Schizotypy, Creativity, and Mating Success in Humans
... and participants indicated their degree of creative activity in poetry or visual art Participants rated selves as not producing poetry or art (241), hobby producer (57), serious producer (60), professional producer (67) in either domain A final section of the questionnaire contained wideranging ...
... and participants indicated their degree of creative activity in poetry or visual art Participants rated selves as not producing poetry or art (241), hobby producer (57), serious producer (60), professional producer (67) in either domain A final section of the questionnaire contained wideranging ...
Module 50 & 51
... Causes of Schizophrenia - genetics - triggered by environmental factors (illness, stress) -Dopamine Over activity - Maternal Virus During Midpregnancy Amphetamine Psychosis - drugs that increase dopamine (amphetamines, cocaine, angel dust) increase symptoms in schizophrenics and produce symptoms in ...
... Causes of Schizophrenia - genetics - triggered by environmental factors (illness, stress) -Dopamine Over activity - Maternal Virus During Midpregnancy Amphetamine Psychosis - drugs that increase dopamine (amphetamines, cocaine, angel dust) increase symptoms in schizophrenics and produce symptoms in ...
PSYCHOSIS IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
... Acknowledge and respect patient’s point of view Appropriate body language if paranoid Gather information slowly initially Confidentiality (and its limitations) Family involvement ...
... Acknowledge and respect patient’s point of view Appropriate body language if paranoid Gather information slowly initially Confidentiality (and its limitations) Family involvement ...
Session 2 Psychotic disorders
... Alcoholic hallucinosis / Alcohol induced psychosis Psychosis induced by amphetamines or other substances Acute psychotic disorder Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder, mania Delusional disorder Depression with psychotic features ...
... Alcoholic hallucinosis / Alcohol induced psychosis Psychosis induced by amphetamines or other substances Acute psychotic disorder Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder, mania Delusional disorder Depression with psychotic features ...
Schizophrenia—literally means “split mind,” but it`s not the same
... they often have a history of truancy from school and of being expelled for destructive behavior. They can be charming and persuasive and have a very good insight into the needs and weaknesses of other people. Twin studies show a genetic predisposition. Also, studies suggest that people with antisoci ...
... they often have a history of truancy from school and of being expelled for destructive behavior. They can be charming and persuasive and have a very good insight into the needs and weaknesses of other people. Twin studies show a genetic predisposition. Also, studies suggest that people with antisoci ...
Introducing Schizophrenia - Intranet for MMHSCT SHOs
... form the mainsprings of volition. In connection with this , mental activity and instinct for occupation become mute. The result of this part of the process is emotional dullness, failure of mental activities, loss of mastery of volition, of endeavour and of ability for independent action. The essenc ...
... form the mainsprings of volition. In connection with this , mental activity and instinct for occupation become mute. The result of this part of the process is emotional dullness, failure of mental activities, loss of mastery of volition, of endeavour and of ability for independent action. The essenc ...
Schizotypy and mental health amongst poets
... bipolar patients, their non-ill relatives are even more creative (Richards et al., 1988), and creativity is often found in relatives of psychiatric patients, relatives who may have a lower load of the shared trait (Heston, 1966; Karlson, 1970). Many cases of illness can be found amongst artistic cre ...
... bipolar patients, their non-ill relatives are even more creative (Richards et al., 1988), and creativity is often found in relatives of psychiatric patients, relatives who may have a lower load of the shared trait (Heston, 1966; Karlson, 1970). Many cases of illness can be found amongst artistic cre ...
Schizophrenia - DSM-5
... other symptoms that cause social or occupational dysfunction. For a diagnosis, symptoms must have been present for six months and include at least one month of active symptoms. DSM-5 raises the symptom threshold, requiring that an individual exhibit at least two of the specified symptoms. (In the ma ...
... other symptoms that cause social or occupational dysfunction. For a diagnosis, symptoms must have been present for six months and include at least one month of active symptoms. DSM-5 raises the symptom threshold, requiring that an individual exhibit at least two of the specified symptoms. (In the ma ...
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... also resemble primary/‘‘core” negative symptoms in that they reflect apathy, particularly in social situations. Social anhedonia – defined as a diminished capacity to experience pleasant emotions in social interactions, has long been thought central to negative schizotypy (Meehl, 1962 but see Meehl, 1 ...
... also resemble primary/‘‘core” negative symptoms in that they reflect apathy, particularly in social situations. Social anhedonia – defined as a diminished capacity to experience pleasant emotions in social interactions, has long been thought central to negative schizotypy (Meehl, 1962 but see Meehl, 1 ...
Mental Illness Quiz
... C fluctuating levels of consciousness D does not improve with treatment ...
... C fluctuating levels of consciousness D does not improve with treatment ...
Schizophrenia
... – Schizophrenia. “split mind” – “Breaking of associative threads” – Recognized inability to keep constant stream of thought ...
... – Schizophrenia. “split mind” – “Breaking of associative threads” – Recognized inability to keep constant stream of thought ...
Abnormal Psychology
... depression. • Involves periods of depression and manic episodes. • Manic episodes involve feelings of high energy (but they tend to differ a lot…some get confident and some get irritable). • Engage in risky behavior during the manic episode. ...
... depression. • Involves periods of depression and manic episodes. • Manic episodes involve feelings of high energy (but they tend to differ a lot…some get confident and some get irritable). • Engage in risky behavior during the manic episode. ...
Psyche means mind/soul, "osis“ means abnormal condition or
... It is a mental condition where a person’s contact with reality is distorted or lost So a person with psychosis will have 1. Altered thinking and 2.Altered emotions This can lead to Impaired functioning. Psychosis affects both men and women of all age groups. Symptoms of psychosis: The symptoms of ps ...
... It is a mental condition where a person’s contact with reality is distorted or lost So a person with psychosis will have 1. Altered thinking and 2.Altered emotions This can lead to Impaired functioning. Psychosis affects both men and women of all age groups. Symptoms of psychosis: The symptoms of ps ...
Diapositiva 1 - Intranet for MMHSCT SHOs
... mother went into his bedroom to tidy up one day, she found that he had draped a cloth over the mirror. He explained this by saying that he avoided looking at his face because he had a strange look in his eyes, as though he had become hypnotised. His parents tried to persuade him to visit their GP, b ...
... mother went into his bedroom to tidy up one day, she found that he had draped a cloth over the mirror. He explained this by saying that he avoided looking at his face because he had a strange look in his eyes, as though he had become hypnotised. His parents tried to persuade him to visit their GP, b ...
psychology - TeacherWeb
... • Confused and extreme emotional responses • Distorted perceptions of reality • Periods of psychotic behavior can alternate with periods of calm and coherence (comes in cycles) • Dopamine – brain chemical that causes speech and thoughts; if too much it can lead to schizophrenia ...
... • Confused and extreme emotional responses • Distorted perceptions of reality • Periods of psychotic behavior can alternate with periods of calm and coherence (comes in cycles) • Dopamine – brain chemical that causes speech and thoughts; if too much it can lead to schizophrenia ...
Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
... • Periods when only the schizophrenic symptoms are evident. • Usually diagnosed after examination of the severe symptoms. ...
... • Periods when only the schizophrenic symptoms are evident. • Usually diagnosed after examination of the severe symptoms. ...
2. Personality Disorders
... thoughts is to say Mother Goose nursery rhymes over and over to herself. Laura takes over 40 different vitamins and herbal remedies each day to keep herself in top physical health. Recently she had some severe dizziness, but her family doctor assured her that is was just a minor ear infection that w ...
... thoughts is to say Mother Goose nursery rhymes over and over to herself. Laura takes over 40 different vitamins and herbal remedies each day to keep herself in top physical health. Recently she had some severe dizziness, but her family doctor assured her that is was just a minor ear infection that w ...
Epidemiology of Psychoses
... Some of this may be due to later onset or milder forms of the illness in women compared to men ...
... Some of this may be due to later onset or milder forms of the illness in women compared to men ...
023_2004_Disorders_MPD_Schizo_web
... • A young boy worries incessantly that something terrible might happen to his mother. On his way up to bed each night, he climbs the stairs according to a fixed sequence of three steps up, followed by two steps down in order to ward off danger. • A 40 year old woman frequently has felt “down in the ...
... • A young boy worries incessantly that something terrible might happen to his mother. On his way up to bed each night, he climbs the stairs according to a fixed sequence of three steps up, followed by two steps down in order to ward off danger. • A 40 year old woman frequently has felt “down in the ...
2. Personality Disorders
... Ellen is has been feeling both depressed and anxious. She would like to be in a relationship but feels that it is out of her reach. She becomes unbearably anxious in new social situations and does not see how she will ever be able to approach or speak coherently to someone of the opposite sex. Roy a ...
... Ellen is has been feeling both depressed and anxious. She would like to be in a relationship but feels that it is out of her reach. She becomes unbearably anxious in new social situations and does not see how she will ever be able to approach or speak coherently to someone of the opposite sex. Roy a ...
Name__________________________Date_______________Period
... 10. Which axis in the DSM-IV is used to classify developmental disorders, such as autism and speech problems? 11. What does Axis IV measure? 12. What major areas are included in a description of adaptive functioning? 13. How would you describe someone who is “highly functioning” in terms of use of l ...
... 10. Which axis in the DSM-IV is used to classify developmental disorders, such as autism and speech problems? 11. What does Axis IV measure? 12. What major areas are included in a description of adaptive functioning? 13. How would you describe someone who is “highly functioning” in terms of use of l ...
Early Onset Psychosis
... 40% of Individuals reported initial insight came from themselves, and 18% reported family and friends identified symptoms first. 50% Family/friends reported initial insight came from family and only 13% said the individual recognized their symptoms first. NAMI suggests, this disparity may illust ...
... 40% of Individuals reported initial insight came from themselves, and 18% reported family and friends identified symptoms first. 50% Family/friends reported initial insight came from family and only 13% said the individual recognized their symptoms first. NAMI suggests, this disparity may illust ...
