Analyzing Psychological Disorders PSY 240 August 11‚ 2013 Marie Dube ’ Analyzing Psychological Disorders Today I will be discussing schizophrenia‚ the associated symptoms‚ the areas of the brain that it affects‚ the neurological basis of the disorder and the various treatment options that are available. Afterwards I will be reviewing two separate case studies‚ the first will be of a 33 year old man has been through a variety of inpatient treatment facilities for his alcoholism‚ and
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ELBatran1 Dr.Mark Rhet 102 Debate1 1/7/2013 “Ipods are Antisocial” In an era when technology is the main key to success for any developed or developing country some people believe that means of technology are creating an antisocial society. Antisocial person is a person who possesses personal manners which lack adherence for other members in society (“What is Antisocial Behavior.”) Researchers proved that being antisocial is affected by the nature of the person and its society; however
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The study of personalities has evolved since ancient times. Various assessments have been developed over centuries to help describe an individual’s pattern of behavior‚ feelings‚ and thoughts. Researchers have linked many personality traits back to a person’s heredity‚ culture‚ and situation. They also believe every individual has a difference in their characteristic patterns of thinking‚ feeling‚ and behavior that make up their personality. The purpose of this paper is to describe personality
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Identity Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder also known as “multiple personality disorder” is part of a group called dissociative disorders. “Dissociative disorders is a disorder that includes a dissociative symptom (i.e.‚ a disruption in the usually integrated functions of consciousness‚ memory‚ identity‚ or perception of the environment).” (Psych Central‚ 2014) Dissociative identity disorder is the presence of two or more personalities. This is a very rare illness and very complex to study. Dissociative
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are finding their way into people’s lives and controlling their aspect on life. Technology is becoming a part of people’s daily lives‚ by keeping track of one’s weak points and playing its role in controlling them. In the essay “Online but Not Antisocial‚” Janna Malamud Smith says‚ “The Internet is a member of our family.” It’s a true conclusion. In fact‚ the author uses concrete details and some personal examples that help her come up with this conclusion. The author uses statistics and her own
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Personality disorders consist of maladaptive traits that will essentially over rule ones’ life‚ to the extent they cannot live a casual or satisfactory life. Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder is one of many personality disorders that outweighs ‘normal’ personality traits and cause detrimental effects on individuals who suffer from the personality disorder‚ but are still capable of living a ‘successful’ life‚ which sounds completely paradoxical. OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder)
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problems down the road. Some of these problems include mental disorders classified not to long ago as alcohol
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have adequate profusion. MAP (2xDiastolic) + Systolic/3 CPP=MAP-ICP – MAP 70-110 at least 60#Preliminary ICP findingICP pg15355-10mmHg normal‚ sustained >10mmHg IICPManifestations * 1st sign is change in level of consciousness: behavior & personality change‚ irritability & agitation‚ memory and judgment impaired‚ change in speech * later: coma & unresponsiveness to pain‚ etc * Hemiparesis weakness on contralateral side of IICP‚ hemiplegia‚ abnormal posturing: decrebrate or decorticate
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Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder is a psychiatric disorder that often puzzles professionals in how to define and or categorize. There has been this back and forth debate amongst professionals on whether to categorize this disorder as either a mood or personality disorder hence its title “borderline” making it a unique disorder in that it trails on the outskirts of both. This disorder marks a pattern of ongoing symptoms in unstable mood swings‚ behaviors‚ self-imaging
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Patient’s Psychiatric Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder‚ Attention deficit/ Hyperactivity Patient’s Medical Diagnosis: N/A Describe the patient’s appearance: I talked with Ms. Samantha. She was wearing a pink shirt with blue jeans. She was playing in the gym with her friends in the group. She has no body odor‚ hygiene maintained. Describe the patient’s behavior: The Patient was cooperative and pleasant to talk. She maintained direct eye contact and looked calm. Describe the patient’s communication:
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