PSYC 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Psen2, Hydrocephalus, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
16 Sep 2017
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Most neurocognitive disorders develop later in life, whereas neurodevelopmental disorders are present from birth. 2 classes of cognitive disorders: delirium: temp condition displayed as confusion & disorientation, mild or major neurocognitive disorder: a progressive condition marked by gradual deterioration of a broad range of cognitive abilities. In early editions of dsm, they were viewed as organic mental disorders alog w mood, personality, hallucinosis, & delusional disorders (organic stands for involving brain damage) Covered so many disorders that the distinction of the category was meaningless. The traditional organic disorders (delirium, dementia, & amnestic disorders) were kept together & all else separated & categorized w disorders that shared their symptoms. Cognitive disorders used to signify that their predominant ft is the impairment of such cognitive abilities as memory, attention, perception, & thinking (primary characteristics unlike other disorders) Category name for various forms of dementia & amnestic disorders w major & minor subtypes.
