a poor sense of self-worth. This manifests in extreme remorse over the July 4th incident. At one point, he commented that “I should plead guilty and get what’s coming to me,” but that his mother forbids him from this. When reminded that the court may rule that he acted in defense of another, he conceded that to be a possibility. When asked if he believes that to be a good outcome, he replied “It would be good for me, yes.”

    He admitted to having slight elements of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but denies that this significantly affects his life. This is further supported by an elevated Psychasthenia score (T=83).

    Stanley does not exhibit any immediately obvious symptoms of mental illness. He denies experiencing any auditory or visual hallucinations. When asked about his sleep habits, he stated that he doesn’t get enough sleep during the school year due to his rigorous academic schedule, but is always well-rested during the summer. He reports having very infrequent headaches.

 

Personality Assessment

    A Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) was administered. Stanley’s Psychasthenia (T=83) and Social Introversion (T=103) scores were elevated. He also scored very below average on the Psychopathic Deviate subscale (T=30).

 

Hypochondriasis — 52

Depression — 68

Hysteria — 55

Psychopathic Deviate — 30 (-)

Masculinity/Femininity — 60

Paranoia — 60

Psychasthenia — 83 (+)

Schizophrenia — 52

Hypomania — 44

Social Introversion — 103 (+)

 

Conclusion

    This report finds no evidence that Stanley’s violent behavior on July 4th has any basis in a psychological disorder. As a 0-7 code type, Stanley exhibits an unwavering adherence to rules and an avoidance of social situations. The below average score on Subscale 4 indicates an excessively submissive attitude towards authority. The results also strongly suggest an internalized coping style. These traits are very rarely found in combination with a needlessly violent demeanor, and in fact would actively inhibit violence or confrontation. However, it is noted that Stanley’s promiscuous sexual history, confirmed by self-report and official school records, also contradicts the findings of this report.

    Further clinical assessment is recommended in order to resolve this contradiction.