Review Questions Introduction to Psychology Social Psychology; Describe the difference between personal and situational attributions in explaining behavior. What is the Fundamental Attribution Error‚ and how is it related to these types of attributions? Personal attributions- also know as internal or dispositional attributions‚ are explanations that refer to things within people‚ such as abilities‚ traits‚ moods‚ or efforts. Situational attributions- external attributions‚ refer to
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Childhood Disorders Autism and Children Abnormal Psychology Professor Bruce Cameron July 22‚ 2007 Abstract: Autism is a brain development disorder that is found in children usually before the age of three. Autism affects children and their “social interactions‚ impaired communication‚ and restricted and repetitive behavior.” (www.wikipedia.org) The number of children that have been diagnosed with autism is dramatically increasing. Boys are four times more likely than girls to be
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Criteria Conversion disorder is classified as a conversion disorder or a dissociative disorder depending on the diagnostic criteria used. The DSM-5 classifies conversion disorder as a somatoform disorder‚ whereas the 10th edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) classifies conversion disorder as a dissociative disorder. With the publication of the DSM-5 in 2013‚ the association between somatoform and dissociative disorders was acknowledged
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SOMATIZATION DISORDER OUTLINE • • • • • • • • Introduction Epidemiology Etiology/pathophysiology Risk factors Clinical features Investigations Diagnosis Differential diagnosis OUTLINE • • • • • • Treatments Complications Prognosis Prevention Conclusion References INTRODUCTION • Somatization disorder is a form of somatoform disorder characterized by recurring multiple and current‚ clinically significant complaints about somatic symptoms • It is also
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Behavioral‚ Emotional‚ and Eating Disorders in Children/Adolescents NAME CCOU 302-D02 May 5‚ 2014 Professor Cathy Early ABSTRACT There are many disorders that are plaguing our youth. Some individuals are genetically predisposed to certain disorders‚ while others are developed disorders. This research paper will discuss the various disorders that are common among children and adolescents. Disorders that will be covered are behavioral‚ emotional‚ and eating. The Bible has plenty to say in
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Psych. 110 Mental Illness Psychological disorder‚ also known as a mental disorder‚ is a pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms (Cherry Kendra). Films could be used as a medium for teaching anyone about psychology‚ social work‚ medicine‚ nursing‚ counseling‚ and even literature. Or media studies about mental illness and psychopathology (Movies and Mental). As such‚ I had watched a psychological
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For Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment‚ demonstration of foundational skills needed to complete an article review is the goal‚ not the composition of an actual research paper or essay. You will be answering a series of questions‚ each linked to an important article review element‚ rather than writing a traditional style paper. Due by the end of Week 3 of the 8-week course term‚ Part 1 requires the identification and summarization of various components of the article you select from the classroom
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Musculoskeletal System Disorders There are certain types of musculoskeletal disorders that can impact your life immensely. One disorder is called Muscle atrophy‚ which is caused by a nerve problem and muscles decrease in mass. This decrease in muscle mass can be caused by diseases that immobile people such as arthritis‚ osteoarthritis‚ and even neurological disorders like ALS multiple sclerosis. Muscle atrophy can also be a symptom of malnutrition or muscle related diseases caused by alcohol consumption
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Personality Disorder Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. Those with narcissistic personality disorder believe that they’re superior to others and have little regard for other people’s feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem‚ vulnerable to the slightest criticism. Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality
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Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder is a psychiatric disorder that often puzzles professionals in how to define and or categorize. There has been this back and forth debate amongst professionals on whether to categorize this disorder as either a mood or personality disorder hence its title “borderline” making it a unique disorder in that it trails on the outskirts of both. This disorder marks a pattern of ongoing symptoms in unstable mood swings‚ behaviors‚ self-imaging
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