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Obsessive Compulsive disorder for medical students
... • During periods of stress, an individual who is genetically vulnerable to OCD may experience compelling intrusive thoughts (eg, possible loss of control, possible HIV contamination) that are hard to dismiss • When this occurs the individual is likely to increase efforts to neutralize such thoughts ...
... • During periods of stress, an individual who is genetically vulnerable to OCD may experience compelling intrusive thoughts (eg, possible loss of control, possible HIV contamination) that are hard to dismiss • When this occurs the individual is likely to increase efforts to neutralize such thoughts ...
DSM IV Article
... When working with clients of different cultural groups, you have to be careful that you do not pathologize behaviors that are normal in their culture. Textbook examples include diagnosing a Native American as psychotic because he is talking to dead relatives. Culturally, this may be accepted in his ...
... When working with clients of different cultural groups, you have to be careful that you do not pathologize behaviors that are normal in their culture. Textbook examples include diagnosing a Native American as psychotic because he is talking to dead relatives. Culturally, this may be accepted in his ...
here! - Eichlin`s AP psychology
... f. Decisions upon if a Person is “Normal” or “Abnormal” is based off Social Norms of the Time. g. Psychological Disorders Stereotypes = Psychological Disorders are Incurable, People with Psychological Disorders are often Violent and Dangerous, & People with Psychological Disorders Behave in Bizarre ...
... f. Decisions upon if a Person is “Normal” or “Abnormal” is based off Social Norms of the Time. g. Psychological Disorders Stereotypes = Psychological Disorders are Incurable, People with Psychological Disorders are often Violent and Dangerous, & People with Psychological Disorders Behave in Bizarre ...
Types of Psychological Disorders
... Causes of Schizophrenia • There have been a variety of different theoretical explanations over time, but it has a clear biological basis • A Biological predisposition activated by stress – Positive symptoms seem to be the result of the overproduction of Dopamine (Can be treated by Chlorpromazine [b ...
... Causes of Schizophrenia • There have been a variety of different theoretical explanations over time, but it has a clear biological basis • A Biological predisposition activated by stress – Positive symptoms seem to be the result of the overproduction of Dopamine (Can be treated by Chlorpromazine [b ...
5 Depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety
... As depression is typified by excessive and prolonged sadness and/or loss of pleasure or interest, mania is characterised by inexplicable euphoria or irritability. Bipolar I disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is characterised by one or more manic episodes. Usually, the person will have also ...
... As depression is typified by excessive and prolonged sadness and/or loss of pleasure or interest, mania is characterised by inexplicable euphoria or irritability. Bipolar I disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is characterised by one or more manic episodes. Usually, the person will have also ...
McKenna - Rutgers Psychology
... classrooms stating that the assigned classroom has been reassigned to a different location. Please ignore these notes..You will receive an email from myself or the psychology department if any changes in classroom assignment are made. Course Objectives This course will introduce you to the fascinati ...
... classrooms stating that the assigned classroom has been reassigned to a different location. Please ignore these notes..You will receive an email from myself or the psychology department if any changes in classroom assignment are made. Course Objectives This course will introduce you to the fascinati ...
dsm-v: disruptive behaviors, personality disorders and v
... the disruptive, impulse control and conduct disorders and little changed ...
... the disruptive, impulse control and conduct disorders and little changed ...
Abnormal Behavior/Psychological Disorders
... psychological disorders. • Recognize the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association as the primary reference for making diagnostic judgments. • Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including anxiety and somatoform diso ...
... psychological disorders. • Recognize the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association as the primary reference for making diagnostic judgments. • Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including anxiety and somatoform diso ...
Psychological Disorders
... Consciously, Charlie wants to succeed but unconsciously this evokes father’s ridicule and guilt feelings about outdoing his father Phobia is a conditioned emotional response; anxiety -> social incompetence -> avoidance -> negative reinforcement of avoidance -> further erosion of social skills ...
... Consciously, Charlie wants to succeed but unconsciously this evokes father’s ridicule and guilt feelings about outdoing his father Phobia is a conditioned emotional response; anxiety -> social incompetence -> avoidance -> negative reinforcement of avoidance -> further erosion of social skills ...
Issues relating to the validity and reliability of the classification of
... Diagnosis also has little predictive validity as we know that some patients do recover and some do not. As psychiatrists do not fully understand why some do and some don’t, it highlights how reductionist the tools are and suggests that the original diagnosis lacks predictive validity as it could not ...
... Diagnosis also has little predictive validity as we know that some patients do recover and some do not. As psychiatrists do not fully understand why some do and some don’t, it highlights how reductionist the tools are and suggests that the original diagnosis lacks predictive validity as it could not ...
Mental Disorders
... • Have recurrent suspicions, without reason, that their spouses or lovers are being unfaithful • Are generally cold and distant in their relationships with ...
... • Have recurrent suspicions, without reason, that their spouses or lovers are being unfaithful • Are generally cold and distant in their relationships with ...
Feeding and Eating Disorders - American Psychiatric Association
... to hide the behavior. This disorder is associated with marked distress and occurs, on average, at least once a week over three months. This change is intended to increase awareness of the substantial differences between binge eating disorder and the common phenomenon of overeating. While overeating ...
... to hide the behavior. This disorder is associated with marked distress and occurs, on average, at least once a week over three months. This change is intended to increase awareness of the substantial differences between binge eating disorder and the common phenomenon of overeating. While overeating ...
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology
... between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania (a hyperactive, wildly optimistic states). • Major depressive disorder is much more common than is bipolar ...
... between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania (a hyperactive, wildly optimistic states). • Major depressive disorder is much more common than is bipolar ...
Mental and Emotional Health
... People who feel sad for a long period of time and for no explainable reason may have a mood disorder. mood disorder A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme ...
... People who feel sad for a long period of time and for no explainable reason may have a mood disorder. mood disorder A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme ...
Unit15
... – resolution of identified problems is unrealistic – outcomes must be measured in terms of slowing down the process rather than stopping or curing the problem ...
... – resolution of identified problems is unrealistic – outcomes must be measured in terms of slowing down the process rather than stopping or curing the problem ...
Ch. 18: Psychological Disorders Sec. 1: Understanding
... Dissociative disorders cause people to lose their memory or identity. Somatoform disorders cause people to express psychological distress through physical symptoms. Dissociative disorders ...
... Dissociative disorders cause people to lose their memory or identity. Somatoform disorders cause people to express psychological distress through physical symptoms. Dissociative disorders ...
Dissociative Disorders
... person (usually male) may be overtly aggressive and violent or a charming con artist; he shows little remorse for wrongdoing, even against friends and family. • Dr. Robert Hare, a leading researcher in the field of psychopathy, developed a test called the lexical decision ...
... person (usually male) may be overtly aggressive and violent or a charming con artist; he shows little remorse for wrongdoing, even against friends and family. • Dr. Robert Hare, a leading researcher in the field of psychopathy, developed a test called the lexical decision ...
Bipolar disorder
... lasts for at least four days. The symptoms are less severe and there are no psychotic symptoms. Hypomanic episodes may feel enjoyable for the individual as they can experience more confidence and an elevated mood. Some individuals will manage to keep functioning without any significant difficulties ...
... lasts for at least four days. The symptoms are less severe and there are no psychotic symptoms. Hypomanic episodes may feel enjoyable for the individual as they can experience more confidence and an elevated mood. Some individuals will manage to keep functioning without any significant difficulties ...
File
... “I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall be better I cannot tell. To remain as I am is impossible, I must die or be better” - Abraham Lincoln ...
... “I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall be better I cannot tell. To remain as I am is impossible, I must die or be better” - Abraham Lincoln ...
Neurotransmitters
... substances (i.e., how long it takes the before the substance is no longer present in an individual's system) Symptoms, therefore, can persist for hours, days, or weeks after a substance is last used Obsessive-compulsive symptoms induced by substances sometimes do not disappear, even although the sub ...
... substances (i.e., how long it takes the before the substance is no longer present in an individual's system) Symptoms, therefore, can persist for hours, days, or weeks after a substance is last used Obsessive-compulsive symptoms induced by substances sometimes do not disappear, even although the sub ...
Psychological Disorders
... • a history of physical or sexual abuse in childhood is common • borderline personality and eating disorders often co-occur • this is NOT the same as schizophrenia ...
... • a history of physical or sexual abuse in childhood is common • borderline personality and eating disorders often co-occur • this is NOT the same as schizophrenia ...