Presentation on theme: "Chapter 18: Psychological Disorders"— Presentation transcript: 1 Chapter 18: Psychological Disorders Show
2 Think-Write-Pair-Share: 3 Understanding Psychological Disorders
4 What is Abnormal? “Normal” is difficult to define because of diversity in Culture Beliefs Habits Abnormal in one culture or
context may seem completely normal in another Discussion Question: How does the idea of being “normal” impact the treatment of mental illness? 5 What Are Psychological Disorders? 6 Identifying Psychological Disorders 7 Socially Unacceptable Behavior
8 What are four features that might indicate a psychological disorder? 9 Classifying Psychological Disorders
10 Anxiety and Mood Disorders
11 What Is Anxiety? Anxiety refers to a generalized state of dread or uneasiness that occurs in response to a vague or imagined danger, as opposed to fear, which is a response to a real danger or threat. Characterized by Nervousness Inability to relax Concern about losing control
Trembling Sweating Rapid heart rate Shortness of breath Increased blood pressure Everyone feels anxious at times, but constant anxiety can interfere with effective living. 12 Anxiety Disorders
13 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
14 Anxiety Disorder: Compulsive Hoarding 15
How are anxiety disorders different from normal anxious reactions? 16
Types of Mood Disorders
17 Dealing With Depression: Sam Wineburg, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning at Stanford University
18 What are some ways that mood disorders can disrupt one’s daily life? 19 Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders 20 Dissociative Disorders 21 Dissociative Identity Disorder (Formerly “Multiple Personality Disorder”)
22 Somatoform Disorders Somatization: the expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms. People with somatoform disorders have psychological problems (such as depression) but experience inexplicable physical symptoms (such as paralysis). Patients experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a
major part of the body for which there is no known medical explanation Patients often show a lack of concern for their symptoms. Conversion Disorder A person’s unrealistic preoccupation with thoughts that he or she has a serious disease. Patients may become absorbed by minor physical symptoms and sensations. Hypochondriasis –
23 Schizophrenia Main Idea Schizophrenia is the most serious psychological disorder, causing thought disruption and a decreased ability to function normally.
24 The “Hollywood” Version of Schizophrenia 25 What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia: characterized by loss of contact with reality. Can be very disabling and can lead to the affected person’s inability to function independently First appears in young adulthood Usually develops gradually, but can also appear suddenly Most striking symptoms are: Hallucinations Delusions Thought disorders
Other symptoms include social withdrawal, impaired social skills, loss of normal emotional responses. Occasionally, may go into a catatonic stupor: an immobile, expressionless, comalike state. 26 How can psychological disorders impact
creativity? 27 What is the basic characteristic of schizophrenia? Is characteristic of manic depression that consists of extreme excitement characterized by hyperactivity and chaotic behavior?Mania: extreme excitement characterized by hyperactivity and chaotic behavior, into depression.
What mood disorder is marked by hyperactive wildly optimistic episodes?Mania-a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state. Bipolar Disorder-a mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania. (formerly called manic-depressive disorder).
What are behavior patterns or mental processes that cause serious personal suffering or may interfere with a person's ability to function IJ every day life?Psychological disorders are behavior patterns or mental processes that cause serious personal suffering or interfere with a person's ability to cope with everyday life. Estimates suggest that almost one third of the adults in the United States have experienced some type of psychological disorder.
What are repetitive ritual behaviors often involving checking or cleaning called?Compulsions-repetitive ritual behaviors, often involving checking or cleaning something.
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