PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

CHAPTER ONE

Somatoform DisordersConversion Disorders is when someone will

actually gain some sort of handicap with no logical explanation of how it happened

Ex. Soldier losing eyesight in war after seeing something traumatic

Hypochondriasis- is someone who is in good health and exaggerates ailment into life threatening condition

Somatoform DisordersA dissociative disorder is when someone

experiences alterations in memory, identity, or consciousness

One type of dissociative disorder is dissociative amnesia

Dissociative amnesia is when someone loses their memory because they are trying to escape from life problems by forgetting them or repressing them

This type of amnesia is not caused by a head injury, but instead a traumatic event

Dissociative DisordersDissociative fugue is when someone will

suddenly and unexpectedly leave home or work and is unable to recall where they go, how they got there, or what they did

This disorder can last for day or decadesDissociative identity disorder is also known

as multiple personality disorder. This is when someone exhibits two or more distinct personalities

Dissociative DisordersSchizophrenia involves confused and

disordered thoughts and perceptions. The person will basically lose touch with reality to a considerable extent.

Many people with this disorder experience delusions and hallucinations. They will see people that aren't there, talk to people that are not there, and hear voices that others cannot.

There are three types of schizophrenia

Types of SchizophreniaParanoid schizophrenia involves having

delusions and hallucinations of grandeur: “ I am the savior of my people” or persecution “someone is always watching me.”

Catatonic schizophrenia: those with this disorder will remain motionless for long periods of time in awkward positions

Disorganized schizophrenia- incoherent in thought and speech and disorganized in their behavior. Also experience hallucinations and delusions but more fragmented

Mood DisordersMood disorders are characterized by extreme

DepressionMajor Depressive disorder is a severe form of

depression that interferes with functioning, concentration, and physical and mental well being

When someone alternate between mania and depression this is called bi-polar disorder

Mood DisorderDuring the manic phase a person is extremely

distracted or confused. During the depressive phase the person has the feeling of failure or worthlessness

Seasonal Affective Disorder is when someone is deeply depressed, but only during one particular season

Personality DisordersPersonality disorders are characterized by

the inability to have meaningful relationships with others, assume social responsibility or adapt to social environments

One type of personality disorder is called antisocial disorder.

Someone with this disorder disregards and violates the rights and feelings of others without remorse