A Concise History of Asperger Syndrome: The Short
... entity and the relentless polemic that accompanied it. While Kanner’s syndrome eventually made its way to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), Asperger’s work, published in German, remained virtually unknown to the international scientific communi ...
... entity and the relentless polemic that accompanied it. While Kanner’s syndrome eventually made its way to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), Asperger’s work, published in German, remained virtually unknown to the international scientific communi ...
Fragmented Sleep, Fragmented Mind
... The idea that dissociative symptoms such as absorption, derealization, and depersonalization originate from sleep is not entirely new. In the 19th century, double consciousness (or dédoublement), the historical precursor of DID (formerly known as multiple personality disorder), was often described a ...
... The idea that dissociative symptoms such as absorption, derealization, and depersonalization originate from sleep is not entirely new. In the 19th century, double consciousness (or dédoublement), the historical precursor of DID (formerly known as multiple personality disorder), was often described a ...
An Inventory for Measuring Clinical Anxiety
... an intake interview with a clinician. On the date of the interview, the patient first met with an intake coordinator, who administered the ACL, the PDR, and the SAC as part of a comprehensive psychometric evaluation. On completion of the self-report battery, the patient was interviewed by a clinicia ...
... an intake interview with a clinician. On the date of the interview, the patient first met with an intake coordinator, who administered the ACL, the PDR, and the SAC as part of a comprehensive psychometric evaluation. On completion of the self-report battery, the patient was interviewed by a clinicia ...
AP6_Lecture_Ch17
... several environmental settings because symptoms must be present across multiple settings in order to meet DSM-IV-TR’s criteria ...
... several environmental settings because symptoms must be present across multiple settings in order to meet DSM-IV-TR’s criteria ...
Psychometric perspectives on diagnostic systems
... useful composites, but at the same time deny that these indicators measure the same latent variable, so the constructivist can accept that symptom groups have all of those merits, but at the same time deny that they measure an underlying syndrome. The constructivist position is thus crucially depend ...
... useful composites, but at the same time deny that these indicators measure the same latent variable, so the constructivist can accept that symptom groups have all of those merits, but at the same time deny that they measure an underlying syndrome. The constructivist position is thus crucially depend ...
psk0503_ing_the assessment.indd
... nonobsessional depressed patients, 76 healthy adults, and 181 undergraduate students. We investigated internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and factor structure, concurrent and discriminant validity. Results: Psychometric analyses showed that both the original PI and PI-R had a high interna ...
... nonobsessional depressed patients, 76 healthy adults, and 181 undergraduate students. We investigated internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and factor structure, concurrent and discriminant validity. Results: Psychometric analyses showed that both the original PI and PI-R had a high interna ...
Validity and Usefulness of the Wisconsin Manual for Assessing
... Careful inquiry must be made to distinguish between psychotic-like and normal experiences. The subject’s description of the experience, explanation for the experience, and belief in its truthfulness at the time it occurred should be thoroughly explored. For example, subjects often report that people ...
... Careful inquiry must be made to distinguish between psychotic-like and normal experiences. The subject’s description of the experience, explanation for the experience, and belief in its truthfulness at the time it occurred should be thoroughly explored. For example, subjects often report that people ...
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety
... disorders, with an emphasis on examining etiologic processes, clinical implications, and treatment issues associated with these comorbidities. A series of evidence-based (when available) and consensus-based treatment recommendations are outlined. These recommendations are part of a series of article ...
... disorders, with an emphasis on examining etiologic processes, clinical implications, and treatment issues associated with these comorbidities. A series of evidence-based (when available) and consensus-based treatment recommendations are outlined. These recommendations are part of a series of article ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder
... not its cause. Recent research has revealed a possible genetic mutation that could be the cause of OCD (Source: Mineka). Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found a mutation in the human serotonin transporter gene, hSERT, in unrelated families with OCD. A popular explanation ...
... not its cause. Recent research has revealed a possible genetic mutation that could be the cause of OCD (Source: Mineka). Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found a mutation in the human serotonin transporter gene, hSERT, in unrelated families with OCD. A popular explanation ...
Hallucinations in children: Diagnostic and
... emotional and conduct problems found: • up to 50% of patients still experience hallucinations at age 30 • hallucinations did not significantly predict clinical outcome at age 30 • childhood hallucinations did not increase the risk for psychosis, depression, organic brain disorder, or other psychiatr ...
... emotional and conduct problems found: • up to 50% of patients still experience hallucinations at age 30 • hallucinations did not significantly predict clinical outcome at age 30 • childhood hallucinations did not increase the risk for psychosis, depression, organic brain disorder, or other psychiatr ...
Historical roots of histrionic personality disorder
... of the self would constitute the link to the various features of this type of character. On the other hand, according to the biosociallearning model, proposed by Theodore Millon and other authors, this personality type may arise from unconscious patterns of reinforcement provided by parents and othe ...
... of the self would constitute the link to the various features of this type of character. On the other hand, according to the biosociallearning model, proposed by Theodore Millon and other authors, this personality type may arise from unconscious patterns of reinforcement provided by parents and othe ...
la patofiología del trastorno de pánico.
... Pitts and McClure interpreted their findings as being the first instance of experimentally produced anxiety symptoms in susceptible individuals. They speculated that anxiety attacks may be brought about by a lactate specific mechanism, probably chelation of ionized calcium by lactate at the surface ...
... Pitts and McClure interpreted their findings as being the first instance of experimentally produced anxiety symptoms in susceptible individuals. They speculated that anxiety attacks may be brought about by a lactate specific mechanism, probably chelation of ionized calcium by lactate at the surface ...
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
... While there is agreement that ADHD occurs in adults, the terminology and our understanding of its underlying pathology are still emerging. The names and criteria for this syndrome have changed frequently over time, reflecting shifts in prevailing thinking about key symptoms or underlying mechanisms ...
... While there is agreement that ADHD occurs in adults, the terminology and our understanding of its underlying pathology are still emerging. The names and criteria for this syndrome have changed frequently over time, reflecting shifts in prevailing thinking about key symptoms or underlying mechanisms ...
CHILDHOOD SCHIZOPHRENIA
... exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive, Manic, or Mixed Episodes have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their tota ...
... exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive, Manic, or Mixed Episodes have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their tota ...
Antisocial Personality Disorder
... • Personality refers to enduring patterns of thinking and behavior that define the person and distinguish him or her from other people. • Included in these patterns are ways of expressing emotion as well as patterns of thinking about ourselves and other people. • When enduring patterns of behavior a ...
... • Personality refers to enduring patterns of thinking and behavior that define the person and distinguish him or her from other people. • Included in these patterns are ways of expressing emotion as well as patterns of thinking about ourselves and other people. • When enduring patterns of behavior a ...
long version
... schizophrenia at first cannot understand it and later refuse to accept it. They usually wonder if it was their fault or if another member of the family might manifest the disease and want to know which will be its evolution. They need help and information from specialists. The family charge is more ...
... schizophrenia at first cannot understand it and later refuse to accept it. They usually wonder if it was their fault or if another member of the family might manifest the disease and want to know which will be its evolution. They need help and information from specialists. The family charge is more ...
PDF available - Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD
... Such “tic-like” compulsions can be difficult to distinguish from tics as observed in Tourette’s syndrome. The most significant change for OCD in DSM-5, however, is the classification of this disorder within the DSM; specifically, OCD is no longer considered an anxiety disorder. Along with several pu ...
... Such “tic-like” compulsions can be difficult to distinguish from tics as observed in Tourette’s syndrome. The most significant change for OCD in DSM-5, however, is the classification of this disorder within the DSM; specifically, OCD is no longer considered an anxiety disorder. Along with several pu ...
Cognition in schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder: impairments that are more similar
... contributor to functional outcome. In the past, comparative studies have been performed in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder with regard to cognitive performance, but the results have been mixed and the cognitive measures used have not always assessed the cognitive deficits found to be speci ...
... contributor to functional outcome. In the past, comparative studies have been performed in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder with regard to cognitive performance, but the results have been mixed and the cognitive measures used have not always assessed the cognitive deficits found to be speci ...
When Munchausen Becomes Malingering: Factitious Disorders That
... solution. In the course of examining her, the ophthalmologist discovered that the eyedrops had been tampered with and were highly caustic. As police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI; brought in due to interstate shipment of the product) investigated the case, Mrs. S underwent treatment w ...
... solution. In the course of examining her, the ophthalmologist discovered that the eyedrops had been tampered with and were highly caustic. As police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI; brought in due to interstate shipment of the product) investigated the case, Mrs. S underwent treatment w ...
Chapter 4 Lecture Notes Page
... • People treated with psychotherapy are less likely to relapse than people treated with drugs alone • One psychological approach is exposure therapy, either in an individual or group setting • Cognitive therapies also have been widely used ...
... • People treated with psychotherapy are less likely to relapse than people treated with drugs alone • One psychological approach is exposure therapy, either in an individual or group setting • Cognitive therapies also have been widely used ...
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... as effective as medication • People treated with psychotherapy are less likely to relapse than people treated with drugs alone • One psychological approach is exposure therapy, either in an individual or group setting • Cognitive therapies have also been widely used ...
... as effective as medication • People treated with psychotherapy are less likely to relapse than people treated with drugs alone • One psychological approach is exposure therapy, either in an individual or group setting • Cognitive therapies have also been widely used ...
Making Sense of the DSM-5: Changes and Changing Perspectives
... her. She delivers practical information in an entertaining, fastpaced style that is often filled with examples from her experiences both in the classroom, and in mental health. She attended East Tennessee State University from 2002-2013, receiving degrees in the areas of medical laboratory technolog ...
... her. She delivers practical information in an entertaining, fastpaced style that is often filled with examples from her experiences both in the classroom, and in mental health. She attended East Tennessee State University from 2002-2013, receiving degrees in the areas of medical laboratory technolog ...
ADHD: Comorbidity and Mimicry
... • He notes that, if learning disability is defined as a significant discrepancy between IQ and achievement, comorbidity estimates are as high as 53%. • With a more lax criterion, (e.g. achievement levels at least two grades below current grade placement) comorbidity estimates as high as 80% are foun ...
... • He notes that, if learning disability is defined as a significant discrepancy between IQ and achievement, comorbidity estimates are as high as 53%. • With a more lax criterion, (e.g. achievement levels at least two grades below current grade placement) comorbidity estimates as high as 80% are foun ...
Hormonal Diagnosis of Menstrual Irregularities or
... concerning contraception, desire to have children or previous pregnancies. Lifestyle (sleep, physical activity) and eating habits must not be underestimated because endocrinological problems occur frequently in both overweight and underweight women as well as in the competitive athletes. Even extrem ...
... concerning contraception, desire to have children or previous pregnancies. Lifestyle (sleep, physical activity) and eating habits must not be underestimated because endocrinological problems occur frequently in both overweight and underweight women as well as in the competitive athletes. Even extrem ...
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
... more than most people would eat in a similar situation and in a discrete period of time (e.g., 2 hours) • Objectively large ≈ 3x the typical portion for that food • 1,900 calories on average (Bartholome, Raymond, Lee, Peterson, & Warren, 2006) ...
... more than most people would eat in a similar situation and in a discrete period of time (e.g., 2 hours) • Objectively large ≈ 3x the typical portion for that food • 1,900 calories on average (Bartholome, Raymond, Lee, Peterson, & Warren, 2006) ...