Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Case Presentation
... Summary and Discussion The diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder serves the purpose of indicating those individuals who have impairment in their lives such as in school, work, or at home secondary to symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity, inattention, or both. The diagnosis has a we ...
... Summary and Discussion The diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder serves the purpose of indicating those individuals who have impairment in their lives such as in school, work, or at home secondary to symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity, inattention, or both. The diagnosis has a we ...
Michelle Ayres Occupational Therapist Tracey Barnfield Registered
... Can be either behaviours or thoughts / beliefs Can be anticipatory and or occur as a ‘postmortem’ Can be automatic, are viewed as helpful and can be resistant to change BUT.... Maintain anxiety – don’t get to learn that the feared event doesn’t occur or that you can cope Reduce the likelih ...
... Can be either behaviours or thoughts / beliefs Can be anticipatory and or occur as a ‘postmortem’ Can be automatic, are viewed as helpful and can be resistant to change BUT.... Maintain anxiety – don’t get to learn that the feared event doesn’t occur or that you can cope Reduce the likelih ...
File - SSHS AP Psychology
... Investigators believe that fear responses are inculcated through observational learning. Young monkeys develop fear when they watch other monkeys who are afraid of snakes. ...
... Investigators believe that fear responses are inculcated through observational learning. Young monkeys develop fear when they watch other monkeys who are afraid of snakes. ...
Psychological Disorders
... which not everyone can do because of the threat of nuclear war between countries which are divisions of various parts of the land which is filled normally with rock and dirt.” Grandiose optimism and self esteem. ...
... which not everyone can do because of the threat of nuclear war between countries which are divisions of various parts of the land which is filled normally with rock and dirt.” Grandiose optimism and self esteem. ...
The Patient with Medically Unexplained Symptoms
... • Fatigue has been present for a minimum of 6 months, during which time it has been present for more than 50% of the time • Other symptoms may be present, particularly myalgia, mood, and sleep disturbance • Exclusion criteria include presence of medical conditions that produce chronic fatigue & cert ...
... • Fatigue has been present for a minimum of 6 months, during which time it has been present for more than 50% of the time • Other symptoms may be present, particularly myalgia, mood, and sleep disturbance • Exclusion criteria include presence of medical conditions that produce chronic fatigue & cert ...
Somatoform Disorder
... Somatoform disorder is feeling pains when nothing physically happened, Some pains are: chest pains, headaches, stomach aches, ect. Another similar disorder is hypochondria. Hypochondria is fear of precaution with one’s health. The symptoms are usually stress related or psychological. It is importa ...
... Somatoform disorder is feeling pains when nothing physically happened, Some pains are: chest pains, headaches, stomach aches, ect. Another similar disorder is hypochondria. Hypochondria is fear of precaution with one’s health. The symptoms are usually stress related or psychological. It is importa ...
basic disability etiquette tips
... “diagnosis” or “disorder” when his or her behaviors occur frequently and are severe. A diagnosis represents a “best guess” based on a child’s behaviors that he or she has a specific mental health disorder and not just a problem that all children might have from time to time. Research on the cause of ...
... “diagnosis” or “disorder” when his or her behaviors occur frequently and are severe. A diagnosis represents a “best guess” based on a child’s behaviors that he or she has a specific mental health disorder and not just a problem that all children might have from time to time. Research on the cause of ...
Ch. 18: Psychological Disorders Sec. 1: Understanding
... Psychological disorders are illnesses that an individual experiences as episodes. In contrast, personality disorders are enduring traits that are major components of the ...
... Psychological disorders are illnesses that an individual experiences as episodes. In contrast, personality disorders are enduring traits that are major components of the ...
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
... body for signs of illness, repeatedly seeking information and reassurance from the internet or other sources), or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (e.g., avoiding doctors' appointments and hospitals, avoiding visiting sick friends or relatives, avoiding triggers of illness fears such as exercise). E. ...
... body for signs of illness, repeatedly seeking information and reassurance from the internet or other sources), or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (e.g., avoiding doctors' appointments and hospitals, avoiding visiting sick friends or relatives, avoiding triggers of illness fears such as exercise). E. ...
Psych 353: Social Cognition
... that are not fully explained by the presence of a medical condition; symptoms cause clinically significant distress and impairment; psychological factors judged important in symptom onset, severity, and/or maintenance; symptoms are chronic, independent of one another and not intentionally produced. ...
... that are not fully explained by the presence of a medical condition; symptoms cause clinically significant distress and impairment; psychological factors judged important in symptom onset, severity, and/or maintenance; symptoms are chronic, independent of one another and not intentionally produced. ...
Detailed notes to help with LOQ`s
... The person has a history of going to many doctors. He or she might even "shop around" for a doctor who will agree that he or she has a serious illness. The person recently experienced a loss or stressful event. The person is overly concerned about a specific organ or body system, such as the heart o ...
... The person has a history of going to many doctors. He or she might even "shop around" for a doctor who will agree that he or she has a serious illness. The person recently experienced a loss or stressful event. The person is overly concerned about a specific organ or body system, such as the heart o ...
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory II/III
... extroverted personality style. Rather than acting seductively, dramatically, or in a manipulative manner, which characterizes patients who score at higher levels on this scale, the patient uses a natural charm and wit to have these needs met. When the patient becomes overly demanding, it usually is ...
... extroverted personality style. Rather than acting seductively, dramatically, or in a manipulative manner, which characterizes patients who score at higher levels on this scale, the patient uses a natural charm and wit to have these needs met. When the patient becomes overly demanding, it usually is ...
Step Up To: Psychology
... 11. Which of the following is not an example of a person who is likely to be suffering from major depression? • A) Bob, who does not make eye contact and feels hopeless • B) Jamie, who is preoccupied with death and only sleeps three hours per day • C) Steve, who can’t sleep because his father died ...
... 11. Which of the following is not an example of a person who is likely to be suffering from major depression? • A) Bob, who does not make eye contact and feels hopeless • B) Jamie, who is preoccupied with death and only sleeps three hours per day • C) Steve, who can’t sleep because his father died ...
Chapter 6 - Forensic Consultation
... Loss of functioning in some part of the body due to psychological rather than physiological causes—there may be indifference to the loss of functioning (la belle indifference) Etiology Often can occur after trauma or stress, perhaps because the individual cannot face memories or emotions associated ...
... Loss of functioning in some part of the body due to psychological rather than physiological causes—there may be indifference to the loss of functioning (la belle indifference) Etiology Often can occur after trauma or stress, perhaps because the individual cannot face memories or emotions associated ...
Memory
... than the manic phases seen in bipolar I disorder. • Cyclothymic Disorder: the bipolar equivalent of dysthymia; it involves episodes of depression and mania, but the intensity of both moods is less severe than in cases of bipolar I disorder. ...
... than the manic phases seen in bipolar I disorder. • Cyclothymic Disorder: the bipolar equivalent of dysthymia; it involves episodes of depression and mania, but the intensity of both moods is less severe than in cases of bipolar I disorder. ...
Explaining Psychological Disorders
... State the causes, according to various theoretical models, of somatoform disorders. (see Somatoform Disorders) State the causes, according to the various theoretical models, of dissociative disorders. (see Dissociative Disorders) Describe the relationship between depression and suicide. List t ...
... State the causes, according to various theoretical models, of somatoform disorders. (see Somatoform Disorders) State the causes, according to the various theoretical models, of dissociative disorders. (see Dissociative Disorders) Describe the relationship between depression and suicide. List t ...
Mental and Emotional Health
... A compelling desire to use a drug or engage in a specific behavior, continued use despite negative consequences, and loss of control. ...
... A compelling desire to use a drug or engage in a specific behavior, continued use despite negative consequences, and loss of control. ...
Anxiety, Somatoform, and Dissociative Disorders Homework
... or identity. Memory loss that has no physical explanation is dissociative amnesia. This may be an attempt to escape problems by blotting them out. People with amnesia may keep their other knowledge, but may not know who they are, where they work, or who their family is. It often results from a terri ...
... or identity. Memory loss that has no physical explanation is dissociative amnesia. This may be an attempt to escape problems by blotting them out. People with amnesia may keep their other knowledge, but may not know who they are, where they work, or who their family is. It often results from a terri ...
Clinical Pearls on Best Approaches to Psychogenic Movement
... College of Medicine Movement Disorders Clinic have a psychogenic cause for their symptoms.4 "I think the reason [for the high rates at our center] is that community neurologists recognize the common movement disorders and refer the atypical ones to movement disorder centers," said Jankovic. "Many, i ...
... College of Medicine Movement Disorders Clinic have a psychogenic cause for their symptoms.4 "I think the reason [for the high rates at our center] is that community neurologists recognize the common movement disorders and refer the atypical ones to movement disorder centers," said Jankovic. "Many, i ...
Conversion Disorder in the Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology 2
... a few of these patients are referred for additional psychiatric evaluation, it remains unknown how many of these patients meet the diagnostic criteria for conversion disorder. Prevalence rates are higher in rural and lower socio-economic groups, and conversion disorder is more common in females than ...
... a few of these patients are referred for additional psychiatric evaluation, it remains unknown how many of these patients meet the diagnostic criteria for conversion disorder. Prevalence rates are higher in rural and lower socio-economic groups, and conversion disorder is more common in females than ...
Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with
... of psychiatric disorders. This situation may cause long duration of illness in the majority of the patients. The importance of persistence is frequently emphasized especially in publications about NES [16, 17, 29]. It has been suggested that in CD and especially those forms with fainting incidents, ...
... of psychiatric disorders. This situation may cause long duration of illness in the majority of the patients. The importance of persistence is frequently emphasized especially in publications about NES [16, 17, 29]. It has been suggested that in CD and especially those forms with fainting incidents, ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
... • 60 Touching loose hair with finger • 55 Touching known sticky substance (e.g. syrup),without washing • 50 Touching a known sticky substance (e.g. soda), without washing • 30 Touching a dirty railing • 30 Walking into a public bathroom ...
... • 60 Touching loose hair with finger • 55 Touching known sticky substance (e.g. syrup),without washing • 50 Touching a known sticky substance (e.g. soda), without washing • 30 Touching a dirty railing • 30 Walking into a public bathroom ...
Mystery Health Problems
... Adjustment Disorder – commonest psychiatric diagnosis Increased risk of suicide in early stages (of some conditions) ...
... Adjustment Disorder – commonest psychiatric diagnosis Increased risk of suicide in early stages (of some conditions) ...
Borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder
... Kernberg and Yeomans from social contacts and may feel worse when efforts are made to stimulate them to socialize; premature efforts of encouragement may have the opposite effect and, in fact, increase suicidal tendencies in patients with major depression. The depressive reactions in personality di ...
... Kernberg and Yeomans from social contacts and may feel worse when efforts are made to stimulate them to socialize; premature efforts of encouragement may have the opposite effect and, in fact, increase suicidal tendencies in patients with major depression. The depressive reactions in personality di ...
