...Today, Americans tend to believe that the term disability has a broad meaning. Even a subtle difference in one feature of any individual may classify that person as someone with disabilities. In the passage, “Disability and the Justification of Inequality in American History”, author Douglas C. Baynton argues that allegations of disability are at the heart of discrimination against a wide range of people including women, people of color, and immigrants. Although some may disagree, there is convincing evidence supporting Baynton’s argument. “While disabled people can be considered one of the minority groups historically assigned inferior status and subjected to discrimination,” explains the author, “disability has functioned for all such groups as a sign of and justification for inferiority” (Baynton 34). He describes that people of all inferior status are considered to have disabilities. Throughout the text, Baynton restates others’ ideas about what they think about certain groups of people that have “disabilities.” It may be said that any individual that strives away from the normal white and able-bodied male is considered disabled. People against equality of women found that their physical, intellectual, and psychological disabilities left them in that category. Racial inequality supporters and immigration restriction invoked the supposed disabilities of particular racial groups. Therefore, disabled people are one of the minority groups historically assigned inferior...
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...Impacts of Earthquakes Asian Disaster management Centre in Japan stated that there had been several earthquakes like the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in January 1995, Mid Niigata Earthquake in October 2004 and the northeastern Japan earthquakes on 11th March, 2011. Policy on earthquake disasters in japan ensures prompt and elaborate dealing with earthquake disasters through early warnings and evacuations. Though the institution claimed success in the effectiveness of the policy, victims thought otherwise stating that the policy was ineffective since many lives were being lost. Another aspect criticized was the emergency response rebuked for being ill prepared in disaster management. The earthquake raised degrees of stress, depression and other mental illnesses, especially among those who lost their loved ones (Alexander,2005). A visit to therapy institutions dealing with disaster victims A visit to one specific therapy center that deals with kidney problems caused by the earthquake was significant at the moment. The Nephrology therapy center painted a disturbing picture of the high number of victims seeking help with less qualified personnel. Nevertheless, restoration of normalcy was up to date with dialysis being exercised on the victims with the most improvement with each session taking about six months. Life Experience after Earthquake Disaster Disasters affect lives and property and...
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...Case Analysis: Antisocial Personality Disorder People with antisocial personality disorder (ADP) behave in a manner that disregards another person’s rights. Many of the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder include, reckless behaviors toward oneself and others, aggression, difficulty planning, irritability, and impulsivity (Hansel & Damour, 2009). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, antisocial personality disorder occurs in approximately 3% of males and 1% of females in the population (American Psychological Association, 2012). Additionally, people with antisocial personality disorder are manipulative toward others and initially behave in a charming, romantic, and loving manner (Hansel & Damour, 2009). Oftentimes the terms psychopath and sociopath are associated with people who have antisocial personality disorder because of the similar characteristics and behaviors. For example, lack of deep emotional connection, impulsivity, and continuous violations of social norms are characteristics of ADP and psychopathy (American Psychological Association, 2012). The case of Theodore Bundy provides an analysis of a man who meets the criteria for someone who has antisocial personality disorder. Many people and theorists have been interested in the story behind Theodore Bundy and television producers made movie reenacting Theodore Bundy’s acts of violence against several women. Theodore Bundy’s Background Theodore Bundy was born in...
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...Developmental Disorders Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Diagnosis The first diagnosed case of ASD was in 1938 by American psychiatrist Leo Kanner. A diagnosis of ASD can be made accurately before the child is 3 years old but the diagnosis of ASD is not commonly confirmed until the child is somewhat older. The ages of diagnosis can range from 9 months to 14 years however the mean age of diagnosis is 13 months. On average each case of ASD is tested at 3 different diagnostic centers before confirmed. Early diagnosis of the disorder can diminish familial stress, speed up referral to special educational programs and influence family planning. In the brain The cause of ASD is still uncertain. ASD is a disorder of the cortex, which controls higher functions, sensation, muscle movements, and memory. What is known is that a child with ASD has a pervasive problem with how the brain is wired. The distribution of white matter, the nerve fibers that link diverse parts of the brain, is abnormal. An ASD child’s brain grows at a very rapid rate and is almost fully grown by the age of 10. Symptoms Signs include impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive or restricted patterns of interest or behaviors. There are also different symptoms at different ages based on developmental milestones. Children between 0 and 36 months with ASD show lack of eye contact, seem to be deaf, lack of social smile, doesn’t like being touched or held, unusual sensory behavior,...
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...A Beautiful Mind (2002) takes place between the late 1930s and present day. John Nash is a mathematical genius studying at Princeton University with hopes of discovering his own original mathematical theory. John is socially awkward, has trouble getting along with his peers and his only real friend seems to be his roommate, Charles. At the university, John spends an unprecedented amount of time on an original mathematical theory and finally comes up with a theory that earns him recognition. Later, Nash then begins giving math lectures at MIT where he eventually meets his wife and starts his second job. Nash’s second job is top-secret, -and involves a mission to figure out where different bombings around the world will take place. Nash becomes paranoid after he drops off one of his top-secret code-breakers and things go awry. Things take a turn when Nash is supposed to be giving a lecture and people who he thinks are Russian spies start to chase him. The audience learns that these “spies” are from a psychiatric ward, and that they have come to take Nash into their care. These top secret missions and numerous assignments that Nash has been working on are, in fact, the symptoms of his illness -a psychological disorder called schizophrenia. In actuality, the assignments are not based on reality and are instead products of Nash’s mind. The audience notices first sign of Nash’s schizophrenia at this point in the movie, - when Nash is talking to Charles at the ward but in reality,...
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...Modern Technology and Depression: Traditional Chinese Medicine Alternatives Sabura Abstract The 20th century brings with it a plethora of the useful and convenient inventions including a continuous introduction of the latest digital gadgets and services including cell phones, computers, televisions, and cable and internet services. With all of these conveniences, studies show that there is a steady increase of depression, mania, and suicides over recent years. As technological advances increase, the need to preserve and strengthen our ability to make bonds with each other through interpersonal intimacy. Since advancements are inevitable, there still remain some simply and ancient healing methods to counteract some of the devastating effects of modern technology. Traditional Chinese Medicine and simple lifestyle changes have been a highly effective and inexpensive natural alternative, breaking down many of the barriers to living a healthy and happy life. Modern Technology and Depression: Traditional Chinese Medicine Alternatives In 2013, modern technologies of internet, cell phones, laptops, and tablets have given us access to a larger capacity and quality of information, and productivity. The internet has also been noted for giving us the convenience of connecting to more people from different cultures of places around the country and the world than we would be able to have access to every day. In contrast, all of these modern technologies have also...
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...WP2 RESEARCH PROPOSAL As a Christian, I know for a fact, that for thousands of years, most Christians and Jews have always opposed suicide. With this being said, one may think that most of my biases could be a result of my religious background. However, in reality, I have actually become very open-minded about the overall concept of euthanasia. While doing my topic proposal, my religious beliefs were overriding my conscious. In order to continue my research, I overcame my biases but trying to imagine myself in the place of a terminally ill person facing death, or envisioning a family member trying to come to terms with there on death. This was not easy for me as it was difficult to not say “No, you shouldn’t attempt any form of suicide, which is a one-way ticket to hell.” But, I have come to the realization that some don’t have the strength to suffer any longer than they already have or continue to feel as if they are a burden to their loved ones. I feel that in physician assisted suicide, to completely understand why someone would want to commit such an act, you have to put yourself in that person’s shoes. This can be difficult when dealing with such a controversial subject. In almost any situation it is true that if you have never personally been in the same type of situation, it may be easy to disagree with them. However, I feel like suicide is a heavier topic because it is literally life or death. I am choosing to write about the legalization of physician assisted suicide...
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...Mind Over Matter Student Name PSY 270 December 7, 2013 The difference between mental illness and insanity is the knowledge of right or wrong. This is also the second prong of the M’Naghten rule. Someone with a mental illness will generally know the difference between right and wrong whereas a person that is insane cannot differentiate between right and wrong. The M’Naghten rule could not be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone because the person knows drinking alcohol can alter their thoughts and actions. Therefore the person will know that drinking may put themselves and others at risk before they begin drinking. Rational and guilty means the person was fully aware their actions are illegal and wrong. Guilty but insane means the person was aware their actions are wrong, but they do not have control over their actions due to a mental disorder or disease that causes insanity. Not guilty by reason of insanity means the person had a brief period of time they were deemed insane and they were unable to control themselves and they did something they would not otherwise, normally, do. If I were deciding this case I would look at all the facts presented. First, Clark said he was going to kill a police officer and went on the fully explain how he was going to do it. The incident occurred just as he said it would. This means this was premeditated. After firing the shots at the officer, Clark disposed of the weapon. This gives the...
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...Valerie Coakley PS220-03: Child and Adolescent Psychology June 22, 2010 Unit 9 Final Project: Urie Bronfenbrenner developed the ecological systems theory to explain how everything in a child and the child's environment affects how a child grows and develops. He labeled different aspects or levels of the environment that influence children's development, including the microsystem, the mesosystem, the exosystem, and the macrosystem (Bukatko, 2008). Bronfenbrenner’s theory stresses the need to understand how children develop in everyday life. The development issue I chose to discuss is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and how the surroundings and everyday life affects the development. There are different characteristics that accompany FAS in the different stages of a child's life. "At birth, infants with intrauterine exposure to alcohol frequently have low birth rate; pre-term delivery; a small head circumference; and the characteristic facial features of the eyes, nose, and mouth" (Phelps, 1995, p. 204). Some of the facial abnormalities that are common of children with FAS are: microcephaly, small eye openings, broad nasal bridge, flattened mid-faces, thin upper lip, skin folds at the corners of the eyes, indistinct groove on the upper lip, and an abnormal smallness of the lower jaw (Wekselman, Spiering, Hetteberg, Kenner, & Flandermeyer, 1995; Phelps, 1995). These infants also display developmental delays, psychomotor retardation...
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...therapy, housing services, and psychiatric services. Several services are also offered for the child population. Those services are case management, early intervention, prevention and emergency services, outpatient services for the mentally ill and substance abuse, respite care, both in home and community, a parent center, diagnostic evaluation and assessment center, and day treatment centers. ("Horizon behavioral health," 2012) a. OUR MISSION http://horizonbh.org/ Our Mission is to support and promote the health, independence and self-worth of individuals and families in Central Virginia by providing a continuum of community-based prevention, early intervention, aftercare, and psycho-social rehabilitation services for persons affected by mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. ("Horizon behavioral health," 2012) b. We value • Each individual and family’s right to participate in decisions affecting his or her life • Each individual and family’s right to be safe from harm • providing timely services in the least-restrictive setting which are accessible, affordable, efficient, and adaptable to individual need • developing and retaining a well-trained and culturally diverse staff • evaluating our services regularly as they relate to client and community needs • working cooperatively with other agencies and organizations to provide our community with fully integrated services. ("Horizon behavioral health," 2012) c. “The Vision...
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...Steps to prove insanity Mr. Dents had been following Uma Opee for several months and in reading his journal at the beginning one could mistake him for being completely sane. When his journal was read further it clearly had unstableness of mental illness written all of over it. The defense could hire a mental health expert or what attorney’s call upon the most in these types of situations, a psychiatrist, to conduct test. These tests will be evaluating and interviewing the defendants in the case also. We can also make sure that we are differentiating the mental illness from any other behavioral or psychiatric problems that Mr. Dents may have. We have to make sure the Mr. Dents did not understand his actions and those they were illegal. While proving diminished capacity we also have to apply the M’Naghten Rule to see if Mr. Dents knew right from wrong prior and during the events of the crime. We can even employ irresistible impulse test to give more credibility to the insanity defense. To gain a greater opportunity of proof of Mr. Dents mental health problems, the Model Penal Code Test as well. All of these step could very well lead Mr. Dents into a guilty but mentally ill verdict. This will then allow him to be found guilty but placed in a mental care facility instead or in exchange for time behind bars. criminal.findlaw.com/...of-the-insanity-defense.html Schmalleger, F., Hall, D. E., & Dolatowski, J.J. (2010). Criminal law today: An introduction with capstone cases. (4th...
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...the same individual. For example, a person’s sense of identity changes along with their memories, feelings, and perceptions. They experience a loss in connections or parts of their identity are buried or compartmentalized. What Causes Dissociative Disorders? These disorders are controversial and their causes are not really known. Core Concepts A temporary disruption in the normally integrated functions of memory, identity, or consciousness, leading to amnesia, feelings of depersonalization, or multiple distinct personalities in the same individual. Key Definitions Anterograde amnesia – the inability to form new memories after the condition producing amnesia occurs. Dissociation – The splitting off of a group of mental processes from conscious awareness. Depersonalization – feeling detached from the self (as if watching ). Derealization – objects suddenly change dimensions, appearance, or location (i.e, one’s home becomes unfamiliar). Identity confusion – Unsure of own identity and who one is. Identity alteration – person’s behavior suggests they have assumed a new identity. Ego-dystonic – Thoughts, affect, and behavior elements of an individual’s personality that are considered unacceptable and inconsistent with the individual’s total personality or self-identity. Fugue – a period of amnesia during which an individual appears to be conscious and makes rational decisions. The individual has no memory of the period on recovery. Ictus...
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...Psychological Disorder Analysis Jamelle Martin Psy 270 December 2, 2012 Miles Castle The subject matter of this psychological disorder analysis is Marla. She is a forty-two old Hispanic female who came to the mental health clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping, feeling "jumpy all of the time," and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms are causing problems for her at work, where she is an accountant. Marla has been suffering with various symptoms for a long time and I feel that further questioning must be done in order to get an accurate reading of her symptoms and to determine what her disorder is along with a cause and treatment plan. The initial diagnosis for Marla is Dysthymic Disorder. In a typical clinical setting the following questions will be asked of Marla: 1. Have you ever seen a psychiatrist before? Marla states that she has not seen a psychiatrist before I ever her mother has seen one in the past. Marla also states that although she has never gone to see a psychiatrist she is well aware of the good work that they put in to help each patient with their individual needs. Marla also states that if she had sought help earlier she might not have gotten to the place she is today by being overwhelmed with everything around her. 2. Could you describe to me the symptoms you are feeling? Marla states that on a daily basis she is feeling tired and she has not been able to concentrate. Marla states that she has also become very jumpy...
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...Dying to be Thin: America’s Obsession with the Anorexic Profile. Matthew Smith Strayer University SOC100 Sociology Professor Sheila Farr April 29, 2012 In today’s society we have a standard by which we compare ourselves to others. We judge the people around us by physical appearance before we even meet and get to know them. Mental disorders revolved around eating stem from this kind of mass judgment. These standards are often not based around our own appearance but by the standards set for us via the Media. We allow ourselves to become over saturated with these images of the ”perfect” person. Why is it that the people who aren’t even in our live get to decide the way we look? We put our bodies through hell trying to meet and manage these expectations that society has placed on us. Is this really necessary with all the other pressures we face on a daily basis? Which begs the question, why is our society dying to be thin? In many other cultures it is a sign of wealth and prosperity to be overweight. This girth is afforded by a station above all others and looked upon with envy. (Popenoe, 2004)As a result there are few without this stature within these cultures. The small and skinny are those who can’t afford to eat as robustly. Other societies, like our own have taken an opposing stance on this. The small are suspended on pedestals while the over -weight are rejected. It has not always been this way, however. Through the years our perspectives have been skewed by...
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...and curse her the next because that is just unrealistic. Lidz said, “Perhaps he seeks to hide the meaning of his embittered and melancholic behavior under the guise of being depressed over Ophelia’s withdrawal of her affection, but it seems a cruel and deceitful way to treat his beloved” (Lidz, Theodore). Hamlet is depressed because of Ophelia’s withdrawal even though he is just being manipulative to her. Hamlet is confused and disorientated. He considers killing himself to end his troubles. In act 3, scene 1, lines 61-63, Hamlet says “And, by opposing, end them? To die, to sleep No more and by a sleep to say we end the heartache and the thousand natural shocks”. Hamlet talks as though he wants to just end his life because all his mental problems that he is having would die out. Hamlet talk as if dying is the only way to end his suffering. No...
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