Explanations and Treatments of Abnormal Behaviour Problems defining abnormal behaviour: The problems with defining abnormality are that psychologists have to distinguish what is a normal reaction and what is abnormal behaviour; lots of people can react to a situation the same way and because of society norms and values this makes behaviour “normal” however it could still be classed as abnormal however there are large culture differences in a mixed society and what one person feels is abnormal
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Bipolar Disorder According to National Institute of Mental Health (n.d)‚ bipolar disorders classified the mood disorder that affects the individual regarding the age‚ gender‚ or even the race and characterized the episodes with depression and mania. The disorder affects the person neurologically and the impact of their life affecting the Individual daily activities. The individual suffering from bipolar disorder has drastic mood swings from severe depression to happiness within the space as
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taking on new projects‚ mood is unstable‚ clang association‚ grandiosity‚ little to no sleep and a flight of ideas (National Institute of Health‚ 2012). Hirscheld.‚ et al. (2010) states that “Patients with Bipolar 1 have had at least one episode of mania‚ some have had episodes of depression and most patients will have subsequent episodes that can be considered either manic or hypomanic”. The criteria for a manic episode is portrayed in Silver Linings Playbook which includes the following: A distinct
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Alexa Dominguez 22 April 2013 WRT 102 Hamlet Essay Is Hamlet Crazy? In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ there are many questions that arise when we pay close attention to Hamlets’ behavior throughout the play. How mad is he really? Does he keep his reason and balance in the play‚ or does he completely go insane? Is he affected by a mental illness‚ or is he only pretending to act crazy? These are many questions that have made many readers curious about Hamlet. From the beginning to the end of the
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The Psychopathology and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder The concept of a drastic shift in mood being classified as an illness was first described by the French psychiatrist Jean-Pierre Farlet in 1851 (Marmol‚ 2008). Farlet coined the term “Folie Circulaire” to label a disorder characterized by manic and sad episodes separated by symptom-free intervals (Marmol‚ 2008). As time passed‚ the description along with the classification changed‚ altering from an entity on its own to a unified disorder with
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Hamlet ’s Soliloquy - To be‚ or not to be Hamlet ’s "To be‚ or not to be" soliloquy is arguably the most famous soliloquy in the history of the theatre. Even today‚ 400 years after it was written‚ most people are vaguely familiar with the soliloquy even though they may not know the play. What gives these 34 lines such universal appeal and recognition? What about Hamlet ’s introspection has prompted scholars and theatregoers alike to ask questions about their own existence over the centuries?
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Pierre Elliot Trudeau is known as one of the greatest political figures in Canada’s history. He touched the lives of many Canadians‚ inspiring them to believe they were capable of accomplishing many things. Trudeau’s successes impacted greatly on Canada‚ and his efforts will be remembered by future Canadian generations. During his time of influence‚ Trudeau gained the respect of the majority of the Canadian population. His popularity to the public began a great phenomenon because “he did what no
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Disorder is a mood disorder thought to be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that can result in extreme swings in mood—from manic highs to depressive lows. To be diagnosed with bipolar disorder‚ you must have experienced a high period (mania). Bipolar mania is described as an “extreme high‚” or feeling unusually great. Most people with bipolar disorder when ill or when symptomatic experience more lows than highs. Unfortunately‚ the lows I experienced were so extreme that the friends I thought
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Schizoaffective Disorder is a mental health condition that includes schizophrenia and particular mood disorders. It affects ages six to sixty and over in both genders. Some mental disorders can be depression or mania. There are two types of schizoaffective disorder which are the Bipolar type and the Depressive type. It affects people uniquely which can deeply affect them at work or in family life. It can cause loneliness and the inability to hold or obtain a job. Treatment may help manage symptoms
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Varying moods and energy levels have been a part of the human experience throughout history. As time has progressed and these mood changes have been identified as disorders. One example‚ bipolar disorder is perhaps one of the oldest known diseases. It has grown into one of the most common illnesses that people of every age‚ culture‚ and gender must deal with on an everyday basis. In recent times bipolar disorder has become quite prevalent in children and adolescents causing and increased concern
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