of a man living opposite to my friend’s tuition center. He washes his hand after he touches any thing. He feels that everything he touches the dirt on it would make him sick. This is a psychological disorder named as obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness‚ apprehension‚ fear‚ or worry‚ by repetitive behaviours aimed at reducing the associated anxiety‚ or by a combination of such obsessions
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Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal drug. It was first made in 1898 by the German drug company and sold as a treatment for tuberculosis as well as a remedy for morphine addiction‚ but it proved to be even more addictive than morphine. By the late 1990s‚ the mortality rate of heroin addicts was estimated to be as high as 20 times greater than the rest of the population. The first time it’s used‚ the drug creates a sensation of being high. A person can feel extroverted‚ able to communicate easily
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Biological Criminal Behavior CJA/ 314 Monday 19‚ 2012 Biological Criminal Behavior Biological Criminal Behavior of Dennis Rader‚ known as the "BTK Killer" which stands for "bind‚ torture‚ and kill". Dennis Rader terrorized the Witchita‚ Kansas‚ area from the 1970s to the ’90s. Over time‚ today’s society reflects that genetic and biological factors play an equal role in crimes committed in the criminal justice system ("Bio."‚ 2014). It is believed that an individual’s environment and state of
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a cyclical mental health condition which involves unending obsessions paired with unsatisfying compulsions performed to attempt to alleviate the emotional and physical suffering generated by the obsessions. There are approximately five main clusters of OCD; checkers‚ doubters and sinners‚ counters and arrangers‚ hoarders‚ and washers and cleaners. Accounting for about one quarter of OCD sufferers‚ the most abundant category is washers and cleaners and serves
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Behavioral Characteristics of the Criminal Psychopath Peter Sabella III Kaplan University CJ142-01 Professor Keith Cooper March 31‚ 2011 Psychopathy is an important construct in offender classification. Although several studies have suggested that there are two distinct subtypes of psychopaths‚ these studies have considerable limitations‚ including reliance on self-report measures‚ a failure to adequately address heterogeneity within the construct of psychopathy‚ and predictor-criterion
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that tends to confuse the general populous. Criminals have always had a mysterious stigma attached to them‚ with many people giving conflicting explanations as to the reason behind their heinous behaviors. However while their motives are unknown‚ it is known that criminals share a multitude of common characteristics. By analyzing these characteristics‚ a relationship can be found between uncontrollable early life factors and increased tendencies for criminal activity. These factors can be examined through
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reasons. Still others advocate complete abstinence. It should be noted that what one believes does play a significant role in in the processes of abuse and addiction. An individuals world view helps navigate specific learned behaviors and their composit responses‚ it determines along with one ’s genetic make up whether or not an individual will be inclined toward addictive behavior. There are many factors which come into play once the individual makes the choice to use an illicit substance. All
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be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities‚ such as work‚ relationships‚ or health. Addiction can become more important
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college-empire state college OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD): SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT Abnormal Psychology Cleopatra Papathanasiou Fall Semester 2014 There are numerous and different mental illnesses and disorders that affect millions of people around the world. One such disorder‚ obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is defined as the persistent‚ uncontrollable‚ unwanted and obsessive feelings‚ thoughts or images and compulsive behaviors such as routines or rituals in which individuals
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In the criminal justice system the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. These groups include the police who investigate the crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. When there is a trial‚ a selective number of individuals are called before the court known as the jury. It is not only the right and duty of juries to judge the facts‚ but also what is the law. To ultimately determine a verdict‚ the jury must take all information into consideration
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