Introduction Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders
What are the symptoms of
schizophrenia? Is depression
genetic?
In this topic, we will
discuss Chapter 14
Psychological Disorders in
your textbook.
Chapter 14 introduces us to the
concept of mental illness and a
variety of psychological
disorders. First, we learn about
the symptoms and causes of
anxiety disorders including:
One study found that 48% of Americans
panic disorder, obsessive
reported experiencing a psychological
compulsive disorder, and post
traumatic stress disorder. Then
disorder at sometime in their life.
we will discuss mood disorders
such as, major depressive and
bipolar disorders. Several personality disorders including antisocial personality disorder will also
be covered. The fascinating symptoms of dissociative identity disorder is another topic to be
examined in this chapter.
Chapter 14 will also cover schizophrenia, which is one of the most severe psychological
disorders. Schizophrenia affects a person's perceptions, thoughts and behaviors. We will discuss
the subtypes of schizophrenia, theories that attempt to explain its causes, and various treatment
approaches.
Objectives
After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to:
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Discuss what constitutes a psychological disorder and the prevalence of mental disorders
in the United States.
Describe how normal anxiety and mood disturbances differ from the symptoms of anxiety
and mood disorders.
Recognize the symptoms of panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, post
traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression, dysthymic
disorder, and bipolar disorder.
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Discuss theories on the development of panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive
disorder, major depression, and bipolar disorders.
Compare and contrast a well adjusted personality to the traits of a person with a
personality disorder.
Describe the symptoms of paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder,
and borderline personality disorder.
Recognize the symptoms of dissociative amnesia, fugues and dissociative identity
disorder.
Discuss theories on the development of dissociative identity disorder.
Identify the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Describe the types of schizophrenia.
Discuss the factors that may explain the cause of schizophrenia.
Activities Checklist
To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete these activities. Print this page
and use it as a checklist.
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Review the Introduction and Objectives page
Read Chapter Fourteen: Psychological Disorders in your textbook
Complete the assignments for the Learning Activities page.
Complete the assignment: PsychSim 5 Reflection Questions: Losing Touch with Reality
Complete the assignment: Depression Discussion Forum
Read the Quiz 6 Study Guide.
Take Quiz 6.
Go to the publisher's web site and take the Practice Quiz over Chapter Fourteen.
Watch the videos about Psychological Disorders:
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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The Real Story of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Heather
Schizophrenia Part 1 - ABC 20/20 coverage
Schizophrenia Part 2 - ABC 20/20 coverage
Psych Sim
Assignment: PsychSim 5 Reflection Questions - Losing Touch with Reality