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... The DSM spells out the specific diagnostic criteria • An example of this can be seen in the diagnosis of a major depressive episode. • A person must exhibit at least five or more of the listed nine characteristics and the symptoms must be evident for at least the last two weeks for that person to b ...
... The DSM spells out the specific diagnostic criteria • An example of this can be seen in the diagnosis of a major depressive episode. • A person must exhibit at least five or more of the listed nine characteristics and the symptoms must be evident for at least the last two weeks for that person to b ...
Personality Disorder
... A longstanding maladaptive pattern of inner experience and behavior dating back to adolescence or adulthood that is manifest in at least two of the following areas: 1. Cognition 2. Affectivity 3. Interpersonal functioning 4. Impulse control ...
... A longstanding maladaptive pattern of inner experience and behavior dating back to adolescence or adulthood that is manifest in at least two of the following areas: 1. Cognition 2. Affectivity 3. Interpersonal functioning 4. Impulse control ...
Social phobia
... the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be humiliating or embarrassing. Note: In children there must be evidence of the capacity for age-appropriate social relationships w ...
... the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be humiliating or embarrassing. Note: In children there must be evidence of the capacity for age-appropriate social relationships w ...
General classes of disorders
... 12.1 A 55-year-old teacher began to experience changes in mood. He was losing interest in his work and lacked the desire to play his daily tennis match. He was preoccupied with feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and hopelessness. In addition to the psychiatric symptoms, the patient complained of musc ...
... 12.1 A 55-year-old teacher began to experience changes in mood. He was losing interest in his work and lacked the desire to play his daily tennis match. He was preoccupied with feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and hopelessness. In addition to the psychiatric symptoms, the patient complained of musc ...
Symptoms or Serious Depression
... How do you know if what you feel is normal and will pass, or needs further attention7 ...
... How do you know if what you feel is normal and will pass, or needs further attention7 ...
2017 Unit 12 Abnormal Psych Class Notes - Lewis
... • Gender Differences: Women are more likely to attempt, men are more likely to succeed. • Age Differences: Rates increase dramatically in late adulthood, especially among men. • Other: Rates are higher among the rich and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rat ...
... • Gender Differences: Women are more likely to attempt, men are more likely to succeed. • Age Differences: Rates increase dramatically in late adulthood, especially among men. • Other: Rates are higher among the rich and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rat ...
Psychopharmacology in the Primary Care Setting
... 2. To summarize treatments for these conditions 3. To provide data showing the value that treatment of the psychiatric conditions brings to patients and to the health system ...
... 2. To summarize treatments for these conditions 3. To provide data showing the value that treatment of the psychiatric conditions brings to patients and to the health system ...
Page 1 - rguhs
... prior to adolescence. Some say that it starts when your 8 or 9 and ends at puberty or 13 years old Preadolescence is characterized by a number of cognitive, emotional, physical and attitudinal changes, which can be a cause of conflict on one hand and positive personality development on the other The ...
... prior to adolescence. Some say that it starts when your 8 or 9 and ends at puberty or 13 years old Preadolescence is characterized by a number of cognitive, emotional, physical and attitudinal changes, which can be a cause of conflict on one hand and positive personality development on the other The ...
Overview of the Brain and Psychiatric Illnesses by Dr. Daniel Healy
... The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period. ...
... The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period. ...
BrainPowerPointHealy
... The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period. ...
... The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period. ...
Specific phobias
... than the ground floor of a building. If the situation is unavoidable, it is endured with distress. • finds that the anxiety or avoidance associated with such situations makes it difficult to go about daily life (for example, working, studying or seeing friends and family). It’s important to note tha ...
... than the ground floor of a building. If the situation is unavoidable, it is endured with distress. • finds that the anxiety or avoidance associated with such situations makes it difficult to go about daily life (for example, working, studying or seeing friends and family). It’s important to note tha ...
The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America
... U.S. and Canada for ages 15-44.3 Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. Nearly half (45 percent) of those with any mental disorder meet criteria for 2 or more disorders, with severity strongly related to comorbidity.1 In the U.S., mental disorders are diagnosed based ...
... U.S. and Canada for ages 15-44.3 Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. Nearly half (45 percent) of those with any mental disorder meet criteria for 2 or more disorders, with severity strongly related to comorbidity.1 In the U.S., mental disorders are diagnosed based ...
Pediatric PTSD - PAL Wyoming: Partnership Access Line
... Avoidance symptoms more closely related to event/trauma Trauma related play (becomes more complex and elaborate). More challenging to assess loss of interest/pleasure Better able to understand concepts of future, past more realistically Nightmares (may change from event specific to generalized over ...
... Avoidance symptoms more closely related to event/trauma Trauma related play (becomes more complex and elaborate). More challenging to assess loss of interest/pleasure Better able to understand concepts of future, past more realistically Nightmares (may change from event specific to generalized over ...
Psychological Disorders
... memory of specific events that took place, usually traumatic. The loss of memory is localized with a specific window of time. For example, a survivor of a car wreck who has no memory of the experience until two days later is experiencing localized amnesia. • Selective amnesia happens when a person c ...
... memory of specific events that took place, usually traumatic. The loss of memory is localized with a specific window of time. For example, a survivor of a car wreck who has no memory of the experience until two days later is experiencing localized amnesia. • Selective amnesia happens when a person c ...
Document
... 4) The person feels that something is wrong with his or her life far more than the average person does. b. Possibly the person behaves in a bizarre fashion. 1) He or she constantly misinterprets what is going on and what others are doing or saying. 2) He or she is afraid to go to work or school. 3) ...
... 4) The person feels that something is wrong with his or her life far more than the average person does. b. Possibly the person behaves in a bizarre fashion. 1) He or she constantly misinterprets what is going on and what others are doing or saying. 2) He or she is afraid to go to work or school. 3) ...
Chapter Fourteen: Psychological Disorders Describe and evaluate
... Describe and evaluate the medical model of abnormal behavior. Explain the most commonly used criteria of abnormality. List three stereotypes of people with psychological disorders. List the five diagnostic axes of DSM-IV. Discuss estimates of the prevalence of psychological disorders. List four type ...
... Describe and evaluate the medical model of abnormal behavior. Explain the most commonly used criteria of abnormality. List three stereotypes of people with psychological disorders. List the five diagnostic axes of DSM-IV. Discuss estimates of the prevalence of psychological disorders. List four type ...
Practice Questions
... a. unreliability of the DSM-IV b. shortcomings of the medical model c. biasing power of diagnostic labels d. dangers of the biopsychosocial approach e. impact of expectations on another’s behavior 20. Alexis is socially withdrawn and has few close friends. This behavior is most likely to be diagnose ...
... a. unreliability of the DSM-IV b. shortcomings of the medical model c. biasing power of diagnostic labels d. dangers of the biopsychosocial approach e. impact of expectations on another’s behavior 20. Alexis is socially withdrawn and has few close friends. This behavior is most likely to be diagnose ...
Position Statement 55 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in
... siblings of people affected by ADHD have a two to eight fold increased risk of having the condition compared with the relatives of unaffected controls [7]. Environmental factors such as maternal smoking and exposure to lead and certain pesticides make an additional small contribution to the disorder ...
... siblings of people affected by ADHD have a two to eight fold increased risk of having the condition compared with the relatives of unaffected controls [7]. Environmental factors such as maternal smoking and exposure to lead and certain pesticides make an additional small contribution to the disorder ...
How do cultural standards of beauty influence BDD? What other
... Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a fear of being around others, particularly in situations that call for some kind of “performance” in front of other people. The fear often centers on a worry of behaving in some embarrassing or humiliating way that may bring negative judgment from others. One mo ...
... Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a fear of being around others, particularly in situations that call for some kind of “performance” in front of other people. The fear often centers on a worry of behaving in some embarrassing or humiliating way that may bring negative judgment from others. One mo ...
SS10 - Psychology
... 49. Defendants who are actively hallucinating and experiencing delusions during the time of their trials are most likely to be: A) judged not guilty of the crime by reason of insanity. B) judged not guilty of the crime due to incompetence. C) committed for treatment until they improve enough to be r ...
... 49. Defendants who are actively hallucinating and experiencing delusions during the time of their trials are most likely to be: A) judged not guilty of the crime by reason of insanity. B) judged not guilty of the crime due to incompetence. C) committed for treatment until they improve enough to be r ...
Psychopharmacology of Anxiety Disorders
... diarrhea and difficulty sleeping. She states that her husband says she is a “worry wart” and she admits that she has difficulty controlling her anxiety over her financial situation, job security, and the safety of her children. She has become irritable because she always “feels on the edge.” ...
... diarrhea and difficulty sleeping. She states that her husband says she is a “worry wart” and she admits that she has difficulty controlling her anxiety over her financial situation, job security, and the safety of her children. She has become irritable because she always “feels on the edge.” ...