PSYC 107 1nd EditionLecture 30Outline of Last LectureI. Psychological Disorders FactsII. Perspectives & TypesIII. What is a DisorderIV. Historical ConceptsV. Modern ConceptsVI. Neurosis vs PsychosisVII. CausesVIII. DSM-VOutline of Current LectureI. DSM-VII. Autism EpidemicIII. Intermittent Explosive DisorderIV. Pathological GamblingV. Anxiety Disorders- Panic AttacksVI. PhobiaCurrent LectureI. DSM-IV- Utilized the prevalence of mental disorders along different axes AXIS I Clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention Psychological disorder than may impair functioning and are stressful and factors that are not disorders but that may affect functioning Early onset of bipolarThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. AXIS 2 Personality disorder and mental retardations Rigid, enduring, maladaptive personality patterns and mental retardations Bulimia nervosa, without purging AXIS 3 General medical conditions Chronic and acute illnesses and medical condition that may impactmental heath Diabetes AXIS 4 Psychosocial and environmental problems Problems in the physical surroundings of the person that may have an impact on diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes Child abuse victim, unemployement AXIS 5 Global assessment functioning Overall judgement of current functioning, including, mental, social, and occupational- The number of psychological disorders have expanded from 60 to 400- The DSM-V will have a behavioral addictions section, a binge eating disorder, hoarding- Some people say that the criticisms casts too wide of a net- “mathematics disorders”II. Autism Epidemic- Happened between 1993 and 2003- Vaccines were investigated as a cause as were environmental factors- ADA- autistic children received aid, encouraged diagnosis III. Intermittent Explosive Disorder- Several episodes of impulsive behavior that results in serious damage to the person and property- Degree of aggressiveness is more than the circumstance- Episodic violence can be better accounted for by another mental or physical medical conditionIV. Pathological Gambling- Preoccupied with gambling Such as: reliving past experiences Planning the next venture Thinking of ways to get money in order to gamble it- Needs to gamble with increasing amount of money in order to get the same feeling from gambling- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to control or cut back on gambling- Is restless or irritable when attempting to cut back- Gamble as a way of escaping from problems- Usually returns another day in order to get even - Lies to family members in order to cover up the amount of money spent- Has committed illegal acts to finance gambling- Has lost a significant relationship, job, career, or school because of gambling- Relies on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gamblingV. Anxiety Disorders- Generalized: Continual feelings of worry, anxiety, physical tension, and irritability Often exhibits other anxiety orders like panic or phobias- Panic disorder: repeated and unexpected panic attacks along with behavior change to avoid attacks Nervous feelings escalate to fear or terror- Panic Attacks Racing heartbeat Difficulty breathing Paralyzing terrir Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea Trembling, sweating, shaking Choking ,chest pains Hot flashes, sudden chills Tingling in toes and fingers Fear that you are crazy or about to die- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Marked by repeated and lengthy immersion in obsession, compulsion, or both- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Marked emotional disturbance after experiencing or witnessing severely stressful event Four or more of: Haunting memories Nightmares Social withdrawal Jumpy anxiety Sleep problemsVII. Phobia- Intense fear of an object or situation that is out of proportion of its actual threat Agoraphobia – fear of being in a place or situation where escaping is difficult Specific phobia – intense fear of objects, places, or situations Social phobia – marked fear of public appearances in which embarrassment or humiliation is possible such as pubic speaking, eating, or
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