Creativity and Psychosis: Latent Inhibition as a Dual-Track Process Russell Anderson University of Louisiana at Lafayette May 7‚ 2013 Creativity and Psychosis: Latent Inhibition as a Dual-Track Process The connection between genius and madness has been a popular colloquial association for thousands of years. Aristotle‚ for instance‚ once stated‚ “Those who have become eminent in philosophy‚ politics‚ poetry‚ and the arts have all had tendencies toward melancholia”
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work for the next. I work in a hospital and often times we run into the case where the person will have a reaction to a medication and need to switch. We often time see the side effect of the medications and then are forced to switch them to another one. The knowledge that they have multiple different drugs to choose from allows them to trial and error what is best for them. Chapter 13 touched on many personality disorders that we hear of each day but went into
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Introduction The Meridian Sid Martin Bridge House is a mixed gender‚ in-patient residential substance abuse treatment program. The program accommodates twelve women and twenty- four men; the numbers indicate‚ the program is dominated by males. By observance‚ mixed gender programs can cause significant distractions in the recovery process. Within a couple weeks of treatment‚ many clients develop intimate relationships with other clients. It has been reported‚ that many clients who develop a relationship
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This is a case study of Sarah‚ a 39 year old female who presented at the emergency department with her husband‚ who is worried about her recent behaviour. She is showing classic signs of Hypomania‚ which is commonly associated with Bipolar Disorder. Hypomania has distinguishing features and can be displayed with high energy levels‚ positive mood‚ irritability‚ inappropriate behaviour‚ heightened creativity and mystical experiences (Athanasos 2009). Bipolar Disorder sufferers not only experience highs
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has never participated in treatment for alcohol or other drug use but is receptive to participation in such a program. He denied having a substance abuse problem‚ but stated he would go to treatment if he was court ordered. Mental and Physical Health Daniel and his parents report Daniel has been diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It was reported Daniel is currently taking Adderall‚ Clonidine and Vyvanse. Daniel has shown no indications of homicidal ideation and no
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Schizophrenia has emerged as one the diseases that are affecting our society at a large extent in modern days. Schizophrenia affects life of a person suffering from this disorder in thousands of ways‚ effects and severity of the problem varies from person to person who is suffering from schizophrenia. The disease is considered to affect teens and those who are around 20-22 year of age‚ but in reality‚ this disorder can affect people of any age and sex and also it does not depend upon the geographical
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Mood Swings Have you ever felt that feeling when you hate every single thing around you? Or the feeling that even someone breathing can annoy you? And lets not forget that feeling when you’re just sad and you just feel so empty‚ for no apparent reason? Well‚ being a girl it kind of comes naturally being hormonal and all at that certain time every month and no it doesn’t immediately mean that were bipolar. But‚ not only girls experience these kinds of hormonal activities even boys do. Studies
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Psychological Disorder Analysis There are many disorders that Marla may have. The one I found to be the most common that she may have is Major depression disorder. Based on the little information given about Marla it is stated that she has had trouble sleeping‚ feeling jumpy‚ and unable to concentrate. All of these things have affected Marla’s life and her work. I think out of those symptoms she would most likely fall under the category of Major depression disorder. Many people develop depression
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Writing) Mood Food Just the thought of food makes people happy. This is not so uncommon‚ since we depend on food for many reasons other than hunger. When we feel lonely and sad some people indulge in eating. Also when we are happy we celebrate by treating ourselves to a favourite meal or snack. Food is responsible for the production of mood enhancing chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters that are most sensitive to diet and influential in affecting mood are serotonin
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2010 Controlled Substances By definition a controlled substance is a “drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are regulated under the Controlled Substance Act.” Controlled substances can range from marijuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ crystal meth‚ and even prescription drugs. They are considered illegal in the state of Illinois and if caught with them you can be convicted with severe punishment. But‚ what if they are being used for medical reasons? (Controlled Substances) According to
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