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Which psychological disorder is most likely to result in self mutilation?
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∙ 13y ago
There are many: PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia....
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What is the major difference between bipolar and acute stress disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are characterized by changes of mood ranging from severe depression to a manic uncontrollable high. Acute stress disorder is the result of a psychological shock that stems from severe trauma.
Is amnesia a personality disorder?
No, amnesia is not a personality disorder. Amnesia is a loss of memory, often caused by physical damage to the brain, psychological trauma, or other factors, while personality disorders involve long-standing patterns of behavior that deviate from cultural norms.
How do you get Obsessive compulsive disorder ?
You can be born with a genetic predisposition to OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). This does not necessarily mean you will have OCD but it may mean your or more likely to have it. You can become conditioned to OCD as a result of life experiences or a traumatic situation.
What is the reciprocal gene environment model?
A theory of psychology that helps to explain how one gets a psychological disorder. It says that a person, who is predisposed to a certain disorder (like depression), will inadvertently create an unsuitable environment for themselves which will propagate the accumulation of the disorder. Example: A person with a genetic vulnerability to depression will have bad relationships or close people off and, as a result, become depressed.
Are mood disorders psychological or biological?
Mood disorders are typically considered to have both psychological and biological components. Biological factors, such as genetics and neurotransmitter imbalances, can contribute to the development of mood disorders. Psychological factors, such as stress, trauma, and coping mechanisms, also play a role in the onset and maintenance of mood disorders.
What is siezure disorder?
When your brain cells send out incorrect signals the result is a seizure disorder. Epilepsy is an example of seizure disorder.
What serious conditions can result from lepromatous leprosy?
This type of leprosy can lead to blindness, drastic change in voice, or mutilation of the nose.
What psychological diseases are a result of psychosocial malfunctions?
Psychological diseases that can result from psychosocial malfunctions include stress, neurosis, hypochondria, schizophrenia, paranoia, depression, mania, delirium, dementia, or narcissism.
What signs do physically abused children exhibit?
tend to be more aggressive, angry, hostile, depressed, and have low self-esteem. Additionally, they exhibit fear, anxiety, and nightmares. Severe psychological problems may result in suicidal behavior or posttraumatic stress disorder
Result of Stalingrad?
Th battle of Stalingrad was a military and psychological victory for the Russians .
Can a mother's gastrointestinal disorder cause defects in the fetus?
Two possible scenarios where it could happen:Toxicity from a disease carrying over to the fetus - this is really more a matter of the disease organism causing both the disorder and the defect rather than the disorder being the cause.Malnutrition and depletion of critical vitamins and minerals as a result of the gastrointestinal disorder, impairing fetal development - this is a much more likely issue than the first one.
What is Ophelia Syndrome?
Ophelia Syndrome is a term used to describe a condition where a person mimics or imitates the symptoms or illness of another individual, often as a result of a psychological or emotional connection. It is considered a form of somatic symptom disorder or factitious disorder imposed on another (Munchausen syndrome by proxy). Therapy and support are typically needed to address underlying issues contributing to this behavior.
