Fear Conditioning and Reconsolidation
... et al., 2009; Alberini, 2005), the reconsolidation hypothesis, which will be explained shortly, disproves this notion (Nader et al., 2009; Alberini, 2005). LTP strengthens the connection between neurons in a group by facilitating synchronous firing. This sustained activity in turn strengthens the me ...
... et al., 2009; Alberini, 2005), the reconsolidation hypothesis, which will be explained shortly, disproves this notion (Nader et al., 2009; Alberini, 2005). LTP strengthens the connection between neurons in a group by facilitating synchronous firing. This sustained activity in turn strengthens the me ...
EMDR – more than just a therapy for PTSD?
... and I hope this article will do the same. However, the arguments will probably be different ones because EMDR has now firmly taken its place as an established treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly since 2005 when it was recognised by the National Institute for Health and ...
... and I hope this article will do the same. However, the arguments will probably be different ones because EMDR has now firmly taken its place as an established treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly since 2005 when it was recognised by the National Institute for Health and ...
Dissociative Experience and Cultural Neuroscience
... acute stress are viewed as both proximate triggers and distant causes for the evolution of dissociation as an adaptive mechanism. Many researchers and clinicians believe that dissociation acts as a sort of built-in defense mechanism (probably evolved, though this is often left implicit), employed by ...
... acute stress are viewed as both proximate triggers and distant causes for the evolution of dissociation as an adaptive mechanism. Many researchers and clinicians believe that dissociation acts as a sort of built-in defense mechanism (probably evolved, though this is often left implicit), employed by ...
Psychiatric illness following traumatic brain injury in
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... ©2004 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. ...
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
... status as well as financial and social illness gain commonly perpetuate psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. In view of the diversity of possible aetiological factors, treatment has to be tailored to individual patients. It should, however, share some common elements: the non-confrontational, sympathe ...
... status as well as financial and social illness gain commonly perpetuate psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. In view of the diversity of possible aetiological factors, treatment has to be tailored to individual patients. It should, however, share some common elements: the non-confrontational, sympathe ...
Somatoform Dissociation in Traumatized World War I Combat Soldiers
... Gilbert also reported that, on average, this was more than 5,600 soldiers killed each day of the war. The fact that 20,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme is often recalled with horror. On average, a similar number of soldiers were killed in every four-day pe ...
... Gilbert also reported that, on average, this was more than 5,600 soldiers killed each day of the war. The fact that 20,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme is often recalled with horror. On average, a similar number of soldiers were killed in every four-day pe ...
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
... literature reports. Having interictal spikes, as most studies defined their epilepsy cases, does not necessarily mean that epilepsy is also present. Interictal epileptiform abnormalities have been reported in nonepileptic conditions42 and even in normal people.43 The key step in making a correct dia ...
... literature reports. Having interictal spikes, as most studies defined their epilepsy cases, does not necessarily mean that epilepsy is also present. Interictal epileptiform abnormalities have been reported in nonepileptic conditions42 and even in normal people.43 The key step in making a correct dia ...
JAMES NEUBRANDER, MD, is board certified in environmental
... communication. Brain areas associated with specific tasks communicate best when their electrical profiles are coherent or similar. Many current studies support the use of QEEG in a variety of domains. For example, QEEG was found to be highly sensitive (96%) in identifying post-concussive syndrome (D ...
... communication. Brain areas associated with specific tasks communicate best when their electrical profiles are coherent or similar. Many current studies support the use of QEEG in a variety of domains. For example, QEEG was found to be highly sensitive (96%) in identifying post-concussive syndrome (D ...
Types of phobias
... The treatment for phobias is agreed on by most of the psychological community. ____________________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ exercises. This should be done under professional supervision, so the patients are not ...
... The treatment for phobias is agreed on by most of the psychological community. ____________________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ exercises. This should be done under professional supervision, so the patients are not ...
Psychogenic, somatoform and functional itch: heterogeneity or
... Itch or pruritus is one of the most common symptoms in dermatology. About 35% outpatients of the dermatological clinic suffer from itch (Alexander H., 2005). In general population it occurs within prevalence from 8.8% to 13.9% (Wolkenstein P., 2003, Dalgard F., 2005, Halvorsen J.A., 2009). Itch accom ...
... Itch or pruritus is one of the most common symptoms in dermatology. About 35% outpatients of the dermatological clinic suffer from itch (Alexander H., 2005). In general population it occurs within prevalence from 8.8% to 13.9% (Wolkenstein P., 2003, Dalgard F., 2005, Halvorsen J.A., 2009). Itch accom ...
Counter Threat Therapy (CTT) Threat Substitution Therapy (TST)
... • She presented again on 8/3/2011, this time without a headache but still dysphonic. • The author pointed to her that since divine intervention had failed, there was only one option left: Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). The author informed her that ECT would entail admission for about two weeks in ...
... • She presented again on 8/3/2011, this time without a headache but still dysphonic. • The author pointed to her that since divine intervention had failed, there was only one option left: Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). The author informed her that ECT would entail admission for about two weeks in ...
psychological disorders
... caused PTSD in some people who were involved, in people who saw the disaster, and in people who lost relatives and friends. These kinds of events can produce stress in anyone, but not everyone develops PTSD. ...
... caused PTSD in some people who were involved, in people who saw the disaster, and in people who lost relatives and friends. These kinds of events can produce stress in anyone, but not everyone develops PTSD. ...
Biological Factors in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
... 1977) or norepinephrine mechanisms (Shekim, Dekirmenjian, Chapel, Javaid, & Davis, 1979), while others have not (Rapoport, Quinn, & Lamprecht, 1974; Wender, Epstein, Kopin, & Gordon, 1971). Along with identifying a number of methodological limitations in such studies, recent reviews of this literatu ...
... 1977) or norepinephrine mechanisms (Shekim, Dekirmenjian, Chapel, Javaid, & Davis, 1979), while others have not (Rapoport, Quinn, & Lamprecht, 1974; Wender, Epstein, Kopin, & Gordon, 1971). Along with identifying a number of methodological limitations in such studies, recent reviews of this literatu ...
1 Towards a cognitive-behavioral model of PTSD in children and
... Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents has been studied only for the past 15 to 20 years and is the subject of a burgeoning corpus of research. Much research has focused on examining whether children and adolescents have the same responses to trauma as those experienced by adults ...
... Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents has been studied only for the past 15 to 20 years and is the subject of a burgeoning corpus of research. Much research has focused on examining whether children and adolescents have the same responses to trauma as those experienced by adults ...
Science Current Directions in Psychological
... Lilienfeld et al., 1999; Piper, 1997; Spanos, 1994) are consistent with the sociocognitive model and present serious challenges to the posttraumatic model. For example, the number of patients with DID, along with the number of alters per DID patient, increased dramatically from the 1970s to the 1990 ...
... Lilienfeld et al., 1999; Piper, 1997; Spanos, 1994) are consistent with the sociocognitive model and present serious challenges to the posttraumatic model. For example, the number of patients with DID, along with the number of alters per DID patient, increased dramatically from the 1970s to the 1990 ...
Malingering - Rage University
... indicator of malingering, particularly when the score approaches a t-score of 100 or above. • The F scale is composed of items endorsed by less than 10 percent of the population. Thus, scores on this scale can inform a clinician about the frequency to which odd, atypical items or symptoms are endors ...
... indicator of malingering, particularly when the score approaches a t-score of 100 or above. • The F scale is composed of items endorsed by less than 10 percent of the population. Thus, scores on this scale can inform a clinician about the frequency to which odd, atypical items or symptoms are endors ...
post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
... events and stressors may move the survivor from one state to another. It is a constant process for the trauma survivor. Healing involves some steps toward healing, other steps back within the trauma. Most trauma survivors experience variations of the following stages: Shock – “I’m numb.”’ Informatio ...
... events and stressors may move the survivor from one state to another. It is a constant process for the trauma survivor. Healing involves some steps toward healing, other steps back within the trauma. Most trauma survivors experience variations of the following stages: Shock – “I’m numb.”’ Informatio ...
Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
... (b) The transition from one subpersonality to the next (“switching”) is usually sudden and may be dramatic Cases of this disorder were first reported almost three centuries ago Many clinicians consider the disorder to be rare, but some reports suggest that it may be more common than once thought Mos ...
... (b) The transition from one subpersonality to the next (“switching”) is usually sudden and may be dramatic Cases of this disorder were first reported almost three centuries ago Many clinicians consider the disorder to be rare, but some reports suggest that it may be more common than once thought Mos ...
Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
... blindness or numbness, although no organic basis can be detected. In other cases, people with somatoform disorders may hold exaggerated beliefs about the seriousness of their physical symptoms, such as taking them to be signs of life-threatening illnesses despite medical reassurances to the contrary ...
... blindness or numbness, although no organic basis can be detected. In other cases, people with somatoform disorders may hold exaggerated beliefs about the seriousness of their physical symptoms, such as taking them to be signs of life-threatening illnesses despite medical reassurances to the contrary ...
Acute Dissociative Responses in Law Enforcement Officers Involved
... A relationship trend existed between reporting one or more acute traumatic dissociative symptoms and reported memory impairment for some part of the event, but this did not reach statistical significance in this study (chi sq. 3.52, df 1, p .06). Table 2 presents the frequency of experiencing ...
... A relationship trend existed between reporting one or more acute traumatic dissociative symptoms and reported memory impairment for some part of the event, but this did not reach statistical significance in this study (chi sq. 3.52, df 1, p .06). Table 2 presents the frequency of experiencing ...
A Case Study Illustrating the Interplay Between
... knowledge; only those aspects of her identity. In other words, her procedural (her skills and habits) and her semantic (conceptual and factual knowledge) memory were unimpaired, but her episodic or autobiographical memory was totally impaired. Such a finding is consistent with recent research on dis ...
... knowledge; only those aspects of her identity. In other words, her procedural (her skills and habits) and her semantic (conceptual and factual knowledge) memory were unimpaired, but her episodic or autobiographical memory was totally impaired. Such a finding is consistent with recent research on dis ...
The effects of Trauma on Attachment
... The attachment bonds formed between an infant and her primary caretaker profoundly influence both the structure and function of her developing brain. Failed attachment, whether caused by caretaker abuse, neglect or emotional unavailability can negatively impact brain structure and function, causi ...
... The attachment bonds formed between an infant and her primary caretaker profoundly influence both the structure and function of her developing brain. Failed attachment, whether caused by caretaker abuse, neglect or emotional unavailability can negatively impact brain structure and function, causi ...
8 Attachment Trauma and the Developing Right Brain
... matching their frightening experiences with existing cognitive schemes. As a result the memories of the experience cannot be integrated into personal awareness; instead, they are split off [dissociated] from consciousness and voluntary control … extreme emotional arousal results in failure to integr ...
... matching their frightening experiences with existing cognitive schemes. As a result the memories of the experience cannot be integrated into personal awareness; instead, they are split off [dissociated] from consciousness and voluntary control … extreme emotional arousal results in failure to integr ...
4 КУРС - Гомельский государственный медицинский университет
... that is not technical and not overly intellectual. When possible, the patient’s own words should be used. This is particularly important in dealing with intimate matters such as sexual concerns. People describe their sexual experience in language that is quite varied. If a patient says that he or sh ...
... that is not technical and not overly intellectual. When possible, the patient’s own words should be used. This is particularly important in dealing with intimate matters such as sexual concerns. People describe their sexual experience in language that is quite varied. If a patient says that he or sh ...
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... – Localized – most common type; loss of all memory of events occurring within a limited period – Selective – loss of memory for some, but not all, events occurring within a period – Generalized – loss of memory beginning with an event, but extending back in time; may lose sense of identity; may fail ...
... – Localized – most common type; loss of all memory of events occurring within a limited period – Selective – loss of memory for some, but not all, events occurring within a period – Generalized – loss of memory beginning with an event, but extending back in time; may lose sense of identity; may fail ...