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Psychological Disorders
This category is designed for questions involving disorders and ailments of the mind and its functions. Examples include, but are not limited to, conditions such as paranoid personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) a few common disorders.
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Does having psychotic features make you a psychopath?
The answer to your question is no. Psychotic features include things like strange beliefs (delusions), and hearing voices that have no source (hallucinations). A psychotic person is out of, or mostly out of, touch with reality. A psychopath is a person who has little or no conscience, and will readily use or hurt people for personal gratification or gain, with no accompanying feelings of guilt, and much of the time no fear either.
No not really.I think its possible that you can have psychosis and be a psychopath but if you have psychotic features you are psychotic.Psychotic is not in reality like hallucinating or thinking someones after you.A psychopath is someone who lacks empathy and has no conscience.
If u are a megalomaniac are you a narcissist?
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental illness coded on axis 2 of the DSM-IV and requires a diagnosis by a qualified mental health professional. The two terms are similar and someone called a megalomaniac is not unlikely to show symptoms of narcissism. In fact, they could be a narcissist but they may or may not be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
I assume you mean by valid psychology and psychiatry those schools of psychology that deny any and all subconscious processes. I find them not so much valid as incomplete and in denial of deeper psychological dimensions and structures. Behavioral Psychology denies the existence of a subconscious mind when it is clear that everyone has one. Everything about the mind is not rational but behavioral psychologists like to claim that it is either because the idea that they have a subconscious mind scares them so much that they are in denial or they are simply not intelligent enough to understand it.
What makes you say that Carl Jung was mentally disturbed? I don't see that in his biography and I don't see it in his work or writings. The Only thing that I see is a tremendously intelligent mind, able to see and understand complicated mental processes that men of lessor intelligence can't even see are there. I've read about 10 or so of His books and I see nothing but brilliant intelligence and no hint of any mental disturbance. I used to work as a Registered Nurse on psychiatric units in hospitals for 20 years so if there was any mental disturbance there I should have seen it.
How does the superego evolve from the Oedipus complex?
It is through the development of emotions and reasoning that the superego evolves from the Oedipus complex.
Specifically, the Oedipus complex is a stage through which boys pass between the ages of three and six (3-6). During this stage, they become close to the mother figure as their main informational source and distant from the father figure, who becomes the role model later on in the normal development of a male identity. They pass on to the next, latent stage by becoming fearful of castration by the opposite-sex parent and by reasoning that the role model for subsequent personal happiness and professional development actually is the same-sex parent.
Flashing others in public is generally not acceptable. Sure, some may get a thrill out of seeing it, but it is often illegal. You could flash others in a nudist colony, but there would be no point in doing so. People often flash others because it is not acceptable and they want to shock others.
Who coined the term foreclusion?
Foreclusion refers to a defense mechanism recognized by French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan as being central to the development of psychosis. He borrowed that term from the legal term foreclosure. It is also believed by some historians that he borrowed the term from prior writings by earlier psychoanalysts. It has been reported that Lacan first used the term in 1959. You can read more about it at the related links.
How do you deal with a child that is a liar and thief and no remorse?
I would recommend, if you have insurance or the proper financial resources, taking the child to a counselor or psychologists who specializes in children. Often during certain stages of development, children engage in stealing minor objects or lying and the behavior usually lessens and discontinues over time. However, the lack of remorse when confronted with the reality of the wrong-doing may be cause for concern.
What does it mean when a person has no personal pictures displayed in their home?
It's very odd. It could mean that they are tying to hide something that the photos may show or they may bring feelings of guilt for some reason so they hide them away. I would say that it doesn't have anything to do with death because usually when someone passes away people leave their picture up unless they feel guilty about their death
Patty Hearst is clearly a victim with the Stockholm Syndrome what happened?
When Patty Hearst was kidnapped on February 4, 1974, most people had never heard of the Stockholm Syndrome. There has been so much research done and much more is known about this condition then when Hearst was forced to participate in armed robberies for the radical extreme-left cult, the SLA. The jury felt Hearst was a spoiled rich heiress getting her 'kicks' by tormenting the 'establishment'. In retrospect it is clear that Hearst was not only a victim of her captors but by the legal system as well.
But Patty was made of stronger stuff. After serving her prison sentence and was paroled, she married and had children, and despite everything, did not let this ruin her life. This horrible injustice does not define her.
*President Jimmy Carter granted Heast executive clemency in January 1979.
Cryptomania is a pathological striving to hide intents and thoughts, to do many things in secret, to exercise encryptions while writing, to cover all parts of body, to conceal oneself and to avoid personal contacts or to be touched, to borrow objects into the ground or to cache them from others.
Combative behavior refers to an aggressive or confrontational manner of interacting with others. It often involves arguments, verbal attacks, or physical aggression as a means of addressing conflicts or asserting dominance. It can be disruptive to relationships and may indicate underlying issues such as anger, insecurity, or a lack of effective communication skills.
Is it ok to swim naked in a pool?
This depends on the pool and the laws where you live. If it is a private pool that is completely concealed from the public, there is no problem. Or you could go to a pool in a nudist colony or a clothing-optional beach. There is nothing immoral or bad about this, but it may be illegal or offend people if done in the wrong place.
Difference between optimistic view and pessimistic view?
An optimistic view is characterized by a hopeful and positive outlook, focusing on opportunities, and believing that things will ultimately turn out for the best. In contrast, a pessimistic view tends to be more negative, expecting the worst to happen and dwelling on problems or obstacles. Optimism tends to generate motivation and resilience, while pessimism can lead to feelings of helplessness and discouragement.
Why does free will is cognitive?
Free will is often considered a cognitive process because it involves decisions that are influenced by reasoning, evaluation of options, and personal experiences. Our ability to make choices freely is tied to our cognitive functions, such as memory, perception, and judgment. This cognitive aspect allows us to weigh different possibilities and make decisions based on our beliefs and values.
What is the psychological reason some people talk constantly?
Sometimes people talk because they want attention; sometimes because they're nervous; sometimes because they have ADHD; sometimes because they have an outgoing personality; the list goes on and on. In other words, there are many reasons a person may talk a lot.
If you talk a lot you probably Will learn thing's.
If you learn thing's you have a bigger chance of staying in life.
These day's you have a bigger chance for success in life
Why do people commit crimes and what effects do these criminal acts have on their intended victims?
Many people who commit crimes have antisocial personality, which is thought by some schools of psychology to be synonymous with sociopathic personality, formerly known as psychopathic personality, or psychopath. Effects on victims who survive are many. For example, the victim can develop post traumatic stress disorder as a result of crime committed against them. They can develop agoraphobia, and the fear that it could happen again at any time by another criminal.
A few victims decide to learn how to dirty fight in case it ever happens again. They have determined not to be victims anymore.
Unexplained changes in personality can be due to life changes such as death of a partner, moving into new living situations, loss or change of job, finishing a "life project" such as a degree and feeling awkward about moving on, and so forth.
They can also be a sign of a developing emotional dysfunction, or physical issues such as developing diabetes, etc.
Clearly this is causing you a lot of concern. We suggest a complete physical to rule out any medical problems. At that point, if you do not feel more confident, a few visits to a therapist might be in order.
Explain the effects criminal acts have on their intended victims?
the effect varies from what type of person it is to what type of crime it is like say it is a robbery a physical effect would be the victim could have gotten shot or beaten by the person that committed the crime, or the victim could end up with mass hysteria because of the same thing happening again
PRIMARY PSYCHOPATHS do not respond to punishment, apprehension, stress, or disapproval. They seem to be able to inhibit their antisocial impulses most of the time, not because of conscience, but because it suits their purpose at the time. Words do not seem to have the same meaning for them as they do for us. In fact, it's unclear if they even grasp the meaning of their own words, a condition that Cleckley called "semantic aphasia." They don't follow any life plan, and it seems as if they are incapable of experiencing any genuine emotion.
SECONDARY PSYCHOPATHS are risk-takers, but are also more likely to be stress-reactive, worriers, and guilt-prone. They expose themselves to more stress than the average person, but they are as vulnerable to stress as the average person. (This suggests that they are not "fully psychopathic." This may be due to distinctive genetic variations.)
They are daring, adventurous, unconventional people who began playing by their own rules early in life. They are strongly driven by a desire to escape or avoid pain, but are unable to resist temptation. As their anxiety increases toward some forbidden object, so does their attraction to it. They live their lives by the lure of temptation. Both primary and secondary psychopaths can be subdivided into:
Primary psychopathy was defined by those following this theory as the root disorder in patients diagnosed with it, whereas secondary psychopathy was defined as an aspect of another psychiatric disorder or social circumstances.
Factor 1Aggressive narcissism
- Glibness/superficial charm
- Grandiose sense of self-worth
- Pathological lying
- Cunning/manipulative
- Lack of remorse or guilt
- Emotionally shallow
- Callous/lack of empathy
- Failure to accept responsibility for own actions
- Need for stimulation/proneness to boredom
- Parasitic lifestyle
- Poor behavioral control
- Promiscuous sexual behavior
- Lack of realistic, long-term goals
- Impulsiveness
- Irresponsibility
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Early behavioral problems
- Revocation of conditional release
Primary psychopaths are considered to have mostly Factor 1 traits from the PCL-R (arrogance, callousness, manipulativeness, lying) whereas secondary psychopaths have a majority of Factor 2 traits (impulsivity, boredom proneness, irresponsibility, lack of long-term goals).
What are the the weaknesses of the developmental approach in psychology?
Many approaches centre on the progression from birth to adulthood in development, but the challenge lies in the fluid and subjective nature of this process, particularly in defining maturity. Biological factors, including physical features like beards and breasts, contribute to varying perceptions of maturity. Genetic makeup can lead to premature hair loss in young individuals, creating discrepancies between appearance and actual maturity. Additionally, intellectual ability (IQ) adds complexity, with instances of high IQ in young children and low IQ in older individuals challenging conventional expectations. Consequently, developmental psychology's focus on constructs like maturity and IQ is debatable and introduces weaknesses to the field. check the channel by Dr T, called Life in its fullness on youtube for more information about this.
Stimulus Generalization. For Example: A child that has been attacked by a dog becomes frightened by small animals.
What is the main argument of Sigmund Freud in case of Katharina?
In the case of Katharina, Sigmund Freud argued that her symptoms of hysteria were the result of repressed traumatic experiences, particularly related to sexual abuse. He believed that by uncovering and exploring these repressed memories through psychoanalysis, Katharina could experience a release of her symptoms and psychological healing. Freud's case study of Katharina was influential in his development of psychoanalytic theory.
Why people jealous of others success and wealth?
- Some people attain what they want by applying hard work and lots of breaks and others have breaks handed to them on a silver platter. Some people that haven't had the money or chances to better themselves may become jaded and appear ungrateful and jealous of others. Some people just can't be happy for someone they know be it family or a friend that has a good piece of luck coming their way. They feel it should be them. Most people who feel ungrateful or jealous have no self confidence. If they did they wouldn't be wasting their energy on these two topics. If we work hard we all achieve goals although it may not be the goals we wanted, but you take what you can and run with it.
- Some who are confident can be Jealous, they may see others in a different light for a wide range of reasons. How they were raised and or environment they had been subject to could account for their basis of actions or opinion. They may make statements that are half truth or out right demeaning, by doing so feel they have some how looked smart enough to see, know and have intelligent insight about others. Makes me think of a insecure person that feels they are loosing others respect or status, that there maybe a changing of the guards or may not be seen to be what they once were or no longer the leader or not the favorite. This shows each case is unique and may be interpreted in many ways which tells us you or others can be confident and still be jealous.
Can a psychopath still be capable of caring and loving somebody?
Absolutely yes! Love is in everyone, like the Grinch for example. As long as they cared and loved for someone or something before they became a psychopath, they could still love that someone or something. They could also love someone they meet while they are one.
Good luck with everything!
Can you be a consulting psychologist and work with people with presonality disorders?
Yes, but:
1. It would be most helpful to grasp just how many people with what appear to be personality disorders really have an underlying subclinical depression which may be completely relieved with an appropriate antidepressant. I can't tell you how many people have come to me with apparent personality disorders fulfilling all DSM criteria who were either completely cured with an antidepressant and no longer needed psychotherapy; or, while having their symptoms greatly relieved, now had gained sufficient ego strength that they could be better patients in psychotherapy. And let me add that many of these subclinical depressions do NOT necessarily fulfill DSM criteria for either Disthymic or Major Depressive Disorders.
2. Please forgive the apparent arrogance of this answer, but given the great advantages of using web browsers to obtain additional information on personality disorders, it is critical to check one's work so that the term "personality disorder" is spelled correctly--unless, of course, you have a very forgiving browser!
Steven A. Ager, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Temple University
