science, individualism, and attitudes toward deviance: the influence
... deviant behavior. Then, we discuss a possible genesis of these attitudes. Noting that the modernization and rationalization processes promote a secular, scientifically oriented, worldview and individualism, we argue that these ideological systems promote tolerance of deviant behavior. We conclude wi ...
... deviant behavior. Then, we discuss a possible genesis of these attitudes. Noting that the modernization and rationalization processes promote a secular, scientifically oriented, worldview and individualism, we argue that these ideological systems promote tolerance of deviant behavior. We conclude wi ...
UNDERSTANDING ABNORMALITY: DEFINITION
... trigger. This stress could be biological - an accident or illness that changes the neurotransmitter balance, psychological - perceived loss of control, or social - a traumatic event. The full-blown disorder can develop only when the vulnerability combines with the stress. Also, a feedback loop tends ...
... trigger. This stress could be biological - an accident or illness that changes the neurotransmitter balance, psychological - perceived loss of control, or social - a traumatic event. The full-blown disorder can develop only when the vulnerability combines with the stress. Also, a feedback loop tends ...
Ch 3 Conditioning and Extinction
... physiologist Ivan P. Pavlov was the first to demonstrate this phenomenon experimentally. By pairing a neutral stimulus with one that naturally caused the response, an unconditioned reflex (UR) became a conditioned reflex (CR). This change occurred when the conditional stimulus (CS) was followed by t ...
... physiologist Ivan P. Pavlov was the first to demonstrate this phenomenon experimentally. By pairing a neutral stimulus with one that naturally caused the response, an unconditioned reflex (UR) became a conditioned reflex (CR). This change occurred when the conditional stimulus (CS) was followed by t ...
Consequences of Behavior
... Social Learning Theory Individuals learn by observing what happens to other people, being told about something, as well as by direct experiences. People use these observations to create a “model” in their own mind of what is occuring. OB_UG_2002 GSM ...
... Social Learning Theory Individuals learn by observing what happens to other people, being told about something, as well as by direct experiences. People use these observations to create a “model” in their own mind of what is occuring. OB_UG_2002 GSM ...
What School Psychologists Need to Know about DSM‐5 Workshop
... illness will oNen be diagnosed with soma?c symptom disorder, normal grief will be misiden?fied as major depressive disorder, the forgeQulness of old age will be confused with mild neurocogni?ve disorder, temper tantrums will be labeled disrup?ve mood dysregula?on disorder, overea?ng will become ...
... illness will oNen be diagnosed with soma?c symptom disorder, normal grief will be misiden?fied as major depressive disorder, the forgeQulness of old age will be confused with mild neurocogni?ve disorder, temper tantrums will be labeled disrup?ve mood dysregula?on disorder, overea?ng will become ...
targeting neurotransmitters: modulating pain response
... well, with pain augmentation occurring via spinal and brain mechanisms, as it does in many other chronic pain states. The paradigm shift has changed the way researchers and clinicians think of pain. Unlike the historical view that chronic pain was simply acute pain that lasted too long, the contempo ...
... well, with pain augmentation occurring via spinal and brain mechanisms, as it does in many other chronic pain states. The paradigm shift has changed the way researchers and clinicians think of pain. Unlike the historical view that chronic pain was simply acute pain that lasted too long, the contempo ...
Decreased plasma neuroactive amino acids and depressive disorder
... together with their blood samples being taken. Seven (6 males and 1 female) out of the 27 melancholic MDD patients whose clinical symptoms had improved and whose HAMD scores were at that moment lower than 14 (data not shown) voluntarily joined the follow-up study. The 30 healthy control subjects (15 ...
... together with their blood samples being taken. Seven (6 males and 1 female) out of the 27 melancholic MDD patients whose clinical symptoms had improved and whose HAMD scores were at that moment lower than 14 (data not shown) voluntarily joined the follow-up study. The 30 healthy control subjects (15 ...
Music Therapy Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents
... In 2006, 67,404 adolescent inpatient hospital stays were due to affective disorders (NIHCM, 2010). Though it is difficult to find up-to-date statistics on lengths of stay in psychiatric facilities for adolescents, in 1997 the average length for any adolescent receiving inpatient psychiatric care was ...
... In 2006, 67,404 adolescent inpatient hospital stays were due to affective disorders (NIHCM, 2010). Though it is difficult to find up-to-date statistics on lengths of stay in psychiatric facilities for adolescents, in 1997 the average length for any adolescent receiving inpatient psychiatric care was ...
Depression Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline
... the contribution of commonly prescribed medications to the problem of depression. The implications of substance abuse and withdrawal phenomena are also explored. Suicide risk assessment is simplified and recommendations are made about when referral to mental health care services is appropriate. Also ...
... the contribution of commonly prescribed medications to the problem of depression. The implications of substance abuse and withdrawal phenomena are also explored. Suicide risk assessment is simplified and recommendations are made about when referral to mental health care services is appropriate. Also ...
Broadening the definition of generalized anxiety disorder
... Although modifications may have the effect of either broadening or restricting a diagnostic definition, we consider only broadened GAD definitions here. A focus on broadened definitions is justified by observed similarities between DSM-IV and subthreshold GAD on such clinically important measures as ...
... Although modifications may have the effect of either broadening or restricting a diagnostic definition, we consider only broadened GAD definitions here. A focus on broadened definitions is justified by observed similarities between DSM-IV and subthreshold GAD on such clinically important measures as ...
Psychiatric co-morbidities in autistic spectrum disorders.
... form of autism6. With this in mind research into this area has never been timelier. The numerous and frequent physical co-morbidities associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are well documented in the literature. However it is only within the last decade that psychiatric co-morbidities hav ...
... form of autism6. With this in mind research into this area has never been timelier. The numerous and frequent physical co-morbidities associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are well documented in the literature. However it is only within the last decade that psychiatric co-morbidities hav ...
Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Attacks: Recognizing the Signs and
... Anxiety disorders respond very well to therapy (/articles/anxiety/therapy-for-anxietydisorders.htm)—and often in a relatively short amount of time. The specific treatment approach depends on the type of anxiety disorder and its severity. But in general, most anxiety disorders are treated with behavi ...
... Anxiety disorders respond very well to therapy (/articles/anxiety/therapy-for-anxietydisorders.htm)—and often in a relatively short amount of time. The specific treatment approach depends on the type of anxiety disorder and its severity. But in general, most anxiety disorders are treated with behavi ...
Predicting the Immediate and Long
... cognitive injuries sustained by troops during OEF and OIF? To address this question, this review draws upon the existing literature, extrapolates where necessary to the current conflicts, and makes policy recommendations. ...
... cognitive injuries sustained by troops during OEF and OIF? To address this question, this review draws upon the existing literature, extrapolates where necessary to the current conflicts, and makes policy recommendations. ...
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
... concept of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) to conceptualize, assess, and treat veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) who have been exposed to traumatic event(s). Many have been exposed to unique traumatic factors, such as frequent de ...
... concept of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) to conceptualize, assess, and treat veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) who have been exposed to traumatic event(s). Many have been exposed to unique traumatic factors, such as frequent de ...
Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
... PMDD. Biochemical factors, however, cannot fully account for the appearance of symptoms.1,4,6,7 PMS/PMDD also have a genetic component and are more likely in women whose mother’s have a history of PMS or PMDD.3,5,7 There is still much to learn about the etiology of PMS and PMDD. PMS and PMDD are st ...
... PMDD. Biochemical factors, however, cannot fully account for the appearance of symptoms.1,4,6,7 PMS/PMDD also have a genetic component and are more likely in women whose mother’s have a history of PMS or PMDD.3,5,7 There is still much to learn about the etiology of PMS and PMDD. PMS and PMDD are st ...
Name Removed ENGL 101, Sect. 0202 Prof. Thomas Geary August
... poison are the same people who are supposed to be giving them support and care. By prescribing antipsychotic medication to children, doctors are unnecessarily putting our children at risk for serious harm and even death. The use of antipsychotic medication in children is unethical due to their harmf ...
... poison are the same people who are supposed to be giving them support and care. By prescribing antipsychotic medication to children, doctors are unnecessarily putting our children at risk for serious harm and even death. The use of antipsychotic medication in children is unethical due to their harmf ...
A Family Guide to Dual Diagnosis
... 2007; Turner, 1989). However, sometimes when people with developmental disabilities are very distressed, their behaviour can appear psychotic and they may be misdiagnosed as having a psychotic disorder. • Mood disorders (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia) are also common. One large ...
... 2007; Turner, 1989). However, sometimes when people with developmental disabilities are very distressed, their behaviour can appear psychotic and they may be misdiagnosed as having a psychotic disorder. • Mood disorders (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia) are also common. One large ...
Classical Conditioning - Soundview Preparatory School
... Higher-Order Conditioning = a procedure in which the conditioned stimulus in one conditioning experience is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second (often weaker) conditioned stimulus. For example, an animal that has learned that a tone predicts food might then learn that a light pred ...
... Higher-Order Conditioning = a procedure in which the conditioned stimulus in one conditioning experience is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second (often weaker) conditioned stimulus. For example, an animal that has learned that a tone predicts food might then learn that a light pred ...
Borderline personality disorder
... related community-based services, and tier 2/3 services in child and adolescent mental health services – CAMHS) should be responsible for the routine assessment, treatment and management of people with borderline personality disorder. ...
... related community-based services, and tier 2/3 services in child and adolescent mental health services – CAMHS) should be responsible for the routine assessment, treatment and management of people with borderline personality disorder. ...
Lower limb flexor reflex: Comparisons between - e
... Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by urge, inner restlessness and constant requirement to move the limbs. Akathisia symptoms may fluctuate throughout the day. The restlessness decreases by passive or active movements [1]. This neural disorder may be idiopathic or primary, as well as sec ...
... Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by urge, inner restlessness and constant requirement to move the limbs. Akathisia symptoms may fluctuate throughout the day. The restlessness decreases by passive or active movements [1]. This neural disorder may be idiopathic or primary, as well as sec ...
Connecting Inflammation with Glutamate Agonism in Suicidality
... patients according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IIIR Axis I and II Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). The diagnoses were set after a B2-hour long structured interview using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Rating Scale and the Structured Clinical I ...
... patients according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IIIR Axis I and II Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). The diagnoses were set after a B2-hour long structured interview using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Rating Scale and the Structured Clinical I ...
Spindletop MHMR Services
... Services in this package are generally intended for individuals with major depressive disorder (GAF ≤ 50), bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia and related disorders who present with very little risk of harm and who have supports and a level of functioning that does not require higher levels of care. ...
... Services in this package are generally intended for individuals with major depressive disorder (GAF ≤ 50), bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia and related disorders who present with very little risk of harm and who have supports and a level of functioning that does not require higher levels of care. ...
Journal of Organizational Behavior J. Organiz. Behav. 32, 499–519 (2011)
... 1999). While each of these constructs has key distinguishing features, there is also considerable definitional, conceptual, and measurement overlap (Aquino & Thau, 2009; Fox & Spector, 2005). The broad objective of this paper is to consider this overlap and to generate some discussion and a proposal ...
... 1999). While each of these constructs has key distinguishing features, there is also considerable definitional, conceptual, and measurement overlap (Aquino & Thau, 2009; Fox & Spector, 2005). The broad objective of this paper is to consider this overlap and to generate some discussion and a proposal ...
Reactive Attachment Disorder A Guide to the Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
... • For example, when a child seeks out assistance from a parent, it should be met promptly with a shared emotional exchange that includes eye contact, smiling and comfort. • In contrast, a child who is left to self-care or handled roughly without kind words and warm facial expressions may feel reject ...
... • For example, when a child seeks out assistance from a parent, it should be met promptly with a shared emotional exchange that includes eye contact, smiling and comfort. • In contrast, a child who is left to self-care or handled roughly without kind words and warm facial expressions may feel reject ...
Literature Review - UCMCROPS
... What symptoms of PTSD are most common in people who experience traumatic events? Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common anxiety disorder that people develop from extreme fear, helpless, intense horror, or a traumatic event. PTSD is classified into three main types of syndromes: intrusive ...
... What symptoms of PTSD are most common in people who experience traumatic events? Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common anxiety disorder that people develop from extreme fear, helpless, intense horror, or a traumatic event. PTSD is classified into three main types of syndromes: intrusive ...