Michael J. Zickar, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University
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Michael J. Zickar, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University
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Abnormal Psychology Abnormal behavior Atypical socially unacceptable distressing maladaptive DSM-IV (Diagnosis) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Improve reliability of diagnoses Tie in with existing research Five Axes Major disorders, personality disorders, medical conditions, environmental problems, global assessment Anxiety Disorders Generalized anxiety disorder no one cause of anxiety Phobic Disorders associated with specific object or situation must be excessive and irrational Social phobias--extreme fear of criticism Agoraphobia--fear of open places Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Obsessions persistent & uncontrollable thoughts Compulsions compulsive rituals that try to hid obsessions often have trouble relating with others Mood Disorders Major depression Extreme sadness Little interest in daily activities Cognitive distortions Bipolar disorders Fluctuates between mania and depression Causes of Depression Biological Life experiences Negative cognitions Problems with relationships Warning Signs of Suicide S: Sex A: Age D: Depression P: Previous attempt E: Ethanol abuse R: Rational thought S: Social supports lacking O: Organized plan N: No spouse S: Sickness Prevention Take all threats seriously Talk about the stressors Get them professional help Alert other people close to the person Dissociative Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder--Existence of two or more identities within individual Personality Disorders Inflexible/maladaptive strategies for dealing with world Paranoid Personality--mistrust everyone Dependent Personality--always clinging Narcissistic Personality--focussed on self Antisocial Personality--irresponsible, no guilt, lack of fear of punishment Schizophrenia Lack of reality testing, deterioration of functioning Thought disorders Perceptual disorders Emotional disorders Causes Biological Environmental Substance Abuse How to determine whether use is abuse? Binge drinking among college students Causes Biological model Learning model |
