For example, one psychologist may use descriptive psychopathology to which will strive to provide answers for symptoms or mental illness. Either way, psychopathology is formally used to study mental illness or the distresses which may be affecting an individual. The issues of the abnormal psychology will assist in the study by the way we would use it in the attempt to capture interest, trigger concerns, and demands our attention. It also brings us to form and ask certain questions pertaining to any study. Psychopathology is not the same as psychopathy, which has to do with antisocial
Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders characterised by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture. These patterns develop early, are inflexible and are associated with significant distress or disability. [1] The definitions may vary some according to other sources. [2][3] Official criteria for diagnosing personality disorders are listed in the diagnostic manual of
These assessments were provided randomly and a needed response format was utilized (2004). The researchers did place restrictions on the study due to the selected participant pool. The dispositions of the participants were noted of psychiatric history, mobility, response to treatment, potential for relapse, motivation to change, and potential legal issues (2004). Lin et al. utilized multiple methods to collect data from the participants.
Early childhood is a time of remarkable cognitive development. Cognitive abilities associated with memory, reasoning, problem-solving and thinking continue to emerge throughout childhood. Children during this stage are learning to figure out the world around them. It is hard not to mention the work of psychologist Jean Piaget, One of the key concepts in Piaget's theory is the use of
Numerous theoretical models illustrate the importance of the treatment process for abnormal psychology. The psychosocial model relates to internal conflicts as between the conscious and unconscious mind as the individual responds to environmental stimuli. This aspect model focuses on relationships, social status, memories, and peer group environments (Hansell & Damour, 2008). Contributions of physical and biochemical functions relates to the biological or medical model and how the human body reacts and influences mental illness and dysfunctions. The focus of this model concerns the brain and functions and abnormal behaviors and unobservable deviant thought processes (Hansell & Damour, 2008).
3. This article has made me curious about other treatment methods for ASD. It has also made me wonder how the methods of treatment would change when treating patients with different mental
Greater numbers of young children with complicated, seriousphysical health, mental health, or developmental problems areentering foster care during the early years when brain growth is most active. Every effort should be made to make foster care a positive experience and a healing process for the child. Threats to a child's development from abuse and neglect should be understood by all participants in the child welfare system. Pediatricians have an important role in assessing the child's needs, providing comprehensive services, and advocating on the child's behalf. The developmental issues important for young children in fostercare are reviewed, including: 1) the implications and consequences of abuse, neglect, and placement in foster care
A number of studies cited in Ehlers and Clark (2000, p. 342) demonstrate the link between persistent PTSD and: appraisals of the trauma, beliefs about PTSD symptoms, and negative judgments about other people’s post-trauma responses. A recent study (Dunmore, Clark, & Ehlers, 2001) demonstrates that cognitive variables predict
ADHD is a biologically based disorder of brain function”. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov) Scientists believe that neurotransmitters in the brain may affect ADHD. Brain cells (or neurons) communicate with one another using chemicals (called neurotransmitters) Messages that relate to emotion, behavior, thinking and attention are generated by two specific neurotransmitters called norepinephrine and dopamine. It is the belief that these two neurotransmitters may have an impairment or imbalance. ADHD and the possible causes continue to be a subject of medical research.
ADHD refers to a family of related chronic neurobiological disorders that interfere with an individual's capacity to regulate activity level (hyperactivity), inhibit behavior (impulsivity), and attend to tasks (inattention) in developmentally appropriate ways. The core symptoms of ADHD include an inability to sustain attention and concentration, developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. As its name implies, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by two distinct sets of symptoms: inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.Although these problems usually occur together, one may be present without the other to qualify for a diagnosis. Inattention or attention deficit may not