Definition
... impairments in • motivation, arousal, ability to delay gratification, working memory, and self-regulation of affect. • Dysfunction in these areas is said to impair executive functioning, interfering with goal-directed behavior. • However, executive functioning problems occur in other psychiatric dis ...
... impairments in • motivation, arousal, ability to delay gratification, working memory, and self-regulation of affect. • Dysfunction in these areas is said to impair executive functioning, interfering with goal-directed behavior. • However, executive functioning problems occur in other psychiatric dis ...
Trichotillomania and emotion regulation: Is symptom severity related
... Previous research on trichotillomania (TTM) has demonstrated an emotion regulation function of hair pulling behavior. One condition that can impede the regulation of emotions is alexithymia. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between the degree of alexithymia and the severity of hai ...
... Previous research on trichotillomania (TTM) has demonstrated an emotion regulation function of hair pulling behavior. One condition that can impede the regulation of emotions is alexithymia. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between the degree of alexithymia and the severity of hai ...
Mental disorders as complex networks
... see a therapist. Diagnosis: major depression. Bart just went through a painful break-up. His appetite disappears, which causes him to lose a lot of weight, and his energy to do things decreases. After a while, he has lost interest in almost all activities he used to enjoy and he starts to feel worth ...
... see a therapist. Diagnosis: major depression. Bart just went through a painful break-up. His appetite disappears, which causes him to lose a lot of weight, and his energy to do things decreases. After a while, he has lost interest in almost all activities he used to enjoy and he starts to feel worth ...
Making Sense of Kleptomania: Clinical Considerations Original article
... self treatment for their depression11. Deficiency in neurotransmitter serotonin is implied and has been thought to underlie the effectiveness of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in the management of this condition alone12,13 or in combination with other psychotropic agents14,15. ...
... self treatment for their depression11. Deficiency in neurotransmitter serotonin is implied and has been thought to underlie the effectiveness of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in the management of this condition alone12,13 or in combination with other psychotropic agents14,15. ...
2006 David Winston, RH (AHG)
... (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (which often includes depression and anxiety) and situational depression (also known as adjustment disorder with depression). All of these disorders are very real, but from a more integrative perspective, it is important to understand the root causes of the diso ...
... (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (which often includes depression and anxiety) and situational depression (also known as adjustment disorder with depression). All of these disorders are very real, but from a more integrative perspective, it is important to understand the root causes of the diso ...
Cognitive Functions in Depression and Anxiety
... recovery from depression and that low cognitive performance is present already three years before depression diagnoses. The overall conclusion that can be drawn from the thesis is that depression in particular, but also anxiety, are serious conditions that affect cognitive functioning indicating tha ...
... recovery from depression and that low cognitive performance is present already three years before depression diagnoses. The overall conclusion that can be drawn from the thesis is that depression in particular, but also anxiety, are serious conditions that affect cognitive functioning indicating tha ...
Prof Ulrich Training Slides
... - Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy (BEPP) ...
... - Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy (BEPP) ...
Assessment Evaluation Sample Paper
... The EDI-3 is highly effective assessment for use in community and clinical settings. The ease of administration and the three-part nature of the test make it an ideal tool for the assessment of high-risk groups. It demonstrates good reliability and can be used to assess risk, current level of sympto ...
... The EDI-3 is highly effective assessment for use in community and clinical settings. The ease of administration and the three-part nature of the test make it an ideal tool for the assessment of high-risk groups. It demonstrates good reliability and can be used to assess risk, current level of sympto ...
Pharmacy and Eating Disorders - National Eating Disorders
... that certain antidepressants, such as paroxetine, can increase weight, which may be troubling for individuals with eating disorders. Pharmacists should be aware of the cardiac risks associated with medicines that prolong the QTc interval (e.g. antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolide ant ...
... that certain antidepressants, such as paroxetine, can increase weight, which may be troubling for individuals with eating disorders. Pharmacists should be aware of the cardiac risks associated with medicines that prolong the QTc interval (e.g. antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolide ant ...
Anger and ego-defence mechanisms in non
... anxiety have a direct effect on gut motility. We chose a self-report questionnaire, the STAXI, that assesses both the experience of anger and its ways of expression, since we were more interested in exploring the role of anger as a stable component of the personality structure (trait versus state) a ...
... anxiety have a direct effect on gut motility. We chose a self-report questionnaire, the STAXI, that assesses both the experience of anger and its ways of expression, since we were more interested in exploring the role of anger as a stable component of the personality structure (trait versus state) a ...
OSC_Psychology_TestBank_Ch15_Psychological_Disorders
... 27. Mae notices that her daughter, Natalie, is extremely preoccupied with the freckles on her nose. Mae can barely see the freckles, but Natalie spends hours in front of the mirror and recently declared that her nose is deformed and she is ugly. She spent her entire weekend applying products to elim ...
... 27. Mae notices that her daughter, Natalie, is extremely preoccupied with the freckles on her nose. Mae can barely see the freckles, but Natalie spends hours in front of the mirror and recently declared that her nose is deformed and she is ugly. She spent her entire weekend applying products to elim ...
(Disorders). - Paul Trapnell
... Disorder shows up in how a person thinks, feels, gets along with others, and the ability to control own actions ...
... Disorder shows up in how a person thinks, feels, gets along with others, and the ability to control own actions ...
Guide to Depression and Bipolar Disorder
... bipolar disorder can also adversely affect spouses, family members, friends and people in the workplace. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or as late as the 40s and 50s. An equal number of men and women de ...
... bipolar disorder can also adversely affect spouses, family members, friends and people in the workplace. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or as late as the 40s and 50s. An equal number of men and women de ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
... Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor”. Often talks excessively. Impulsivity Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished. Often has trouble waiting one’s turn. Often interrupts or intrudes others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). ...
... Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor”. Often talks excessively. Impulsivity Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished. Often has trouble waiting one’s turn. Often interrupts or intrudes others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). ...
Goals and methods in an empirical approach
... History of Classification in Psychopathology In order to understand the context in which we recommend revision of the current psychiatric nosology, it may be useful to take a step back and look at the development of previous classification systems. Before the DSMs were developed, the primary approac ...
... History of Classification in Psychopathology In order to understand the context in which we recommend revision of the current psychiatric nosology, it may be useful to take a step back and look at the development of previous classification systems. Before the DSMs were developed, the primary approac ...
Mash Chapter 8
... anger and conflict, greater use of control, poorer communication, over-involvement, less warmth and support, more disorganization, higher levels of stress, and a lack of social support Stressful life events depression is associated with severe stressful life events; triggers for depression often ...
... anger and conflict, greater use of control, poorer communication, over-involvement, less warmth and support, more disorganization, higher levels of stress, and a lack of social support Stressful life events depression is associated with severe stressful life events; triggers for depression often ...
WHAT is Selective Mutism? - Selective Mutism Anxiety Research
... Some may have subtle learning disabilities including auditory processing disorders. Some children with SM come from bilingual/multilingual families, have spent time in a foreign country, and/or have been exposed to another language during their formative language development (ages 2 –4 years old.) T ...
... Some may have subtle learning disabilities including auditory processing disorders. Some children with SM come from bilingual/multilingual families, have spent time in a foreign country, and/or have been exposed to another language during their formative language development (ages 2 –4 years old.) T ...
Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Context
... Discussing the “Hypervigilance, Escape, Struggle, TonicImmobility” sequence, Bracha et al. (2004) asked the question, “Does ‘fight or flight’ need updating?” Because the phrase “Hypervigilance, Escape, Struggle, Tonic Immobility” may be difficult to remember, the authors coined the catchphrase “Free ...
... Discussing the “Hypervigilance, Escape, Struggle, TonicImmobility” sequence, Bracha et al. (2004) asked the question, “Does ‘fight or flight’ need updating?” Because the phrase “Hypervigilance, Escape, Struggle, Tonic Immobility” may be difficult to remember, the authors coined the catchphrase “Free ...
11 symptoms
... Continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance. ...
... Continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance. ...
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... also cause unnecessary suffering in individuals with ADHD and their families if left untreated. Any disorder can coexist with ADHD, but certain disorders tend to occur more commonly with ADHD. ADHD may coexist with one or more ...
... also cause unnecessary suffering in individuals with ADHD and their families if left untreated. Any disorder can coexist with ADHD, but certain disorders tend to occur more commonly with ADHD. ADHD may coexist with one or more ...
Assessment and Treatment of Aggressive, Sexual, and Religious
... & Silva, 1995). In youth, OCD is often associated with significant impairment academically, socially, and in the home (Piacentini, Bergman, Keller, & McCracken, 2003), as well as reduced quality of life (Lack et al., 2009). Accordingly, given the potential burden that pediatric OCD may present, it i ...
... & Silva, 1995). In youth, OCD is often associated with significant impairment academically, socially, and in the home (Piacentini, Bergman, Keller, & McCracken, 2003), as well as reduced quality of life (Lack et al., 2009). Accordingly, given the potential burden that pediatric OCD may present, it i ...
What is Psychology?
... Learning, Culture, and Addiction • Addiction patterns vary according to cultural practices and the social environment. • Policies of total abstinence tend to increase addiction rates rather than reduce them. • Not all addicts have withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking a drug. • Addiction does n ...
... Learning, Culture, and Addiction • Addiction patterns vary according to cultural practices and the social environment. • Policies of total abstinence tend to increase addiction rates rather than reduce them. • Not all addicts have withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking a drug. • Addiction does n ...
ADHD: Our Advancing Knowledge and Implications for the
... school years will continue to have symptoms in adolescence Between 50% and 65% school age children diagnosed will have symptoms into adulthood and throughout their entire lives This is a wide range because different studies have defined ADHD in adults differently, highlighting the need for bette ...
... school years will continue to have symptoms in adolescence Between 50% and 65% school age children diagnosed will have symptoms into adulthood and throughout their entire lives This is a wide range because different studies have defined ADHD in adults differently, highlighting the need for bette ...
Diagnosing and Treating Depression
... According to the World Health Organization (WHO) major depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with more than 350 million people affected.1 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2009) recommends depression screening in adolescents and adults when systems are in place to ensure ac ...
... According to the World Health Organization (WHO) major depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with more than 350 million people affected.1 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2009) recommends depression screening in adolescents and adults when systems are in place to ensure ac ...