Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders Review
Chapter 13 psychological disorders
Psychological disorders review Michelle Valle
Methodist University
Psychological disorders
Every person at some point gets anxious, depressed, withdrawn, or suspicious, just less intensely than someone with a psychological disorder. Psychological disorders are deviant, distressful , dysfunctional patterns of thought, and they have changed since the 1700s. There are six types of personality disorders: 1. Anxiety disorders, 2.somatoform disorders, 3.dissociative disorders,
4. Mood disorders, 5. Psychotic Disorders and, 6. Personality disorders.
Chapter 13 psychological disorders …show more content…
This deviant or different dysfunctional behaviors vary by context and by a person’s culture , religion and how they were raised, in some cultures talking to the dead, using plants as medicinal cure and celebrating certain holidays may be seen perfectly normal . Diagnosing and Classifying Psychological Disorders
Diagnostic classification aims not only to describe a disorder , but also to predict its future course , imply appropriate treatment and stimulate research into its causes.
Based on asessments, interviews and observations , many clinicians diagnose by answering the following questions from the five levels or axes, of the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
AXIS I : Is a clinical syndrome present?
AXIS II: Is a personality disorder or a mental retardation present?
AXIS III: Is a general medical condition , such as diabetes , hypertension or arthritis also present?
AXIS IV: Are psychosocial or environmental problems such as school or housing issues also present …show more content…
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety that causes stress and dysfunction is typically the cause of this disorder, feeling anxious is a part of life , talking in front of a class, nightmares , nervousness , sweaty palms, repetitive thoughts , that is normal, it becomes a disorder when it interferes with our ability to function in our everyday lives. Anxiety disorders are broken down into the following five:
1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder : women are more likely to suffer from this disorder , the worry continually often feel jittery and are sleep deprived, and can even lead to high blood pressure, generalized anxiety will eventually fade away over time.
2. Panic Disorder : a person experiences scary episodes and they breakdown , kind of a “tornado” effect, it hits you and disappears.
3. Phobias: when a person is terrified, frightened or intensely afraid of an specific object or situation.
4. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: when a person is troubled by repetitive toughts or
Psychological disorders review Michelle Valle
Methodist University
Psychological disorders
Every person at some point gets anxious, depressed, withdrawn, or suspicious, just less intensely than someone with a psychological disorder. Psychological disorders are deviant, distressful , dysfunctional patterns of thought, and they have changed since the 1700s. There are six types of personality disorders: 1. Anxiety disorders, 2.somatoform disorders, 3.dissociative disorders,
4. Mood disorders, 5. Psychotic Disorders and, 6. Personality disorders.
Chapter 13 psychological disorders …show more content…
This deviant or different dysfunctional behaviors vary by context and by a person’s culture , religion and how they were raised, in some cultures talking to the dead, using plants as medicinal cure and celebrating certain holidays may be seen perfectly normal . Diagnosing and Classifying Psychological Disorders
Diagnostic classification aims not only to describe a disorder , but also to predict its future course , imply appropriate treatment and stimulate research into its causes.
Based on asessments, interviews and observations , many clinicians diagnose by answering the following questions from the five levels or axes, of the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
AXIS I : Is a clinical syndrome present?
AXIS II: Is a personality disorder or a mental retardation present?
AXIS III: Is a general medical condition , such as diabetes , hypertension or arthritis also present?
AXIS IV: Are psychosocial or environmental problems such as school or housing issues also present …show more content…
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety that causes stress and dysfunction is typically the cause of this disorder, feeling anxious is a part of life , talking in front of a class, nightmares , nervousness , sweaty palms, repetitive thoughts , that is normal, it becomes a disorder when it interferes with our ability to function in our everyday lives. Anxiety disorders are broken down into the following five:
1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder : women are more likely to suffer from this disorder , the worry continually often feel jittery and are sleep deprived, and can even lead to high blood pressure, generalized anxiety will eventually fade away over time.
2. Panic Disorder : a person experiences scary episodes and they breakdown , kind of a “tornado” effect, it hits you and disappears.
3. Phobias: when a person is terrified, frightened or intensely afraid of an specific object or situation.
4. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: when a person is troubled by repetitive toughts or