Running Head: Nature and Nurture: Addiction Nature and Nurture: Addiction John Walden Valley Forge Christian College Nature and Nurture: Addiction Abstract Recent studies have indicated that the ongoing debate about addiction is being re-analyzed to incorporate an integrated theme. Some of this scientist refuses the idea while others search for peace in the midst of this chaos. The idea of this study is to present both views. First‚ the distinction of nature must be identified in the
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Psychology AS Level Guy Webber The Biological Approach What assumptions do biopsychologists make? Psychologists from the biological approach assume that behaviour and experiences are caused by activity in the nervous system of the body. The things that people think and feel‚ say and do are caused‚ one way or another‚ by electrochemical events occurring within and between the neurones that make up their nervous system‚ particular those in the brain. Many biopsychologists also agree that
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On the other hand‚ imagine how taken aback people are to find themselves dependent on chemical substances when there were no apparent clues suggesting they might be susceptible to active addiction. This sometimes happens when a person is prescribed pain pills after surgery or for pain management or a person decides to experiment with heroin‚ and the obsessions/compulsions of addiction raise their monstrous heads without warning. There is no pre-emptive strategy for this. So‚ sometimes people
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I have been asked to explain the different types of crimes that relate to chemical addiction. When talking about crime‚ we must have an understanding what the word crime actually means. Crime is a harmful act that is committed to one or more individuals. To be classified as a crime‚ the act of doing something bad (actus reus) must be usually accompanied by the intention to do something bad (mens read)‚ with certain exceptions (strict liability). For example‚ if you go to someone and beat him or her
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Outline and evaluate the biological therapies for phobic disorders (8+16) One biological therapy for phobic disorders is chemotherapy. Drug therapies include Anti-Anxiety drugs‚ Beta blockers and Antidepressants. They aim to alter abnormal behaviour by intervening directly in bodily processes (helps with the symptoms).Those that experience psychological problems or show disturbed behaviour patterns go to their family doctors. The first line of treatment is medical. Drug therapies are most common
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Generic Paxil approved for Psychiatric Disorders Generic Paxil approved for Anti- Depression. USA (genericpillmart.com) 31 July 2013: Our customers worldwide can expect high quality based services from genericpillmart.com .Every drug from genericpillmart is FDA approved and our customers are guaranteed with safety and quality assurance. FDA sanctioned the generic form of Paxil for treating certain kinds of psychiatric syndromes. They are of SSRI / selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor set and
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Treating Autistic Disorders‚ a Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial citation rationale subjects measures results Outcomes/ conclusions Ghanizadeh‚ A.‚ Sahraeizadeh‚ A.‚ & Berk‚ M. (2014). A head-to-head comparison of aripiprazole and risperidone for safety and treating autistic disorders‚ a randomized double blind clinical trial. Child Psychiatry and Human Development‚ 45(2)‚ 185-92. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ccbcmd.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10578-013-0390-x • “Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neuropsychiatric
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indicate panic disorder. Laura Freberg‚ states that panic disorder occurs “when repeated panic attacks are followed by at least one month of worrying about having another attack.” There are many theories regarding the causes of panic disorder. Including genetic variations‚ uncontrollable breathing habits‚ and stressful life changes. Typically‚ individuals with panic disorder report their attacks to have no obvious cause. This makes studying panic
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Biological Approach Bipolar Disorder “The biological approach looks for its roots of mental disorders in the brain’s circuitry.” (Kowalski‚ R.‚ & Westen‚ D.) When using the biological approach the mental health professional is looking for problem with how a person brain is functioning. It is their belief that it is more of a medical cause for a person’s problems. The brain is studied to see if it is functioning proper and if it is not what the possible causes may be. It is known that different
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PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY Cognitive impairments: None reported Psychotic Symptoms: None reported Dissociative problems: Pt is observed with bruising on her wrists‚ in which pt claims she has no bones in her wrist Irrational anxiety Unusual fears: Pt reports fear of Repetitive thoughts or actions Paranoia Avoidance Increased arousal Hyper vigilance Flashbacks: Pt reports having flashbacks of her attempted suicide‚ although pt denies taking a bottle of aspirin with Vodka Mood problems/changes:
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