Major Theories of Personality Disorder
... anticipated fruit with the passage of time; and, importantly, clinical treatment trials have improved in quality. Clearly, this is and promises to continue to be an exciting time in psychopathology research in general, and we believe many of these methodological and substantive advances will continu ...
... anticipated fruit with the passage of time; and, importantly, clinical treatment trials have improved in quality. Clearly, this is and promises to continue to be an exciting time in psychopathology research in general, and we believe many of these methodological and substantive advances will continu ...
Associations between substance use disorder and
... There are up to ten times more boys than girls in clinical samples of children with ADHD, but the gender difference declines with age. In epidemiological and adult samples there are usually about twice as many males than females (Wilens et al, 2002). Gudjonsson et al (2012) used a self-administered ...
... There are up to ten times more boys than girls in clinical samples of children with ADHD, but the gender difference declines with age. In epidemiological and adult samples there are usually about twice as many males than females (Wilens et al, 2002). Gudjonsson et al (2012) used a self-administered ...
Dissociation in the Finnish General Population
... The aim of this epidemiological study was to investigate the prevalence of psychological and somatoform dissociation and associated factors in the general population. The course of psychological dissociation was examined in a three-year follow-up study. Dissociation was measured with the Dissociativ ...
... The aim of this epidemiological study was to investigate the prevalence of psychological and somatoform dissociation and associated factors in the general population. The course of psychological dissociation was examined in a three-year follow-up study. Dissociation was measured with the Dissociativ ...
post traumatic stress disorders in a global context
... young children by their own adult kin. The commonplace experience of traumatic experiences, whether natural or manmade, makes one wonder if traumatic stress is in fact not the initial common pathway through which all major psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder arise. After a ...
... young children by their own adult kin. The commonplace experience of traumatic experiences, whether natural or manmade, makes one wonder if traumatic stress is in fact not the initial common pathway through which all major psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder arise. After a ...
Psychiatric illness following traumatic brain injury in
... and marital status; GHC enrollees have slightly higher educational attainment and less representation at the high end of income distribution.15 This study used data obtained in conjunction with a previously reported case-control study of psychiatric risk factors for TBI.16 Subjects received medical ...
... and marital status; GHC enrollees have slightly higher educational attainment and less representation at the high end of income distribution.15 This study used data obtained in conjunction with a previously reported case-control study of psychiatric risk factors for TBI.16 Subjects received medical ...
Avril V. Brereton 2008
... One of the key features of autism is abnormality in interpersonal relationships, such as: reduced responsiveness to or interest in people, an appearance of aloofness and a limited or impaired ability to relate to others. Infants with autism often do not assume a normal anticipatory posture or put up ...
... One of the key features of autism is abnormality in interpersonal relationships, such as: reduced responsiveness to or interest in people, an appearance of aloofness and a limited or impaired ability to relate to others. Infants with autism often do not assume a normal anticipatory posture or put up ...
Body dysmorphic disorder: some key issues for DSMV - DSM-5
... flaws for an average of 3–8 hr a day, and about one quarter report thinking about them for more than 8 hr a day.[31,32] Furthermore, most individuals with BDD report having only limited control or no control over these thoughts.[31,32] Might ‘‘obsession’’ be more appropriate to describe appearance-f ...
... flaws for an average of 3–8 hr a day, and about one quarter report thinking about them for more than 8 hr a day.[31,32] Furthermore, most individuals with BDD report having only limited control or no control over these thoughts.[31,32] Might ‘‘obsession’’ be more appropriate to describe appearance-f ...
ADHD Combined Type and ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
... in establishing the validity of a psychiatric disorder. The most dominant and long-standing approach to classification is the neo-Kraepelinian approach (Widiger & Clark, 2000). This approach is based on the classification system originated by Emil Kraepelin, who believed that mental disorders represen ...
... in establishing the validity of a psychiatric disorder. The most dominant and long-standing approach to classification is the neo-Kraepelinian approach (Widiger & Clark, 2000). This approach is based on the classification system originated by Emil Kraepelin, who believed that mental disorders represen ...
Generalized worry disorder - DSM-5
... by reductions in patients’ worry. This reduces emotional reactivity in the short term but because patients do not process their distress other than in the abstract they experience ongoing distress and continue to use worry to reduce this distress.[42–47] The concept of cognitive avoidance derives fr ...
... by reductions in patients’ worry. This reduces emotional reactivity in the short term but because patients do not process their distress other than in the abstract they experience ongoing distress and continue to use worry to reduce this distress.[42–47] The concept of cognitive avoidance derives fr ...
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... 23. Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries? a. They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the ch ...
... 23. Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries? a. They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the ch ...
Eating disorder prevention for the college
... research on different prevention/intervention programs that have been used with collegeaged females to date. Chapter III, the “Theoretical Models for Eating Disorder Prevention/Intervention Programs” section, will review the empirical findings relevant to current intervention programs and the curren ...
... research on different prevention/intervention programs that have been used with collegeaged females to date. Chapter III, the “Theoretical Models for Eating Disorder Prevention/Intervention Programs” section, will review the empirical findings relevant to current intervention programs and the curren ...
Low self-compassion in patients with somatoform disorder
... styles are reflected in the patients’ interpersonal behavior: they expect others to be rejecting and hurtful (Landa et al., 2012b), behave in fixed and inflexible ways, are more sensitive to ...
... styles are reflected in the patients’ interpersonal behavior: they expect others to be rejecting and hurtful (Landa et al., 2012b), behave in fixed and inflexible ways, are more sensitive to ...
A Psychiatric Diagnosis Primer
... identify whether or not the perceived problem is a diagnosable mental illness. First, is the perceived problem bothering or interrupting your life or the life of the individual being observed as having a mental health problem? That is: Is the mental health issue a problem for the person whom you per ...
... identify whether or not the perceived problem is a diagnosable mental illness. First, is the perceived problem bothering or interrupting your life or the life of the individual being observed as having a mental health problem? That is: Is the mental health issue a problem for the person whom you per ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... that underlie psychology’s main class of measurement models (latent variable models; e.g., Borsboom 2005; 2008; Borsboom et al. 2003). In fact, a network approach nullifies the need to invoke latent variables as an explanation of the covariance between symptoms. In a network approach, the relation b ...
... that underlie psychology’s main class of measurement models (latent variable models; e.g., Borsboom 2005; 2008; Borsboom et al. 2003). In fact, a network approach nullifies the need to invoke latent variables as an explanation of the covariance between symptoms. In a network approach, the relation b ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... that underlie psychology’s main class of measurement models (latent variable models; e.g., Borsboom 2005; 2008; Borsboom et al. 2003). In fact, a network approach nullifies the need to invoke latent variables as an explanation of the covariance between symptoms. In a network approach, the relation b ...
... that underlie psychology’s main class of measurement models (latent variable models; e.g., Borsboom 2005; 2008; Borsboom et al. 2003). In fact, a network approach nullifies the need to invoke latent variables as an explanation of the covariance between symptoms. In a network approach, the relation b ...
Autism spectrum disorders : an epidemiological
... Bolton, PhD, for their excellent revision of the English language. I wish to thank research assistant Mrs. Merja Mäkikyrö, secretary Mrs. Meeri Jämsä and librarian Mrs. Maija Veikkola for their friendly assistance. I feel very grateful to the thousands of children and their families for making the p ...
... Bolton, PhD, for their excellent revision of the English language. I wish to thank research assistant Mrs. Merja Mäkikyrö, secretary Mrs. Meeri Jämsä and librarian Mrs. Maija Veikkola for their friendly assistance. I feel very grateful to the thousands of children and their families for making the p ...
Chapter 1—Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
... 4. The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality be cause a. behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture. b. society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive. c. behavio ...
... 4. The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality be cause a. behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture. b. society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive. c. behavio ...
Somatoform Disorders
... he common feature of the Somatoform Disorders is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition (hence, the term somatoform) and are not fully explained by a general medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder (e.g., Panic Disord ...
... he common feature of the Somatoform Disorders is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition (hence, the term somatoform) and are not fully explained by a general medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder (e.g., Panic Disord ...
DSM-5 QUIZ QUESTIONS (Word docx version)
... True/False Quiz questions on the DSM-5 These questions were designed to guide your learning about changes and important points in the DSM5. You can get 15 CE credits for only $69 by taking this quiz at PsychContinuingEd.com. You enter your answers to the quiz questions online in our Moodle. Note: th ...
... True/False Quiz questions on the DSM-5 These questions were designed to guide your learning about changes and important points in the DSM5. You can get 15 CE credits for only $69 by taking this quiz at PsychContinuingEd.com. You enter your answers to the quiz questions online in our Moodle. Note: th ...
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
... and the special committee on classification, assembled comments of numerous psychiatrists in its member associations and gave most valuable advice during both the field trials and the finalization of the proposals. Other nongovernmental organizations in official and working relations with WHO, inclu ...
... and the special committee on classification, assembled comments of numerous psychiatrists in its member associations and gave most valuable advice during both the field trials and the finalization of the proposals. Other nongovernmental organizations in official and working relations with WHO, inclu ...
Comorbidity of mental disorders and substance use
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... Internet sites (c) Commonwealth of Australia 2009 This work is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material in unaltered form only (retaining this notice) for your personal, non-commercial use or use within your organisation. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyr ...
Malingering - Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice
... adversarial process and the high stakes involved in criminal proceedings may affect the likelihood that an individual will distort his or her symptom presentation. In cases where a forensic evaluation is sought, the defendant may be feigning illness to gain admission to a psychiatric hospital, to re ...
... adversarial process and the high stakes involved in criminal proceedings may affect the likelihood that an individual will distort his or her symptom presentation. In cases where a forensic evaluation is sought, the defendant may be feigning illness to gain admission to a psychiatric hospital, to re ...
An Evolutionary Perspective on Panic Disorder and
... theory provides for the understanding of behavior. A sensible approach is to propose and test hypotheses about specific mental disorders using the large body of data that has already been gathered based on other paradigms. It is useful to distinguish two categories of medical problems, those that re ...
... theory provides for the understanding of behavior. A sensible approach is to propose and test hypotheses about specific mental disorders using the large body of data that has already been gathered based on other paradigms. It is useful to distinguish two categories of medical problems, those that re ...
Desire for amputation of a limb: paraphilia, psychosis, or a new type
... Background. The objective of this paper is to describe and conceptualize an unusual and probably rare condition : the intense longstanding desire to have an amputation. Method. Structured interviews were conducted by telephone of 52 subjects (mean age: 48.6, range 23–77 years ; 47 male, 4 female, 1 ...
... Background. The objective of this paper is to describe and conceptualize an unusual and probably rare condition : the intense longstanding desire to have an amputation. Method. Structured interviews were conducted by telephone of 52 subjects (mean age: 48.6, range 23–77 years ; 47 male, 4 female, 1 ...
A Profile Analysis of the SCL-90
... categories later developed into the four areas of conduct disorder that exist in the Diagnostic and Statistical M a n u a l . third edition (DSM-III, 1980) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Other diagnostic systems include the World Health Organiza tion (WHO) and the International ...
... categories later developed into the four areas of conduct disorder that exist in the Diagnostic and Statistical M a n u a l . third edition (DSM-III, 1980) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Other diagnostic systems include the World Health Organiza tion (WHO) and the International ...