...Mid-term paper “Paul’s Case,” is a seemingly simple story of a boy who is lost in the world that ends in tragedy. It is a familiar idea that is used often in literature. A character will seemingly have nowhere to turn, and do the unthinkable: cut (themselves) lose from the world and take their own life. The big question in “Paul’s Case,” is why? Often times when a character takes their own life, it is when there is no other viable option, or when they believe it is the right thing to do. In this story however, Paul doesn’t necessarily kill himself because he thinks it’s the right thing to do, and arguably he doesn’t do it because he has no other option. Perhaps in his head he has no option, but even then he knows he will simply get punished and return to his home in Cordelia Street (perhaps a fate worse than death to him). So what can be attributed to Paul’s ultimate decision? The answer can be found deep within Paul’s psyche. His decision to take his own life was a last resort act of desperation that was rooted from his feelings of emptiness and fear of mediocrity, disdain for other people, as well as disconnect from the world and reality. Paul’s actual case is one of great debate, and there are a lot of theories as to what his “problem” was or if he even had one to begin with. Despite all the debate, it is undeniable that a large part of Paul’s problems are rooted within his own feelings and delusions. The biggest problem for Paul is this underlying sense of emptiness and...
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...Malingering is the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms motivated by external incentives. The motivations can include external incentives such as avoiding military duty, avoiding work, obtaining financial compensation, evading criminal prosecution, or obtaining drugs. Malingering is different from lying in that is intended deception about a physical or psychological problem (as opposed to deception about anything else). Obviously, it is possible for an evaluee to both lie and malinger but the two are separate issues to be considered in a criminal forensic evaluation. Whether the information that the evaluee's reported was consistent across the evaluation and with case and file information/collateral information is important to address in a report addressing the issue of reliability or value of self report and other information. It is equally important to address the issue of malingering and whether you believe that the evaluee complaints have any soundness; this should be addressed in addition to, but not completely separate from, the issue of the reliability or value of the information that the evaluee has provided throughout the evaluation. Malingering, like psychopathy, is a global area of concern for any criminal forensic evaluation; that is, the possibility of malingering should always be evaluated in any type of criminal forensic evaluation context. Very little is known about the ways in which the malingerer's operate...
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...psychological disorder that is characterized by a separation of thought and emotion. The illness removes the subject from reality and a person can become overcome by delusions that impair their social, professional, and personal life. Schizophrenics are commonly viewed as deranged lunatics that are incapable of rational thought and should be avoided due to a tendency towards violence. John Nash, a successful mathematician, was among the first people to challenge the stereotypes against schizophrenics. Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that develops later in life, so the young Nash showed in obvious signs of the illness he would struggle with later in his life. He a love for education, preferring books and experiments to the activities other children typically enjoy. As he grew up, Nash struggled with social interactions and knowledge as an escape. In college, he was teased for his odd behavior and he challenged his bullies...
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...V. Thought Content and Mental Trends 1. Neologism- Throughout the conversation appropriate words were used by A.B. She did not incorporate new words made by herself in her sentences. 2. Word salad- Words and and phrases used made sense and there were no incoherent mixture of words. 3. Circumstantial- She does not manifest this trait. 4. Tangentiality- Her answer to the questions asked of her was direct to the point. 5. Incoherence- During the first half of the conversation it went smoothly. There is relevance to her responds. However, during the later part of the conversation there were some changes to the information she had given us earlier. And some of the information were unsure of. 6. Verbigerate- There were no repetition of words. The construction of her sentences were fairly good. 7. Echolalia- Psychopathological repitition of words and phrases were not manifested. 8. Loosening of association and flight of ideas- A.B stays on subject and responds relevantly to the questions being asked however towards the end of the interaction she looses association and answers illogically. Question |Answer |Evaluation | "Naa kay anak?"|"Wala. Pero ganahan ko magka anak"|Good. Appropriate words were used. She did no incorporate new word made be herself.| "Naa kay asawa?"|"Wala. Naa rakoy uyab."|Good. Words anf phrases used made sense and there were no incoherent mixture of words"| “Unsa’y mga permi nimo buhaton diri?”|“Diri lang mag higda...
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...The first thing I did was try to understand the word paranoia. After checking a few dictionaries I found that it was a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, grandeur, or excessive distrust. What is a delusion? It's a false belief held despite evidence to the contrary. Are extreme security measures acting on false threats that don't really exist? Some consider some of my security strategies a bit extreme. I call it meticulous precaution. Sure, the threat might not be real. No one may ever actually want what you have on your PC. But does that really matter? Does the threat have to be real to warrant strong security? Sometimes I have a "Password Day" where I change every password I own on the same day, just in case someone might happen to have one of my passwords. I frequently change my passwords after traveling. Its not that I think someone is trying to hack me, but I also don't think someone is not trying to hack me. That's really not the point. There's no need to analyze the threat of every situation. Just practice strong security always and you should be okay. I frequently see people posting PGP signed e-mails to security mailing lists. It's not that these people are afraid of someone actually spoofing fake comments from them on the latest CGI flaw; they just make it a practice to sign every e-mail, no matter how trivial it might be. Sure, these people are signing e-mails when it's really not important, but I doubt they get caught not signing...
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...Warning: This blog entry is one big spoiler alert, so if you haven't seen "Shutter Island" but want to then please refrain from reading this until you've paid your ten dollars and fifty cents. "Shutter Island" is one of those films that rips the rug out from under your expectations with the frequency and intensity of a magican's act. Initially, we think we are watching a well-intentioned U.S. Marshall named Teddy enter an insane asylum/prison hoping to uncover the whereabouts of a recently-disappeared patient/inmate. Later, our strangeness barometer begins to beep and we recalibrate our assumptions. Now we think we are witnessing a brave and bereaved soul searching for damning evidence that will expose Shutter Island as an expensive, cutting-edge torture chamber. Only during the final act (unless you've connected the foreshadowing dots), when our barometer falls off the charts, do we realize that the narrative is really about tragic psychosis and elaborate role play. Overall, I found the film to be a very intense, somewhat entertaining discussion of lines - the kind of elusive, easily blurred lines that exist between perception and reality, normalcy and insanity, even exceptional and subpar filmmaking. There is another extremely relevant though largely ignored line of which I'd like to discuss, the line between realistic and melodramatic portraits of clinical psychology. Although issues like delusions and 20th century inpatient treatment are aggressively examined within...
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...While schizophrenia does run in families, about 60% of people with schizophrenia do not have any family members with the disorder (Dean, K., & Murray, R. M. 2005). Also, people genetically predisposed to schizophrenia don’t always develop it. This shows that a merely biological model is inherently flawed. Twin studies have suggested that biological factors such as inherited genes may make a person vulnerable to the disorder, but environmental triggers are required to actually acquire it. A better model would take into account this type of gene-environment interaction. In fact, studies have suggested some environmental factors that could trigger schizophrenia such as prenatal exposure to a viral infection, low oxygen levels at birth, or even parental loss or separation (Dean, K., & Murray, R. M....
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...Running Head: SHUTTER ISLAND 1 Shutter Island and Delusional Disorder Lynn Fontenot Ilze Nix University of Maryland University College 02/26/2012 SHUTTER ISLAND 2 Abstract A behind the scenes look at the disorder that plagues the character in “Shutter Island”. To inform the audience exactly what a Delusional Disorder is and what characterizes Delusional Disorder. SHUTTER ISLAND 3 “Shutter Island” is one of those films that glue you to the screen with suspense and mystery. Initially, we think we are watching a well-intentioned U.S. Marshall named Teddy enter an insane asylum hoping to uncover the whereabouts of a recently-disappeared patient. Later, we begin to doubt our initial idea of a simple missing person case. Now we think we are witnessing a brave, intelligent and dedicated U.S. Marshall searching for damning evidence that will expose...
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...Erich Yeung Delusion vs Reality “Paul’s Case,” is a seemingly simple story of a boy who is lost in the world that ends in tragedy. It is a familiar idea that is used often in literature. A character will seemingly have nowhere to turn, and do the unthinkable: cut (themselves) lose from the world and take their own life. The big question in “Paul’s Case,” is why? Often times when a character takes their own life, it is when there is no other viable option, or when they believe it is the right thing to do. In this story however, Paul doesn’t necessarily kill himself because he thinks it’s the right thing to do, and arguably he doesn’t do it because he has no other option. Perhaps in his head he has no option, but even then he knows he will simply get punished and return to his home in Cordelia Street (perhaps a fate worse than death to him). So what can be attributed to Paul’s ultimate decision? The answer can be found deep within Paul’s psyche. His decision to take his own life was a last resort act of desperation that was rooted from his feelings of emptiness and fear of mediocrity, disdain for other people, as well as disconnect from the world and reality. Paul’s actual case is one of great debate, and there are a lot of theories as to what his “problem” was or if he even had one to begin with. Despite all the debate, it is undeniable that a large part of Paul’s problems are rooted within his own feelings and delusions. The biggest...
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...good source, I liked it 4. "Understanding Schizophrenia." : Symptoms, Types, Causes, and Early Warning Signs. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2014. Content includes information about schizophrenia. Its information was useful to infer Pilgrim’s illness. No weaknesses, very good source, I liked it 5. "What Is Psychosis? Fraser Health Early Psychosis Intervention." What Is Psychosis? Fraser Health Early Psychosis Intervention. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014. Content includes information about psychosis. Its information was useful to infer Pilgrim’s illness. No weaknesses, very good source, I liked it 6. "Mental Health and Delusional Disorder." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2014. Content includes information about delusional disorder. Its information was useful to infer Pilgrim’s illness and ensure that Pilgrim does not have the delusional disorder. No weaknesses, very good source, I liked it 7. "Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for...
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...Willy Loman When one thinks of Willy Loman, victim is the last word that comes to mind. His character flaws make him responsible for his own misfortune. He has never taken responsibility for any of the disgraces in his life and has constantly blamed everyone, for not being able to live the life he feels he deserves. Some people are able to curb unrealistic expectations into something that is more tangible for them, while others such as Willy are not. Normally a salesman is someone who is able to accept their flaws and learn ways to improve, because this is how they make their living. Because Willy Loman never fully accepts his flaws, he has no way of progressing in life. He has reached the age where he can’t compete with the younger salesmen or keep up with the traveling that is required in order to be successful in his field. This is causing great strife in his life. The pride of a man can contribute to his life by being either a great asset or a ridiculous flaw. This trait is definitely a flaw for Willy Loman. Pride can assist you with taking control of your life and allow you to get what you think you deserve, however, it can also be crippling. This was the case for Willy. Pride kept him from talking to his boss earlier in his life as to why he needs to stop traveling and work from New York. Driving over 700 miles out of town just to come home empty handed would be too much for anyone, but it definitely weighs a toll on a 60 year old man. Once Biff decided he would stay...
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...more quickly and prevent the patient from self-harming themselves. Cotard’s Syndrome, is a rare mental illness in which the patient believes that they have already passed away, or that their organs have shut down. There has been a case study of a “43- year- old woman who believed that she had ‘no brain, nerves, chest, or entrails and was just skin and bone’ that ‘neither God or the Devil existed,’ and that she did not need food, for ‘she was eternal and would live forever.’ she had asked to be burned alive and had made various suicidal attempts.” (Berrios). Even with the illness being so rare, there have been multiple case studies done upon it, which means that it may not always be linked to other psychological disorders as many believe. With many psychological disorders, there is the risk of the patient harming others, which has been seen in a few cases, it is more common for a patient to harm themselves (Huber). While “the delusion of being dead is common, but delusions of immortality can also be present” ( Huber). Not only does the delusion of immortality confirm that the patient does have some psychological problems, but it also challenges doctors when trying to find a treatment. Patients with Cotard’s Syndrome can be extremely...
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...inside must deal with when a member is said to be a schizophrenic—schizophrenia being a mental disorder that causes people to misinterpret reality and can make them suffer from hallucinations, social ineptitude, intense delusions, and paranoia. Though there is little information offered, it is very likely that this disorder caused much of the conflict within the poem. There is enough evidence to deduce that the poem itself could very well be centered on schizophrenia and the distress is can cause, even though it is never clearly stated aside from the title itself. There are no characters formally introduced and are only vaguely alluded to in a past-tense style, making it difficult to decipher if the disorder is truly the culprit....
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...HSP3UI - Movie: A Beautiful Mind 1. Define and explain the term schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder often characterized by abnormal social behaviour and failure to recognize what is real. Common symptoms include false beliefs, unclear or confused thinking, auditory hallucinations, reduced social engagement and emotional expression, and inactivity. A person with schizophrenia often hears voices, experiences delusions and hallucinations and may believe thoughts, feelings and actions are controlled or shared by someone else. 2. When did John first have symptoms or problems? How long has this been going on? John went through most if not all the symptoms of schizophrenia. John’s wife, Alicia, who was pregnant with their child when the first symptoms of his disease become apparent. This had probably been happening for a long time but it was just not as apparent before. 3. Can you find any examples of how there is a stigma attached to mental illness? Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. Stigma brings experiences and feelings of: shame, blame, hopelessness, distress, misrepresentation in the media, reluctance to seek and/or accept necessary help. This could attach to mental illness because stigma can cause mental illnesses if it gets to a certain point. 4. “I don’t much like people and they don’t much like me”. Comment on John Nash’s statement by using examples from the film. John Nash is very socially awkward...
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...umbrella term for mental states traditionally characterised by a loss of contact with reality, during which sufferers may experience episodes of hallucinations and delusional thinking, distorted thoughts or behaviours, even personality changes. Current criteria for diagnosis includes experiencing one or more symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behaviour, negative symptoms; disturbed social cognition and functioning, bizarre behaviour, emotional labiality (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Traditionally treatment and conceptualisation of psychotic symptoms has been more the domain of psychiatry. The use of ‘psychosis’ as a term first emerged towards the end of the 1800’s as a new label for ‘madness’ and as a way of classifying illness of the mind. It wasn’t until the mid 1900’s there was a shift in the perception of psychosis and possible psychological processes contributing to psychotic experiences. Bentall (1993) further supported this by writing about understanding psychotic symptoms based on an individuals’ presenting distress/ difficulties rather than focusing on a medical model of psychosis treatment. Though Aaron Beck in the development of the cognitive approach to emotional disorders did explore the idea of adapting a cognitive model to psychosis in a paper in 1952, “Successful outpatient psychotherapy of a chronic schizophrenic with a delusion based on borrowed guilt”, it hasn’t been until the last few decades...
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