PPT-Moral Panic Theory

The Social Construction of Reality Peter Berger and Thomas Luckman 1966 Knowledge is derived from and maintained by social interaction The meanings of anything are the product of human interpretations and are not in nature. Natali Avila. Dylan Lam. Period 3. AP Psychology. Case Study. A 35-year-old mathematician gave a history of episodic palpitations and faintness over the previous 15 years. . There . had been periods of remission of up to 5 years, but in the past year the symptoms had increased and in the last few days the patient had stopped working because of the distress. . Chapter 6. Anxiety Disorders. . Def: . behaviors . that include phobias, obsessions, compulsions and extreme worry. People with an anxiety disorder share a pre-occupation with , or persistent avoidance of thoughts or situations that provoke fear or anxiety, and frequently have a negative impact on aspects of a person’s life.. How can mass media cause crime?. What is deviancy amplification?. What is a moral panic?. Connector . Watch the clip.. How are young people presented by the media?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5BvCje7nzg&feature=channel. An . explanation. . of why an action is right or wrong or why a person or a person’s character is good or bad. Tells us what it is about an action that . makes it right. Moral Theory cont.. Moral theories alone are . Learning Outcomes. All. will know and understand Stanley Cohen’s theory of . moral panics. .. Most. will understand how this links to Naomi Klein’s . Shock Doctrine. .. Some. will be able to identify contemporary moral panics in the mass media.. With. . Mental Health Issues. Adam Wall. Student Coordinator . and. Student Services . Howie Mandel. Mysophobia. (A . pathological fear of contamination/germs) to the point that he does not shake hands with anyone, including enthusiastic contestants on Deal or No Deal, unless he is wearing latex gloves. Instead of shaking contestants' hands when they offer them, Mandel often opts to exchange fist pounds, put his hands on contestants' shoulders, or give an occasional hug. He once kissed a female contestant on the show for good luck despite his mysophobia. He now takes medicine to control his condition and even pokes fun at himself for it. He revealed on The Howard Stern Show on March 24, 2006, that his shaved head is not related to natural hair loss, but to his mysophobia. He stated that the lack of hair makes him feel cleaner.. By Rachel Jensen. What is Panic Disorder?. “…repeated occurrence of discrete panic attacks” . (DSM-IV, 1994). Random and sudden attacks of fear that last for several minutes . (Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia, 2012). [Fear of a small / enclosed space]. Prof . Craig A. Jackson. Professor of Occupational Health . Psychology. A leading . question…. What’s the difference between dogs and horses?. Aetiology of Claustrophobia. In connection with “Choices” in Harper Lee’s . To Kill a Mockingbird. Moral Dilemma. A train is about to . crash off the track, . killing many people. You can pull a lever that will switch the train . [Fear of a small / enclosed space]. Prof . Craig A. Jackson. Professor of Occupational Health . Psychology. A leading . question…. What’s the difference between dogs and horses?. Aetiology of Claustrophobia. Agoraphobia. Social Phobia. Specific Phobia. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. (PTSD & Acute Stress Disorder. ). Panic Attack . (not a diagnosis). A. Discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which 4 or more of the following develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes. Social and Political Philosophy. Our subject matter this semester has traditionally been associated with practical philosophy.. There are clearly theoretical elements involved (the nature of power, the sources of authority) but the aim of inquiring into these matters is ultimately to make choices about our life together.. Discuss . the different characteristics of antianxiety . drugs. Define some . types of anxiety . disorders. ILOs. Classify types of drugs used for treatment of anxiety. Physical . and emotional distress which .