THE DSM The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association. Its purpose is to enable those in the health sector to communicate using a common diagnostic language. Its predecessor, the Statistical Manual for the Use of Institutions for the Insane was published in 1917, which had the main aim of gathering statistics about mental disorders across mental hospitals. During WWII the U.S. Army developed a much broader classification system
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Personality and Individual Differences 43 (2007) 2105–2115 www.elsevier.com/locate/paid Narcissism, vanity, personality and mating effort Vincent Egan *, Cara McCorkindale Department of Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, Scotland, United Kingdom Received 10 November 2006; received in revised form 19 June 2007; accepted 27 June 2007 Available online 15 August 2007 Abstract The current study examined the relationship between narcissism and vanity
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but chose to never disclose to anyone but her high school friend Jessica. At the age of thirteen she indulged in self-mutilation to cope when she was upset. Determined to please her parents and gain to love from her parents she developed an eating disorder thinking if she was thin enough they would be pleased with her. As a result, Amy only eats 500 calories a day, drinks a ridiculous amount of liquor a day, and regularly self harm by cutting and burning herself with cigarettes. Additionally, Amy was
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(Kestner 69-70). The grandiosity of his creation and pursuits end in a chase to eliminate any evidence of his mistakes. Jeffrey Berman summarizes all of these examples in comparison of narcissistic personality disorder: Victor exhibits, in fact, all the characteristics of the narcissistic personality disorder as defined in DSM-III: a grandi- sense of self-importance; preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success; exhibitionism; cool indifference or feelings of
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Scrupulosity OCD Emily Hart Nova Southeastern University Abstract Scrupulosity is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and it involves religious and moral obsessions, as well as mental and behavioral compulsions. Some symptoms may include obsessions such as, fears that one has lost touch with God or fears that prayers are said incorrectly. Compulsions that are preformed excessively related to Scrupulosity include, continually asking for God’s forgiveness or saying prayers a specific number
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Sam A. Okibe May 10th, 2013 Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) INTRODUCTION: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric illness categorized under anxiety disorder. OCD is characterized by marked obsession (thoughts) and compulsion (repetitive behavior) aimed at satisfying the obsession. The DSM-IV-TR (2000) places OCD’s diagnosis under Axis-1 along with most anxiety disorders. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) which afflicts
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted and intrusive thoughts or feelings that cause an individual to feel driven to do something. OCD affects one in every 50 individuals in the United States. Often times, OCD begins in childhood or adolescence and if untreated, will continue into adulthood. This research paper will address the symptoms of OCD and the current counseling techniques used to treat it. Keywords: obsessive compulsive disorder, rituals, obsession
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What is antisocial disorder? What is Borderline Personality Disorder? It can be difficult to distinguish the two disorders due to some similarities, but there are some differences between the disorders. This essay will go into depth of antisocial disorder, and borderline personality disorder. While explaining the two disorders, there will be a similarities discussion and a differences discussion. All in all, antisocial disorder and borderline personality disorder are very different disorders. To
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Jafar presents with several personality disorders that explain his behavior. At first analysis, Jafar may present with Schizotypal Personality Disorder, but considering cultural and contextual factors, this diagnosis is incongruous. However, Jafar’s behavior throughout the film indicates the presenting problems associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Diagnosis According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American
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