Psychological disorders
... • Dysfunction in psychological disorders are assumed to be the product of disruptions of thought, feelings, communication perception and motivation. • Not every dysfunction leads to a disorder, only those that result in significant harm. ...
... • Dysfunction in psychological disorders are assumed to be the product of disruptions of thought, feelings, communication perception and motivation. • Not every dysfunction leads to a disorder, only those that result in significant harm. ...
OL Chapter 12 overview
... Why might a person who rarely drinks alcohol get buzzed on one can of beer, while a long-term drinker shows few effects until the second six-pack? Prolonged use of a psychoactive drug produces the ability to take more and more of the substance to produce the drug’s effect (tolerance). Thus, while an ...
... Why might a person who rarely drinks alcohol get buzzed on one can of beer, while a long-term drinker shows few effects until the second six-pack? Prolonged use of a psychoactive drug produces the ability to take more and more of the substance to produce the drug’s effect (tolerance). Thus, while an ...
Anxiety Disorders - Home
... – Experience of unexpected panic attack – Develop anxiety, worry, or fear about another attack – Many develop agoraphobia • Prevalence of panic disorder – Affects about 2.7% (in a year) & 4.7% (in a lifetime) of the general population – Onset is often acute, median between 20 and 24 years of age – 7 ...
... – Experience of unexpected panic attack – Develop anxiety, worry, or fear about another attack – Many develop agoraphobia • Prevalence of panic disorder – Affects about 2.7% (in a year) & 4.7% (in a lifetime) of the general population – Onset is often acute, median between 20 and 24 years of age – 7 ...
7-Schizophrenia lecture 2
... Abnormal dexamethasone-suppression test ↓ LH/FSH A blunted release of prolactin and growth hormone on stimulation. ...
... Abnormal dexamethasone-suppression test ↓ LH/FSH A blunted release of prolactin and growth hormone on stimulation. ...
Unit 6: Psychopathology and Psychotherapy (chapters 11-12)
... does Ellis mean by “awfulizing”? 3. What are the key emphases of Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy? 4. Why are some recent therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy) called third wave therapies? 5. What is an eclectic approach? Learning Objective 18 (pp. 445-44 ...
... does Ellis mean by “awfulizing”? 3. What are the key emphases of Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy? 4. Why are some recent therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy) called third wave therapies? 5. What is an eclectic approach? Learning Objective 18 (pp. 445-44 ...
Position Statement 55 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in
... monotherapy with an approved treatment such as a psychostimulant or the noradrenergically active drug atomoxetine. The comorbid behavioural disorder will likely require parent behavioural management training, and in some circumstances the addition of another medication such as an alpha-2 agonist. AD ...
... monotherapy with an approved treatment such as a psychostimulant or the noradrenergically active drug atomoxetine. The comorbid behavioural disorder will likely require parent behavioural management training, and in some circumstances the addition of another medication such as an alpha-2 agonist. AD ...
Psych B – Module 27
... • A mnemonic device used to remember the four attributes of a psychological disorder – Maladaptive – Unjustifiable – Disturbing – Atypical ...
... • A mnemonic device used to remember the four attributes of a psychological disorder – Maladaptive – Unjustifiable – Disturbing – Atypical ...
Anxiety Disorders - U
... • Social phobia generalized type vs. performance anxiety • 13.3.% of population at some point in their lives (favors females only somewhat); onset 15 years of age • The most effective treatment is cognitive behavioral group therapy; medication in severe cases (antidepressants) ...
... • Social phobia generalized type vs. performance anxiety • 13.3.% of population at some point in their lives (favors females only somewhat); onset 15 years of age • The most effective treatment is cognitive behavioral group therapy; medication in severe cases (antidepressants) ...
CHAPTER 14 Psychological Disorders
... symptoms: loss of or absence of normal thought processes & behaviors (e.g., impaired attention, toneless speech, flattened affect, social withdrawal) ...
... symptoms: loss of or absence of normal thought processes & behaviors (e.g., impaired attention, toneless speech, flattened affect, social withdrawal) ...
Psych B
... • A mnemonic device used to remember the four attributes of a psychological disorder – Maladaptive – Unjustifiable – Disturbing – Atypical ...
... • A mnemonic device used to remember the four attributes of a psychological disorder – Maladaptive – Unjustifiable – Disturbing – Atypical ...
ADD-ADHD Documentation Guidelines
... never sufficient documentation of a disability in the postsecondary setting. Documentation for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must be from an appropriate professional with comprehensive training in differential diagnosis, as well as direct experie ...
... never sufficient documentation of a disability in the postsecondary setting. Documentation for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must be from an appropriate professional with comprehensive training in differential diagnosis, as well as direct experie ...
Psychological Disorders
... If someone talks about it, they’re really thinking about it Attempters often don’t really want to die Someone who’s been depressed & is suddenly better may have made the decision If you have any reason to wonder – GET HELP! ...
... If someone talks about it, they’re really thinking about it Attempters often don’t really want to die Someone who’s been depressed & is suddenly better may have made the decision If you have any reason to wonder – GET HELP! ...
Abnormal Psychology
... elements from other perspectives – Inherited characteristics combine to create varying degrees of predisposition for a psychological disorder – Developing a disorder depends on degree of stress/negative experiences one has ...
... elements from other perspectives – Inherited characteristics combine to create varying degrees of predisposition for a psychological disorder – Developing a disorder depends on degree of stress/negative experiences one has ...
Module 1 - Project IDEAL
... 27. Medical/neurological symptoms of traumatic brain injury include: a. social isolation. b. speech impairments. c. possible depression. d. poor attention. 28. Cognitive symptoms of traumatic brain injury include: a. both irritability and social isolation. b. difficulty maintaining relationships and ...
... 27. Medical/neurological symptoms of traumatic brain injury include: a. social isolation. b. speech impairments. c. possible depression. d. poor attention. 28. Cognitive symptoms of traumatic brain injury include: a. both irritability and social isolation. b. difficulty maintaining relationships and ...
Personality Disorders - Magnolia High School
... Excessive attention seeking behavior and emotionality tend to feel unappreciated if not the center of attention lively, dramatic, and excessively extroverted styles in seeking attention, their appearance and behavior are often quite theatrical and emotional, as well as sexually provocative and seduc ...
... Excessive attention seeking behavior and emotionality tend to feel unappreciated if not the center of attention lively, dramatic, and excessively extroverted styles in seeking attention, their appearance and behavior are often quite theatrical and emotional, as well as sexually provocative and seduc ...
Writing 101 assignment 9/19/09 Jason Grossman Anxiety disorders
... All DSM-IV anxiety disorder diagnoses include a measure of severity, as the anxiety must be severe enough to interfere significantly with a patient’s occupational or educational functioning, or social activities where close relationships and other customary activities are disturbed. Anxiety disorde ...
... All DSM-IV anxiety disorder diagnoses include a measure of severity, as the anxiety must be severe enough to interfere significantly with a patient’s occupational or educational functioning, or social activities where close relationships and other customary activities are disturbed. Anxiety disorde ...
psychotic disorders
... Psychotic disorders form a diverse group of illnesses that are serious and often treatable. Psychotic disorders affect the way a person may act, think, see, hear or feel, and makes it difficult for them to distinguish between what is real and not real. There are different types of psychotic disorder ...
... Psychotic disorders form a diverse group of illnesses that are serious and often treatable. Psychotic disorders affect the way a person may act, think, see, hear or feel, and makes it difficult for them to distinguish between what is real and not real. There are different types of psychotic disorder ...
Module 48 Introduction to Psychological Disorders Module Preview
... Mental health workers label behavior psychologically disordered when it is deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) provides an authoritative classification scheme. Although diagnostic labels may facilitate communication and resea ...
... Mental health workers label behavior psychologically disordered when it is deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) provides an authoritative classification scheme. Although diagnostic labels may facilitate communication and resea ...
Why diagnose?
... Determine the distinctive feature Arrive at a diagnosis Check diagnostic criteria Resolve diagnostic uncertainty ...
... Determine the distinctive feature Arrive at a diagnosis Check diagnostic criteria Resolve diagnostic uncertainty ...
Personality Disorder
... Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions. ...
... Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions. ...
Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
... have a rapid onset and last for less than 30 minutes and commonly occur in response to a minor provocation or psychosocial stressors. ...
... have a rapid onset and last for less than 30 minutes and commonly occur in response to a minor provocation or psychosocial stressors. ...
Performance Task: Survival Guide Pamphlet
... Directions: The following project will allow each of you to explore an area of psychology unbeknownst to most. Did you know that in your lifetime you are more likely to be stricken with a psychological disorder than any form of cancer? Psychopathology is the study of the causes, processes, and manif ...
... Directions: The following project will allow each of you to explore an area of psychology unbeknownst to most. Did you know that in your lifetime you are more likely to be stricken with a psychological disorder than any form of cancer? Psychopathology is the study of the causes, processes, and manif ...