...would say, “he came back from war and he didn’t come back the same”. My cousin went through two tours of Iraq between the time of 2007-2009 and before that he had two years of training. In total he spent six years with the military before retiring; He had issues transitioning from a marine infantry soldier to normal civilian life and I observed and wondered what was wrong with him. The reason I chose this article was because this was an in depth-review of post-traumatic disorder at the time of 2007, which was around time the time my cousin enlisted to the marines. My goal was to see if his PTSD could have been prevented if he had done some research before enlisting into the military. This article Occupational Medicine: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder had and overall in-depth information regarding post-traumatic disorder and the information I felt was necessary for the education of others about PTSD. Article Summary The article by Jonathan J. Bisson “Occupational Medicine” (2007) an in-depth review of general post-traumatic stress disorder which Identifies what are the causes, which is anyone who has had a traumatizing experience the symptoms as Bisson explains: In order to satisfy...
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...chapter to me over the course was chapter 12: Psychological Disorders. Chapter 12 was most important to me because I want to be a police officer one day and as a police officer I know that I'll be dealing with many people who have psychological disorders. I liked how the chapter went really in-depth discussing all the different kinds of disorders including anxiety, eating, mood, personality, and dissociative. As a police officer I will most likely run into personality and mood disorders the most; so those two really caught my attention. Knowing what signs and symptoms to look for when dealing with mood and personality disorders could very well help me out someday. Police officers themselves are often diagnosed with psychological disorders because of all the constant violence they endure. Understanding how they cope with this and what they might be thinking was very interesting to me. I agree with Jessica, my favorite chapter was chapter 12 too. I like how she favors chapter 12 because she could possibly put it to use one day and that’s the same exact reason it's my favorite. She also mentions that she enjoyed learning how people with psychological disorders think and what they go through, which was relatable to my reasoning. She said wants to help kids with these disorders and I think that is very praiseworthy. I too want to help people with these same disorders, but at the same time keep people with violent psychological disorders away from harming others and help seeking...
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...One might not know that although schizophrenia only occurs in about 1% of the population, it takes up about ¼ of the population in mental institutes. After reading a couple articles I went in more depth in learning what schizophrenia is than we did in class. Dr Kim T. Mueser and Susan R McGurk were the authors of the first article I read. The title of the article is “Schizophrenia.” In this article, it explains that schizophrenia is among the top long-term disabilities and how often it occurs in the population. As well as the epidemiology of schizophrenia, the authors note on how schizophrenia is diagnosed and its clinical description. The description of schizophrenia included all of the negative symptoms and what schizophrenia may affect in the every day life. Schizophrenia is mostly genetic which makes it most likely to occur in the same family and or in adoption cases. As well, Schizophrenia is not noticeable until around the ages of sixteen to thirty years old. The article explains that there are many different treatments for schizophrenia but no cures. The treatment only helps with coping with the illness not curing it. The article was very informative, which helped me understand what schizophrenia is and how it affects the world. After reading every little fact about schizophrenia in the first article, the second article I decided that I should read some personal experiences of schizophrenia. As a nurse, Ghafoor S. explains that the goal of treatment is to help...
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...EATING DISORDERS 1 Eating Disorders Connie DePlonty Bay Mills Community College EATING DISORDERS 2 Abstract We have all heard the typical stereotypes of the “perfect body.” Who has a perfect body and what does it look like? Are all girls supposed to be tiny and twig-like, and are all guys supposed to have washboard abs? No, and if this were true, that is how we all would have been created. According to the NEDA website (2014) “everyone is different, and that is what makes people interesting, if everyone were the same then we would have no individuality." It is important that the message of being your own person, to embrace your individualism and love who you are gets to young adults and teenagers. When the message does not get across there are serious consequences such as the development of eating disorders. This paper will review the types of eating disorders, history of the disorders, how they may be diagnosed, signs and symptoms and possible treatment options. EATING DISORDERS 3 “Eating disorders are psychological problems marked by an obsession with food and weight. There are four general categories of eating disorders these are; Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating, Bulimia nervosa and a category called (EDNOS) eating disorders not otherwise specified” (Eating disorders - In Depth Report...
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...|ASSIGNMENT 1 | |Question 1 |What is meant in psychology by the term ‘attachment’? | | | | | |The psychological explanation for the term ‘attachment’ is where you form an emotional bond to| | |another person or object both physically and mentally. And to feel secure. | | |John Bowlby (1969) described it as a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings.| | | | | |He also stated that early experiences In childhood have an important influence on development | | |& behavior on the individual’s life. | | | | | |Attachment behavior is essentially a survival strategy from evolution for protecting infants | | |from predators. ...
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... Psychological Disorders In-depth February 3, 2012 Mystery of the Minds is one of the things that come to the mind, when it concerns Psychological disorders. Many disorders of the mind are caused by physical factors in the brain that interact with people’s real life experiences, along with current stressful situation. The cause of some disorders is an imbalance in the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. There are 8 categories of Psychological disorders, which is still a phenomenon to many scientists. They are: mood, anxiety, psychosomatic and somatoform, dissociative, sexual, personality, schizophrenia disorder and childhood disorders. Mood Disorder is a state of the mine that overwhelms a person with emotions, such as sadness. It can happen to anyone including children. Many people with mood disorders go into a state of depression and a large percentage become bipolar. Some of the people who suffer with depression experience a deep sadness, and some go into a state, whereas they lose interest in things that they love, and in people, who they are accustom to being in the presence. Many people who suffer with mood disorders feel as if they are a failure in life. Some people go into a deeper depression that occurs after a divorce, loss of a love one, or because of a substance abuse. Many of the symptoms for mood disorders are isolation, severe depression, misery...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Social Science | | |PSY/300 Version 5 | | |General Psychology | | |Group MU13BSP04 | | |8/6/13-9/3/13 | | |Louis Battistone M.A., LMFT, RAS | | |909-239-2496 | Copyright © 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description General Psychology is a survey course which introduces the student to the major topics in scientific psychology as applied to human behavior. Applications of these principles will...
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...Psychological Disorders and Treatment For this Assignment, you will apply the course material by answering the following questions in a 2-4 page, double-spaced paper. In completing this Assignment, be sure to use specific examples and references from the text. You will need a cover page, which includes your name, the name of the class and section, and the date. Psychological disorders and their treatment are a fascinating area to study. Imagine you are now a psychology professional, working with two separate clients, each experiencing one of the disorders which you read about this past week. (Be sure to use a different fictitious client than the one you discussed in the Unit 9 Discussion.) 1. Describe how you will identify the specific disorder through actual symptoms which the clients present, using the DSM-IV TR. 2. Recommend two different types of treatment options for each client based on the main four approaches we discussed this term (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Behavioral). 3. What specific techniques might you try using to help this client based on these schools of thought? 4. What are the ethical obligations of psychology professionals when it comes to selecting the best treatment? Jon is a 66 year old father of three grown children and is recently separated from his wife of 40 years, Myrna. Jon states that he is a Vietnam vet with service dates from 1963-1969 and a tour and a half of duty in Vietnam. He suffers from nightmares...
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...Explore, in depth, one well-known criminal case. You may select your own case, or select from one of the following: Jeffery McDonald, Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournos, John Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the Craigslist killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony Sowell, or Dennis Rader (BTK strangler). Your case study should focus on the following 1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2. Must include a title page with the following: a. Title of paper b. Student’s name c. Course name and number d. Instructor’s name e. Date submitted 3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6. Must use five to eight scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library. 7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. a.Summarize the case, including a description of the offense(s), the investigation, and the outcome (such as the trial and sentencing). b.Analyze the psychological history or path that took the criminal to commit his or her crime(s). Describe the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that you believe led to the offender’s...
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...Psych 1 Research paper Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders can be very serious, and in most cases are very serious. As many as 450 million people suffer around the world from mental illnesses, including various anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and more. Psychological disorders can be mentally debilitating and even lead to self-harm and suicide. These disorders and illnesses are nothing to joke about and should be taken seriously. Psychologists point that while someone may have a disorders, they shouldn't be looked at as they're disorder. For instance a child with autism should not be referred to as an "autistic person". Instead we should say "people with autism" because there is so much more to people than their disorder. We are all still humans, regardless of the disorder or illness that some of us may have. Psychological disorders may not always be noticeable to friends, family and/or their surroundings as we may not be able to see their disability. Psychological disorders are often referred to as invisible disabilities, because even though someone may have one, they're often able to hide it from you. I think the majority of people that choose to hide their mental illnesses is due to the fact they don't want to be looked at as "crazy". I, myself, have an anxiety and mood disorder and I can say I choose to hide this from most people because I don't want to be looked at as "a crazy person" or mentally unstable, even though that may very...
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...Psychological Disorder Analysis Laura Baker Psy/270 February 18, 2012 Monica Mauri Psychological Disorder Analysis Maria is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who came to the clinic ascribing of having trouble sleeping, feeling “jumpy all of the time,” and experiencing difficulty concentrating. She further said, “That these symptoms are causing problems for her at work, where she is an accountant.” She perceived these symptoms to be her cause of declined performance at her job. So she is very concerned about this, and has come in to seek our help. Upon intake Maria’s symptoms stand in need for analysis to come to a diagnosis. As Maria’s symptoms meet various criteria for Bipolar disorder, Dysthmic disorder, and Major Depression must be eliminated or ruled out. The suspected diagnosis upon her intake is Bipolar disorder or Major Depression. A complete assessment will be done on Maria, and a diagnosis will be determined. After a diagnosis has been established, a brief overview will be explained and possible causes will be explained also, and then followed by an ongoing effective plan of treatment to return the patient to a level of functioning with reduced symptoms. Maria participated in an in-depth interview process. The first questions initially posed to Maria a starting point for further analysis included in the following: 1. Did you remember any significant problems in your childhood? Yes. I was abused at age eight through twelve by a family member, but I do not remember...
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...(Johnson, 2003) The nurture approach tells that people are influenced by their surroundings. In this approach, "A nurtured gay person is one that is 'made' gay." (Johnson, 2003) Originally the American Psychological Association (APA) had deemed homosexuality a mental disease. The debate now- a-days revolve around if sexuality is based on nature, a person’s environment, or based on nurture, a person’s upbringing. Alfred Kinsey pioneered one of the earliest experiments in the 1930s. Kinsey’s research resulted in little besides putting the word homosexual into the common language. Karen Hooker completed the first psychological test in 1957. The research was put together to investigate the relationship between homosexuality, psychological development, and illness. The subjects were given three tests, the Rorschach, TAT, and MAPS. She determined that there was no link between social determinism of sexuality. As an outcome of Hooker’s research, the APA released a statement in 1975 saying that homosexuality was not a mental disorder. According to a recent brochure from the APA, they have “called on psychologists to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long been associated with lesbian, gay, and bisexual orientations.” (American Psychological Association 2008 ) D.F....
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...also take into account differences in biology, in the social and cultural contexts of our lives, and in the individual way we interpret the world. Differences in perspective and the power of perspective to shape experience are themes that run throughout the course. We will study the major perspectives in psychology, research methods, brain and nervous system structures, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognitive and social-emotional development in infancy and childhood, social psychological issues such as conformity and obedience, and some of the major categories of psychological disorders and therapies. You will have a chance to pursue some topics in more depth. The goal of the course is to strike a balance between giving a survey of a very rich, complex field and covering topics in depth. Both understanding of basic psychological principles and practical application will be emphasized. The aim is to enrich your knowledge of psychology and your ability to apply psychological principles to everyday life. Required Text Myers, D. (2011). Exploring psychology, 8th ed. NY: Worth. ISBN: 1-4292-3826-7 Course Learning Objectives To be able to understand, illustrate, apply, and discuss: 1. The major perspectives in psychology 2. How psychologists ask and answer questions 3. The basic structures and functions of the brain and nervous system 4. States of consciousness 5. How humans learn and remember 6. Cognitive and emotional-social development...
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...Fundamental attribution theory (18): People tend to overestimate the importance of dispositional factors and underestimate the role of situational factors. The family of the deceased couple may blame on the driver for not being careful while driving. Also, they may see the driver as inattentive, careless, or aggressive; however, this can be wrong because the family will not be aware of the situation where the driver was in. Psychological disorder (16): mental disorder that is usually maladaptive, disturbing, unusual, and irrational A person usually suffering a minor psychological disorder is likely to create crimes or car accidents, whether it was purposeful or not. The driver might claim that he did not see the red light and purposely made an accident. Inattentional blindness (6): “blindness” when a person attempted to multi-task and failed, thus creating errors on...
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...Psychological Testing Paper Brandy N. Dean University of Phoenix Introduction: Testing in the World of Psychology Within the boundaries of modern psychology the term test has many different meanings to all the different disciplines. Across the many subspecialties, testing methods vary due to the circumstances or said patient’s mental health records. To truly explore the depth and meaning of psychological testing there is a veritable plethora of items in need of exploring. The following study will focus on the definition of testing with context pertaining specifically to the science of studying the inner workings of the human mind. Defining Test: Psychological Focus At its root the definition of the word test has a simple explanation. As defined by Merriam-Webster, within the context required, a test is a series of questions or exercises for measuring the skill, knowledge, intelligence, capacities, or aptitudes of an individual or group (Merriam-Webster, 2014). Within the bounds of psychology though, the definition becomes exponentially more complex. Psychology uses a plethora of different tests designed to elicit a variety of results. Defining testing in the aforementioned field is a bit more difficult than the traditional meaning of the word. Psychological tests are used to diagnose some of the most elusive disorders in the medical field. To make understanding these psychological tests easier, they have been broken down into separate categories for the sake of simplification...
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