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    orphanage or a foster home. They take those troubling thoughts and basically take it out on people‚ or just do it for fun. They most likely have a mental illness‚ the most common mental illnesses in serial killers is Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) and/or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). APD is when they show acts of lying or they show that they don’t care about the safety of others. BPD is when the person can have mood swings‚ impulsive behavior‚ and severe problems with self-worth (Psychology

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    11:40am-2:30pm December 12‚ 2015 Borderline Personality Disorder The history of Borderline Personality Disorder‚ also known as BPD‚ began in 1975. Gunderson and Singer developed the first operational definition of the disorder. In 1978‚ Gunderson and Kolb proved that it could be differentiated from other disorders. As a result‚ BPD became part of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980. The name Borderline was created by early clinicians who

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    been scared that the monster starring in the film is going to get you? Have you ever imagined of that feeling and being able to feel it all day every day? That’s what happens when you have Paranoid Personality Disorder. It’s not that they feel like a monster might get them‚ its ordinary people like you and me. What exactly is Paranoid Personality Disorder‚ you ask? Paranoid Personality Disorder‚ or PPD for short‚ is a type of an anxiety disorder. PPD makes a person believe that everyone they

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    Borderline Personality Disorder Greg Whittaker Wor-Wic Community College Abnormal Psychology Shane Ferguson‚ M.A. July 19‚ 2014 Borderline personality disorder is a serious medical condition that profoundly affects the lives of those who have it and those around them. In an effort to maintain serenity‚ families often struggle to avoid situations that can set off another explosive episode. They walk on egg shells‚ a failed effort because it is not possible to predict

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    Psycho Analysis

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    Final Analysis Joel Schain Film and Literature Period 3 10/2/12 Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho has been ranked as one of the top 10 best horror/suspense films of all time because of his unique way of filmmaking. Some of the many significant cinematic elements uses include internal diegetic sound‚ and dissolving. Internal diegetic sound was used throughout Hitchcock’s Psycho to create the illusion that Norman Bate’s mother was still alive. Only at the very end of the film do you find out what really

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    Duality In Psycho

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    Psycho Psycho is a 1960 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Anthony Perkins‚ Janet Leigh‚ Vera Miles and John Gavin. The film is based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The main theme that Hitchcock tries to express to the audience is dual or split personalities. Everyone has a subconscious battle with good and evil; he shows this in many different ways using lighting‚ different camera techniques‚ mise-en-scene and silence. Also he used a string orchestra to add

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    Hitchcock and “Psycho” Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an English film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. Hitchchock remains one of the most famous directors in movie history‚ not only because of his droll public image‚ but also because of the enduring appeal of so many of his films. His very name inspires fond grins from many viewers and how even some of his less famous works undeniably hold their attention. “He knew something universal

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    "Jesus Christ‚ what in the fuck did you do to my face? Where the fuck is my face" (Identity) the main actor in the movie Identity by Columbia Pictures presenting a Konrad Pictures production a film by James Mangold. and shows his discomfort and his misunderstanding of what is going in his life when he is face to face with many lawyers and a judge; along with the Doctors trying to convince them that this man is not the killer of the people‚ but instead that was just one of his identities that should

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    Attraction A person with a borderline personality disorder often experiences a recurring pattern of disorganization and instability in self-image‚ mood‚ behavior and personal relationships. A person with this disorder can often appear warm‚ friendly and competent. However‚ something may quickly and easily set them off‚ and the instability shines bright. Just like with Alex in Fatal Attraction. In the start of the film‚ Alex was outgoing‚ charming‚ fun‚ sexy and adventurous

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    Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid personality disorder is a condition where an individual experiences high amounts of distrust in others‚ high alertness for potential threats‚ and an overall deep rooted sense of suspicion‚ despite evidence to the contrary if presented to them. People with this disorder distrust others and constantly feel threatened by the world around them. They tend to be hyper-aware of their surroundings and constantly scan for perceived dangers leading to high stress and

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