congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at birth. (It is contrasted with the term "acquired disorder") A congenital disorder can be recognized before birth (prenatally)‚ at birth‚ or many years later. Congenital disorders can be a result of genetic abnormalities‚ the intrauterine environment‚ or unknown factors. A congenital condition can arise from the genetic make-up of the fertilized egg or be acquired at any time during fetal development. The causes of many congenital disorders are
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Hoarding disorder‚ also known as compulsive hoarding‚ is a chronic behavioral syndrome that is characterized by difficulty discarding possessions‚ regardless of their value. The hoarding condition exists along a continuum from normal collecting to a serious psychological condition that interferes not only with the quality and safety of life of the individual‚ but their family members‚ or others closely associated with them as well. Hoarding disorder used to be considered a symptom of other disabilities
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According to Ronald J. Cromer‚ the factors I just mention‚ he suggested that it may be the cause of mental disorders amongst these groups. I will say it’s one of the main causes of their mental disorder. You have multicultural counselors who still do not understand other ethnicities and their values but still misdiagnose them and label them with a mental disorder or illness. Such counselors is doing more harm than good. The counselors is using their own perception‚ belief‚ normality
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Depressive Disorder: Causes‚ Diagnosis and Treatment Amy Robinson Liberty University Abstract This paper will examine the causes of depression‚ trouble with diagnosis of depression‚ and the treatment process. Depression can be simple to diagnose‚ however‚ this paper will discuss the fact that many people will have more than one disorder that needs to be evaluated and therefore the symptoms of depression may be masked by others. Once all problems are evaluated a thorough treatment plan
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This research paper consists of a mood disorder named Seasonal Affective Disorder associated with depression. Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal and his associates at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) discovered Seasonal Affective Disorder in the 1980’s. Recently‚ according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV and DSM-5 states that its status was changed. It’s no longer classified as a unique mood disorder but now its more specific such as seasonal patterns for recurrent
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protein-only or not‚ is remarkably resistant to a myriad of physical ‚ chemical and biological treatments and retains infectivity after: • Irradiation with UV light • Nucleases • Hydrolysis • Bleach • Intense heat of 132*C for 30 minutes Research Proposal: Lichens – natural born prion killers? Lichens are composite symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic organism (usually algae or a cyanobacteria). Current approaches to therapy : • Image showing the spongiform
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There are five different stages of sleep: stages one through four and then REM. The first stage of sleep is simply the transition from consciousness to unconsciousness. The first stage of sleep is often disregarded as not sleeping at all‚ and this is the time when people start day dreaming. Day dreams too are often disregarded in studies of dreams. The brain is constantly trying to improve itself‚ though sometimes the dreams are trying to develop character skills and other time they are just working
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Many children say that they believe that the things that they experienced and the friendships that they forged at summer sleep-away camps are some of the most important and memorable in their lives. Others argue that summer sleep-away camps are negative experiences that take away from the potential experiences that a child can have by staying home during the summer. Summer sleep-away camps allow children to experience things that they enjoy while building life skills. They also allow children to meet
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Research Paper By Jonathan Ilunga Sonoma State University Abstract This paper will aim to define narcissistic personality disorder as a whole. The document will cover the topics of symptoms‚ prevalence‚ and contributing factor. In addition to covering the general description of the disorder the paper will present a case study to provide a clearer image of the parameters of NPD. 2 scientific studies will be presented in order to offer empirical data
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Analyzing Psychological Disorders Your Name July 9‚ 2011 PSY 240 Final Paper I just wanted to thank you for considering me for the position of a psychologist. It was a pleasure meeting with you today. As a psychologist‚ we are expected to know all of the disorders that are out there and know how to help the people who have these disorders. With this in mind‚ I would like to discuss the disorder of schizophrenia in the first part of this paper. I will discuss what area of the brain
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