PPT-Psychological Disorders Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Schizein Greek for to split phren Greek mind Often mistaken for Split personalities Means SPLIT from REALITY Symptoms Positive Symptoms ADD. Definition. Patterns of behaviour and thought that are atypical, viewed as undesirable, maladaptive and that usually . causes . the persons who experience them considerable distress.. Psychological disorders involve biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.. A class of disorders marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and deterioration of adaptive behavior. GENERAL SYMPTOMS. Delusions and irrational thoughts. Delusions . are false beliefs that are maintained even though they clearly are out of touch with reality. & Therapy. Chapters 16 & 17. Part I: Psychological Disorders. Defining Psychological Disorders. Mental health workers view . psychological disorders. as . persistently. harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions.. Lecture 15. Chapter 14. 2. Defining Abnormality. To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.. William James (1842-1910). Defining Abnormality. 4. Defining Psychological Disorders. UNIT 4: PSYA4. lcb@beauchamp.org.uk. . Topic Content. In relation to their chosen disorder:. Schizophrenia. Depression. Phobic disorders. OCD.  . Candidates should be familiar with the following:. Clinical characteristics of the chosen disorder.. Psychology 40S C. . . McMurray. Source: PSYCHOLOGY. . (8th Edition) David Myers. Psychological Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Mood Disorders. Dissociative Disorders. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders. What is schizophrenia?. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe disease that has affected people throughout history. About 1% of Americans have this disease. This disease makes people that have it interpret reality abnormally. People that have it, may think that someone is controlling their thoughts, reading their mind, or planning to hurt them in any way. The most affected ages are from 14-60 years old. The cause may be genetics or the environment, however it is not proved.. Psychological Disorders and Treatments 8-10% and 7-9% (A combined 15-19% of the exam) Questions to Consider How should we define psychological disorders ? How should we understand disorders? Do underlying biological factors contribute to disorders? Outline. Introduction. . History . Epidemiology. Etiology . Psychosis. Severe form of mental disorder. Greater severity of illness. Lack of insight. Inability to distinguish between subjective experience and reality (hallucinations & delusions). Categorize the following disorders as anxiety, mood, dissociative, or somatoform.. Arachnophobia. Depression. PTSD. Dissociative Identity Disorder. Hypochondria. OCD. Bipolar disorder. Depersonalization disorder. symptoms. Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic illness and characterised by two sets of symptoms; symptoms present during the acute phase; and those present when the illness is well established (chronic).. Understanding . Psychological Disorders. Understanding . Psychological Disorders. Psychopathology. : S. cientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of psychological disorders. What Is a Psychological Disorder?. NOT a “split personality”, a split from . reality. 1% of the U.S. population. A family of disorders, not one single disorder. Many people not diagnosed until 45. Symptoms of Schizophrenia . 1) . Introduction. Disorders on the schizophrenia spectrum. Involve psychosis, . impaired cognitive processes, . unusual or disorganized motor behavior, . social withdrawal. Symptoms of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.