The biological approach states that psychological disorders are physical illnesses, and that the cause may be one or more of the following: brain injury, infection, neurotransmitters or genetics. Accidental brain damage can lead to psychological disorders. Some examples are, a degeneration or malformation of brain cells can cause memory loss often present in Alzheimer’s disease. Korsakoff’s syndrome occurs when alcohol and drugs damage part of the brain involved with memory. We are familiar with
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disturbances that are not rooted in reality. There is some evidence that psychotic symptoms may be provoked or aggravated by emotional distress, the negative relationship between negative affect and psychotic symptoms, therefore, supports the use of psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family Intervention (FI) in ameliorating psychotic symptoms. As such we should consider our choice strategy when targeting psychotic symptoms,
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manage anxiety and depression in all spheres of society including workplaces. The main focus is on the workplace management of anxiety and depression as the economic dependency based on workplace is the primary key indicator to trigger off the psychological imbalance within human beings. This article elaborates the remedial procedures and responsibilities for both the employees and employer to participate in harmony to overcome the components and mange those which give rise to anxiety and depression
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Environmental Psychology Analysis Dan McKinney PSY/460 May 07, 2012 Aixa College University of Phoenix Environmental Psychology Analysis The article that is discussed in this report is the reduction of posttraumatic stress disorder following natural disasters. There is a lot of stress, fear, and behavior issues that following a traumatic event like a natural disasters. Most adults have difficulty coping
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most severe types of psychological disorders that can be comorbid with depression, gambling, substance use, eating, bipolar and posttraumatic stress disorders (CAMH, n.d.). According to Leichsenring et al., approximately 0.5 percent to 5.9 percent of the American population is diagnosed with BPD (2011) and nearly two percent of the population being adult women (Lilienfeld et al., 2016). In research conducted by Kernberg & Michels, almost twenty
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physical and psychological impairment and complete the Sequential Evaluation of Disability. CASE DISCUSSION AND POLICY ANALYSIS This 55- year old claimant is filing a concurrent claim alleging disability due to asthma, SOB, knee disorders, knee pain, shoulder disorder, shoulder pain, feet disorder, back disorder, obesity, a hearing impairment, Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and panic disorders as of 12/21/16. The evidence in file shows the claimant has a history bipolar disorder, auditory
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both organizational psychology and general psychology diagnose and solve problems, their practice areas and methodologies are very different. General psychology focuses on psychological disorders and helping individuals in their personal lives. Organizational psychologists are not trained to diagnose psychological disorders. Organizational psychologists focus their attention on individuals as a larger group, generally found in the workplace. The objective of an organizational psychologist’s work
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Somatoform Disorders The DSM-IV-TR offers diagnostic categories and classifications for the use of identifying and diagnosing mental disorders (Hansell & Damour, 2008). In this paper are the sections of anxiety disorders, mood and affective disorders, dissociative disorders, and somatoform disorders. The likely categorizations and signs beneath these groupings will be covered. As well as, one disorder out of all categories—general anxiety disorder, cyclothymic disorder, depersonalization disorder, and
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miscarriages happen because of this disorder? Turner Syndrome, named after Dr. Henry Turner (published a report describing the disorder), is a chromosomal condition that is caused by a missing or partial absence of the second sex chromosome. This disorder only occurs in females, and keeps the female body from maturing naturally. There are about 800 new cases diagnosed each year. This paper will go into detail over the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of this disorder, as well as many other intriguing
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Disorder Paper - Anxiety Jonathan Dimitroff University of Phoenix Psych 575 March 23, 2015 Leah Mancuso PhD Disorder Paper - Anxiety The purpose of this paper is to discuss a neurological, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder. It is to compare and contrast three therapeutic interventions used to treat the chosen disorder; comparing measures of effectiveness, such as validity, efficacy, symptom and behavior management, and recidivism
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