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Are psychological disorder and psychotic disorder the same?
No, they are not. As you can probably guess, psychotic disorders are much more severe that psychological disorders. Psychotic disorders usually involve delusions, hallucinations, etc. While, psychological disorders are disorders such as OCD and OCPD that involve different compulsions and rituals but nothing delusional.
Where can one obtain a list of psychological disorders?
It is possible to get a list of psychological disorders from any good psychology textbook which will be in an academic library. There are a large number of them and some are still not fully accepted as disorders by all in the profession.
Eating disorders concerning in matters of food and weight?
That would be virtually all eating disorders. The most common are anorexia and bulimia.
Why has the category of psychophysiological disorders been dropped from the DSM?
It appears that all diseases have psychological components
The most common of all the psychological disorders is?
Anxiety disorders are, by far, the most common psychological disorder. There are 6 major types of anxiety and research has determined that 15-19% of individuals have experienced clinical levels in at least one anxiety category. These types include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (characterized by six months of excessive worry/anxiety, muscle tension, sleep problems, fatigue, and autonomic restrictors such as image avoidance), Social Anxiety Disorder (the most common form with about 13/3% of the population experiencing symptoms at some point. It is marked fear of social/performance situations, such as going to crowded places, peeing in public, etc), Panic Disorder (a condition in which individuals experience multiple uncued or (the attack is uncontrolled by the patient and often unknown when they may have one ) panic attacks and worry about these attacks for over one month), Type I Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (characterized by obsessions that cause anxiety and compulsions used to alleviate it), specific phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Depression disorders are also, by far one of the most common, if not the most common psychological disorders. Depression and Anxiety can also, be a dual diagnosis. Meaning you can have both at the same time.
Are mood disorders psychological or biological?
The best answer is yes. In other words, they are a psychological disorder that has a biological or genetic component or predisposition. Any disorder affecting mood is psychological by definition. If it effects your mood then it is having a psychological effect on you. So, that fulfills the first part of the question. In addition, there is evidence that mood disorders are the result of an abnormality in brain chemistry that produces the psychological effect. People with mood disorders are different in the way their brains handle the absorption of the neurotransmitters which effect mood. There is also a lot of evidence that there is a genetic component to all of this, as mood disorders (especially bipolar disorder) does tend to run in families from generation to generation. So, yes. Your answer is Yes.
Are there and factors which trigger off binge eating disorders?
Yes there are factors that can trigger binge eating disorders such as low self esteem, body dysmorphic syndrome, a habit of compulsive eating, etc which are all rooted as a psychological disorders.
What characteristics do all personality disorders have in common?
Genetic influence
Names of all eating disorders?
Some common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. These disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.
Does a Psychological Assessment analyze a person's Personality traits or Mental disorders or Psychological traits?
Properly administered and interpreted, a personality assessment has a good chance of revealing some things about all three.
How prevalent is Cerebral Palsy today?
It is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood. About 500,000 children and adults of all ages in the United States have the condition.
Which model of abnormality holds that physical mental and cultural factors are intertwined and that they must all be considered when dealing with psychology disorders?
The biopsychosocial model of abnormality holds that physical, mental, and cultural factors all play a role in the development of psychological disorders. This model emphasizes the importance of considering a person's biology, psychology, and social environment when understanding and treating mental health issues.
