Syllabus
... COURSE DESCRIPTION: Psychology is a regular level class for students who are interested in an introduction to the science of Psychology. This course will study major topics in Psychology through lectures, group projects, discussions, and independent research. Students will be expected to demonstrate ...
... COURSE DESCRIPTION: Psychology is a regular level class for students who are interested in an introduction to the science of Psychology. This course will study major topics in Psychology through lectures, group projects, discussions, and independent research. Students will be expected to demonstrate ...
A mental or emotional condition that makes it difficult for
... -Post Traumatic Stress syndrome – Severe fear and feelings relating to a past negative experience...a condition in which the after-effects of a past event keep a person from living in a normal way _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____ ...
... -Post Traumatic Stress syndrome – Severe fear and feelings relating to a past negative experience...a condition in which the after-effects of a past event keep a person from living in a normal way _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____ ...
Multiple Personality Disorder
... People seem to most often confuse someone who is suffering from schizophrenia with someone who has dissociative identity disorder. While both are chronic, serious mental health concerns, the differences between these two disorders are stark. People with schizophrenia hear or see things that aren’t t ...
... People seem to most often confuse someone who is suffering from schizophrenia with someone who has dissociative identity disorder. While both are chronic, serious mental health concerns, the differences between these two disorders are stark. People with schizophrenia hear or see things that aren’t t ...
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
... Asperger’s Disorder • Similar social deficits, impairments in expressiveness, idiosyncratic interests, and restricted and repetitive behaviors as Autism • Relatively well-developed language and other cognitive abilities • Not usually associated with Mental Retardation • More prevalent than autism ...
... Asperger’s Disorder • Similar social deficits, impairments in expressiveness, idiosyncratic interests, and restricted and repetitive behaviors as Autism • Relatively well-developed language and other cognitive abilities • Not usually associated with Mental Retardation • More prevalent than autism ...
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
... everyone experiences it becomes a problem when it is irrational, uncontrollable, and disruptive ...
... everyone experiences it becomes a problem when it is irrational, uncontrollable, and disruptive ...
Medical Model - Biloxi Public Schools
... -focus on brain chemistry, esp. in regard to serotonin and norepinephine -correlation b/t lower than normal activity levels of those neurotransmitters and presence of depression -1970s visited diff mental institutions and reported they were hearing voices -all admitted with a preliminary diagnosis o ...
... -focus on brain chemistry, esp. in regard to serotonin and norepinephine -correlation b/t lower than normal activity levels of those neurotransmitters and presence of depression -1970s visited diff mental institutions and reported they were hearing voices -all admitted with a preliminary diagnosis o ...
Taking a look at the DSM V
... –Concerns: Codes will need to be listed with diagnosis written as some disorders have the same numerical code. ...
... –Concerns: Codes will need to be listed with diagnosis written as some disorders have the same numerical code. ...
chapter 13
... To demonstrate mastery of this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Present information to indicate the magnitude of mental health problems in this country and define “psychopathology.” 2. Describe the following ways of viewing normality including the shortcoming(s) of each: a. subjective disc ...
... To demonstrate mastery of this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Present information to indicate the magnitude of mental health problems in this country and define “psychopathology.” 2. Describe the following ways of viewing normality including the shortcoming(s) of each: a. subjective disc ...
Mental Health 101
... What are signs to look for *NOTE: This presentation is to provide information and bring awareness about Mental Health ONLY a qualified professional can make a mental health assessment ...
... What are signs to look for *NOTE: This presentation is to provide information and bring awareness about Mental Health ONLY a qualified professional can make a mental health assessment ...
The Mind Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
... • The ADHD symptoms appeared later in life (e.g., at age 10 years old or older) • The symptoms of ADHD appeared abruptly in an otherwise healthy child • The ADHD symptoms were responding to stimulants and now are not • The ADHD symptoms come and go and tend to occur with mood changes ...
... • The ADHD symptoms appeared later in life (e.g., at age 10 years old or older) • The symptoms of ADHD appeared abruptly in an otherwise healthy child • The ADHD symptoms were responding to stimulants and now are not • The ADHD symptoms come and go and tend to occur with mood changes ...
Module 13.5 Schizophrenia Lecture Outline
... B. Biochemical factors—imbalance in nerve pathways using dopamine; may be overly sensitive to dopamine or have high number of dopamine receptors C. Brain abnormalities—prefrontal cortex and limbic system (Figure 13.6) D. Psychosocial influences 1. Diathesis-stress model—stress component may come fro ...
... B. Biochemical factors—imbalance in nerve pathways using dopamine; may be overly sensitive to dopamine or have high number of dopamine receptors C. Brain abnormalities—prefrontal cortex and limbic system (Figure 13.6) D. Psychosocial influences 1. Diathesis-stress model—stress component may come fro ...
Uppers, Downers and All Arounders
... Mental Health and Drugs: An Overview • 40 million Americans suffer from mental health issues • 7-10 million have mental health and substance abuse issues • Studies show that neurotransmitters affected by drugs and alcohol are the same ones affected by mental illness • Many people with mental health ...
... Mental Health and Drugs: An Overview • 40 million Americans suffer from mental health issues • 7-10 million have mental health and substance abuse issues • Studies show that neurotransmitters affected by drugs and alcohol are the same ones affected by mental illness • Many people with mental health ...
Kleptomania
... duration of illness is roughly 16 years. Some individuals report the onset of kleptomania as early as age five. While we do not know the causes of kleptomania, there is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin. Stressors such as major losses may also precipitat ...
... duration of illness is roughly 16 years. Some individuals report the onset of kleptomania as early as age five. While we do not know the causes of kleptomania, there is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin. Stressors such as major losses may also precipitat ...
Psychological disorders
... events just prior to onset of depression. • However, people with biological predisposition is different (recurrences without major negative live events/stressors) • Mood disorders is major risk for suicidal in all age groups, ...
... events just prior to onset of depression. • However, people with biological predisposition is different (recurrences without major negative live events/stressors) • Mood disorders is major risk for suicidal in all age groups, ...
Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
... No Well Established Treatments Address the Trauma Remove Sources of Secondary Gain Reduce supportive consequences of talk about physical symptoms ...
... No Well Established Treatments Address the Trauma Remove Sources of Secondary Gain Reduce supportive consequences of talk about physical symptoms ...
Module 48 Introduction to Psychological Disorders Module Preview
... classifying psychological disorders. This volume is the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, updated in 2000 as “text revision.” This classification scheme assumes the medical model and will be more substantially revised as DSM-V, ...
... classifying psychological disorders. This volume is the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, updated in 2000 as “text revision.” This classification scheme assumes the medical model and will be more substantially revised as DSM-V, ...
Psychological Disorders
... processes that cause serious personal suffering or interfere with a person’s ability to cope with everyday life B. More common than you think: estimates suggest that almost one third (33%) of US adults have experienced some form of psychological disorder ...
... processes that cause serious personal suffering or interfere with a person’s ability to cope with everyday life B. More common than you think: estimates suggest that almost one third (33%) of US adults have experienced some form of psychological disorder ...
What is Mental Health?
... A developing moral sense of right and wrong A degree of psychological distress and maladaptive behaviour within normal limits for the child’s age and context ...
... A developing moral sense of right and wrong A degree of psychological distress and maladaptive behaviour within normal limits for the child’s age and context ...
File
... A person has several personalities rather than one integrated personality Personalities may have different ages, sexes Commonly have a history of sexual abuse or childhood trauma ...
... A person has several personalities rather than one integrated personality Personalities may have different ages, sexes Commonly have a history of sexual abuse or childhood trauma ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder
... A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states. B. At least two of this identites or personalities states recurrently take control of person’s C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness ...
... A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states. B. At least two of this identites or personalities states recurrently take control of person’s C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness ...
Psikologi Anak Pertemuan 10 Emotional Disorders
... • Major depressive episode – Meets DSM criteria • Major depressive disorder – Two or more episodes • Bipolar disorder – Switches between normal mood, depressed mood and manic states • Dysthymic disorder – Persistent mild depression ...
... • Major depressive episode – Meets DSM criteria • Major depressive disorder – Two or more episodes • Bipolar disorder – Switches between normal mood, depressed mood and manic states • Dysthymic disorder – Persistent mild depression ...