Classification and mental Disorders: Class Test Q/As 1. In abnormal psychology Classification involves….. ….attempt to delineate meaningful sub-varieties of maladaptive behaviors. 2. Functions served by/uses of Classification? -Necessary as a first step toward introducing order into the discussion of nature‚ causes and treatment of maladaptive behavior. -Enables communication about particular clusters of abnormal behavior in agreed upon and relatively precise ways. -Makes possible to collect
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder‚ or SAD‚ is a common problem of people living in northern United States. People who are affected by this disorder commonly suffer from depression‚ lethargy‚ inability to concentrate‚ overeating and weight gain. People from the north tend to suffer more from this disorder because of the shortened days. It appears‚ that due to the deficiency of sunlight some people suffer from these symptoms. The shortened days have a hormonal effect on
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Persuasive Speech August 2013 Name: Indigo Kretzschmar *Topic: Nature-Deficit Disorder *General Purpose: To Persuade *Specific Purpose: By the end of my speech‚ my audience will learn the importance of outdoor play for today’s children. Last Child in the Woods I. Introduction A. When was the last time you saw a child climbing a tree? B. After you listen to me today‚ you will hopefully encourage more outdoor play for today’s children C. Being a mother and a teacher in today’s world‚ I see
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Analyzing Psychological Disorders Becca Marlin/ PSY240 August 12‚ 2012 L. Renee Foster Herrmann Analyzing Psycholgical Disorders Page 1 I’m glad that I don’t live in the 1800’s. Did you know that back in the 1800’s when doctors were just beginning to understand psychological disorders‚ that if you were thought to suffer from a psychological disorder you could have holes drilled into your head or you could be put on any number of experimental drugs that could in fact make the condition
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Separation anxiety disorder is a medical condition that is considered a distress when a person is away from some that they are attached to‚ or home. Separation anxiety disorder can dramatically affect a person’s life by limiting the ability to engage in ordinary activities. A person with a separation anxiety disorder often become extremely upset when forces to separate. According to the largest scientific and professional organization called the APA (American Psychological Association) stated that
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Unfortunately‚ humans have the incredible capability of being ill without actually appearing to be sick. This is exactly what an anxiety disorder looks like. Victims silently suffer within their own mind‚ and no one can visualize their mental exhaustion or pain. Anxiety disorders silently lurk in many ordinary people and can often go completely unnoticed. Although anxiety disorders cannot be cured‚ they can be monitored‚ addressed‚ treated and researched. Anxiety disorders are disruptive feelings
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Abstract Psychological disorders are examined in children that vary in age and are from different backgrounds. Research suggests that there are various contributing factors that contribute to psychological disorders. Some include environmental and genetic influences. Specifically‚ there are psychological disorders found to exist in children that include depression‚ post-traumatic stress and anxiety disorders which were reviewed. Psychological disorders in children that were untreated lead to later
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: Split Personalities Abstract This paper analyzes all aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)‚ whilst illustrating the impact it has on those affected. In the paper we evaluate the brief history‚ causes‚ symptoms‚ treatment‚ statistics‚ and impact of DID. Keywords: Dissociative Identity Disorder‚ Mental Health‚ Personality Dissociative Identity Disorder: Split Personalities Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) has always
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the exchange of receiving and sending information from one subject to another. The word information though covers so much. People are able to display ideas‚ feelings‚ needs and desires through communication as information to another subject. For human beings the most common method of communication is by speaking to one another. We speak using our voices and interacting with other people‚ who for the most part‚ speak the same language. When two different languages are put into one conversation
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INTRODUCTION: Dissociative identity disorder (DID)‚ also known as multiple personality disorder (MPD)‚ is a disorder that is part of a group of conditions known as dissociative disorders. According to WebMD‚ dissociative disorders "are mental illnesses that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory‚ awareness‚ identity and/or perception." Individuals who suffer from DID possess two or more personalities‚ and they may be unaware that they have multiple personalities. This particular mental
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