Therefore‚ teenage internet porn addiction (TIPA) should not be just a guy-related problem. Internet Pornography Addiction and Online Sex Addiction are not official diagnoses in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV-TR). However‚ Teenage Internet Porn Addiction (TIPA) should be considered as a ‘real problem’ as it fulfils the diagnostic features such as excessive use; withdrawal; tolerance (need for increasing stimulation) and negative repercussions (Block‚ 2008)
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Cited: American Psychiatric Association. (2005). 309.81 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In A. P. Association‚ DSM-IV-TR (pp. 463-469). Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing. Dillon‚ S. (2008‚ July 8). Man facing two murder charges. Retrieved from The Courier: http://www.thecourier.com/Issues/2008/Jul/08/ar_news_070808_story3.asp?d=070808_story3‚2008‚Jul‚08&c=n
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being an adult. Lastly‚ with these perspectives in mind‚ it can aid in better understanding regarding the copious disorders that are documented throughout the classification manuals‚ such as outlined in the DSM-IV. Abnormal Psychology and Major Depressive Disorder According to the DSM-IV (2003)‚ people who suffer from a major mood disorder‚ whether it is Unipolar Depressive‚ Bipolar Depression‚ or Symptoms of Mania‚ must either have a loss of interest or pleasure or a depressive mood in amongst
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Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a childhood developmental disorder diagnosed at age 3. The features of this disorder are impaired development in social interaction‚ communication‚ and restricted repertoire of activity and interests (DSM-IV-TR‚ p.
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being pursued by top officials in the CIA. Later in the film‚ we come to find out that most of the events in addition to some of the characters are just a figment of John’s imagination as he is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. According to the DSM-IV-TR‚ criteria for this type of schizophrenia under Axis I consists of "preoccupation with delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations" and "no evidence of marked disorganized speech" (Butcher et al.‚ 2008‚ p. 368). These symptoms are quite evident
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References: American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV-TR) (4th Edition ed.). 1000 Wilson Blvd‚ Arlington‚ VA 22209-3901: American Psychiatric Publishing Brown‚ T. (2004). Effects of Illegal Drugs Have on Mental Health (1st edition ed.). 15-19 Broadway‚ London‚ England E154BQ: Mind Publication. National
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affect them in opposite ways. The DSM-IV-TR distinguishes between two types of this disorder; bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. In bipolar I disorder both manic and depressive episodes occur and alternate for months or days. Bipolar II disorder has milder manic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes over the course of time. In both cases the moods swing back and forth and are usually have more depressive episodes than manic ones. The DSM-IV checklist for bipolar disorder defines
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According to Carlson et al. (2000)‚ grandiose delusions appeared in 74% of the patients who were 21 or lower at the time of the onset‚ while they occurred only in 40% of individuals 30 years or older at the time of the onset. According to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for delusional disorder‚ grandiose type symptoms include grossly exaggerated belief of: * self-worth * power * knowledge * identity * Or exceptional relationship to a divinity or famous person. For example
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DIAGNOSTIC CASE STUDY: Diagnoses considered: • ADHD – had been previously diagnosed • Bipolar Disorder • Bipolar II Disorder • Intermittent Explosive Disorder • Major Depressive Disorder • Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective disorder Consideration of the above referenced diagnoses were based upon the following characteristics: • Endearing behaviors at times. • Exceptionally bright (per his teachers) • Excessive length of outbursts- longer than 30 minutes • Over activity and impulsivity
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ADHD is the most frequently over diagnosed and under-diagnosed disorder because they are being diagnosed strictly as “ADD” or the patients are just not coming in “I just always thought my child would get better” – didn’t want to take them in DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR Symptom Clusters (i.e. Symptoms of ADHD) Cluster 1: symptoms of inattention need Includes everything except hyperactivity Difficulty paying attention‚ organizing problems‚ being forgetful‚ frequently misplacing items‚ excessive day dreaming
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