Major Psychological Disorders
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Anxiety disorders
Somatoform disorders
Dissociative disorders
Mood disorders
Schizophrenia
Personality disorders
Anxiety disorders
1)
Phobic disorder
2)
Panic disorder
3)
Generalized anxiety
4)
Obsessive - compulsive
Somatoform disorders
Somatoform disorder is
the name for a group of
conditions in which the
physical pain and
symptoms a person
feels are related to
psychological factors.
• Hypochondriasis
• Conversion disorder
Dissociative disorders
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) – a
disorder in which a person displays
characteristics of two or more distinct
personalities.
Dissociative amnesia – a disorder in which a
significant, selective memory loss occurs.
Dissociative fugue – a form of amnesia in
which the individual leaves home and
sometimes assumes a new identity.
Mood disorders
Major Depression
Mania
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a
mental disorder
characterized by a
disintegration of
thought processes
and of emotional
responsiveness.
Common Symptoms
Faulty perceptual processing
Disorganized thinking
Emotional distortions
Delusions and hallucinations
Withdrawal from reality
Bizarre behavior and disturbed speech
Disturbed sense of self
Causes of Schizophrenia
Role of heredity
Biochemical and
Neural mechanisms
Role of environment
Personality disorders
Antisocial personality disorder – a disorder
in which individuals show no regard for the
moral and ethical rules of society or the
rights of others.
Borderline personality disorder – a disorder
in which individuals have difficulty
developing a secure sense of who they
are.
Narcissistic personality disorder – a
personality disturbance characterized by
an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Conclusion
There are many major psychological
disorders that can affect people. All
major disorders share one thing in
common: those suffering from a major
psychological disorder have significant
challenges with everyday life.
Understanding these disorders builds an
appreciation for what these people go
through on a daily basis.
References
Robert S. Feldman – Understanding
psychology;
Linda L.Davidoff – Introduction to
Psychology.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissociative_dis
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizophrenia;
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Everything was found on 18th of February, 2011
Thank you for your attention
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