Chapter 25 - Stellenbosch University
... in adolescents. The presentation of bipolar disorder in children under the age of 12 years is rare, but still possible. The first episode in girls often presents as depression, and in boys, mania, but local experience is that it is the manic phase in both girls and boys that first brings the child t ...
... in adolescents. The presentation of bipolar disorder in children under the age of 12 years is rare, but still possible. The first episode in girls often presents as depression, and in boys, mania, but local experience is that it is the manic phase in both girls and boys that first brings the child t ...
Psychological Disorders When is behavior likely to be labeled as
... Which therapeutic approach is more interested in removing specific troubling symptoms than with providing special insights? What is systematic desensitization? Describe. What is behavior modification? What is the focus of cognitive therapy? What is the role of the therapist working from the cogniti ...
... Which therapeutic approach is more interested in removing specific troubling symptoms than with providing special insights? What is systematic desensitization? Describe. What is behavior modification? What is the focus of cognitive therapy? What is the role of the therapist working from the cogniti ...
Somatoform Disorders
... Biological Factors ◦ Concordance rates- percentage of twin pairs and other pairs of relatives who exhibit the ...
... Biological Factors ◦ Concordance rates- percentage of twin pairs and other pairs of relatives who exhibit the ...
The Anxiety Disorders Some Practical Questions & Answers
... • Unrealistic expectations for a pill fix are common. • The temptation to prescribe too quickly is great. 1 • The effect of advertizing on the public is great. • Anti-medication advocates may put the child’s learning at risk. • This disorder is often used as an excuse for bad behavior; some will exp ...
... • Unrealistic expectations for a pill fix are common. • The temptation to prescribe too quickly is great. 1 • The effect of advertizing on the public is great. • Anti-medication advocates may put the child’s learning at risk. • This disorder is often used as an excuse for bad behavior; some will exp ...
Polypharmacy and suicide attempts in bipolar - Lume
... but the use of multiple drugs may also affect suicidality. Therefore, prospective studies are needed to confirm the direction of the association described here. It is also important to consider that the number of suicide attempts was obtained directly from the patients, using a structured questionna ...
... but the use of multiple drugs may also affect suicidality. Therefore, prospective studies are needed to confirm the direction of the association described here. It is also important to consider that the number of suicide attempts was obtained directly from the patients, using a structured questionna ...
unit 12 — abnormal psychology
... Healthy people briefly simulated hallucinations to get into psychiatric hospitals. All were admitted and diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. After admission, they acted normally ...
... Healthy people briefly simulated hallucinations to get into psychiatric hospitals. All were admitted and diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. After admission, they acted normally ...
Module 36 Chapter 110 Essentials of Understanding
... Irrational belief of being seriously ill Inability to use a particular body part or sense ...
... Irrational belief of being seriously ill Inability to use a particular body part or sense ...
Disorders and treatment – KEY TERMS 1. Hallucinations 2
... This section of the course provides students with an understanding of empirically based treatments of psychological disorders. The topic emphasizes descriptions of treatment modalities based on various orientations in psychology. AP students in psychology should be able to do the following: • Descri ...
... This section of the course provides students with an understanding of empirically based treatments of psychological disorders. The topic emphasizes descriptions of treatment modalities based on various orientations in psychology. AP students in psychology should be able to do the following: • Descri ...
Introduction to Psychology
... Loss of appetite and/or weight loss, or conversely overeating and weight gain Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Restlessness or irritability Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, ...
... Loss of appetite and/or weight loss, or conversely overeating and weight gain Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Restlessness or irritability Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, ...
Key terms - Ms. Paras
... Unit 10: Treatment of Abnormal Behavior (5-7%) Reading Guide Due: Thursday, March 2nd Exam (combined with Abnormal Behavior): Wednesday, March 8th This section of the course provides students with an understanding of empirically based treatments of psychological disorders. The topic emphasizes desc ...
... Unit 10: Treatment of Abnormal Behavior (5-7%) Reading Guide Due: Thursday, March 2nd Exam (combined with Abnormal Behavior): Wednesday, March 8th This section of the course provides students with an understanding of empirically based treatments of psychological disorders. The topic emphasizes desc ...
Borderline Personality Disorder
... ♦ Be careful not to enable dependencies. ♦ Maintain neutral relationship with individual. Treatment may involve both supportive therapy and symptom specific medication. Therapy: ♦ Crisis intervention should focus on the patients ‘here and now’ issues. ...
... ♦ Be careful not to enable dependencies. ♦ Maintain neutral relationship with individual. Treatment may involve both supportive therapy and symptom specific medication. Therapy: ♦ Crisis intervention should focus on the patients ‘here and now’ issues. ...
308: Adult Psychopathology: Bipolar Disorder
... health diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder may impact the child's growth and development (physical, mental, emotional, social) Identify how culture impacts the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and its treatment Identify when parent/caregiver with the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder may need mental ...
... health diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder may impact the child's growth and development (physical, mental, emotional, social) Identify how culture impacts the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and its treatment Identify when parent/caregiver with the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder may need mental ...
chapter 16 review
... 1. List the criteria for judging whether behavior is disordered. 2. Describe the system used to classify psychological disorders and explain the reasons for its development. 3. Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of diagnostic labels. 4. Discuss anxiety disorders from the psychoanalytic, lea ...
... 1. List the criteria for judging whether behavior is disordered. 2. Describe the system used to classify psychological disorders and explain the reasons for its development. 3. Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of diagnostic labels. 4. Discuss anxiety disorders from the psychoanalytic, lea ...
Depression and Newer Antidepressants
... • If a person suffers one major depressive episode, he or she has a 50% chance of a second episode. • If the individual suffers two major depressive episodes, the chance of a third episode is 75 to ...
... • If a person suffers one major depressive episode, he or she has a 50% chance of a second episode. • If the individual suffers two major depressive episodes, the chance of a third episode is 75 to ...
Spotting Trouble and Fixing it
... speech, inability to focus and giddiness that doesn’t quit may be signs of the manic phase of bipolar. Loss of appetite, energy and interest in things and too little or too much sleep may signal the depressive phase. Look for cycling between the two. Treatment – Talk therapy helps kids regulate mood ...
... speech, inability to focus and giddiness that doesn’t quit may be signs of the manic phase of bipolar. Loss of appetite, energy and interest in things and too little or too much sleep may signal the depressive phase. Look for cycling between the two. Treatment – Talk therapy helps kids regulate mood ...
Diagnosiseditorial_forPURE_10042017 - Kings College
... experience (15), bereavement, like other losses, can precipitate a depressive episode and it could be equally argued that this change will allow patients to access appropriate treatment. ...
... experience (15), bereavement, like other losses, can precipitate a depressive episode and it could be equally argued that this change will allow patients to access appropriate treatment. ...
Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia
... – About 1.3% of people will suffer from schizophrenia at some point in their lives – More common in developed countries – Equal occurrence for men and women – Onset is usually in the 20’s Genetics – Concordance rate is 50% – However, genes are not the only influence – A gene has not been located for ...
... – About 1.3% of people will suffer from schizophrenia at some point in their lives – More common in developed countries – Equal occurrence for men and women – Onset is usually in the 20’s Genetics – Concordance rate is 50% – However, genes are not the only influence – A gene has not been located for ...
Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders
... BUT no physiological basis can be found Emotions Physical Symptoms ...
... BUT no physiological basis can be found Emotions Physical Symptoms ...
Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
... More Disease in Family More Illness Concern in Family More Attention for Sick Behavior ...
... More Disease in Family More Illness Concern in Family More Attention for Sick Behavior ...
The Environmental Science of Mood Disorders
... • Patients with psychiatric disorders with somatic symptoms (depression; anxiety) ...
... • Patients with psychiatric disorders with somatic symptoms (depression; anxiety) ...
Abnormal Psychology
... • Two main theoretical models of treatment – Medical Model • Diseases, including psychological disorders, have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and controlled or cured (in most cases). • May include need for hospitalization. – Bio-psycho-social Model (perspective) • All behavior, incl ...
... • Two main theoretical models of treatment – Medical Model • Diseases, including psychological disorders, have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and controlled or cured (in most cases). • May include need for hospitalization. – Bio-psycho-social Model (perspective) • All behavior, incl ...