PSYCH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Rigid Body, Catatonia, Schizophrenia
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Lecture 19- psychology 100- dissociative, personality, and schizophrenia. Conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings. A person exhibits two symptoms and has distinct alternating personalities. Critics argue that the diagnosis of did has increased in the late 20th century. 2 cases per decade were recorded from 1930 to 1960. Over 20,000 estimated cases were diagnosed in the 1980s. Not found and was originally non existent in other countries. Characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. Exhibit a lack of conscious for wrongdoing, even towards friends and family members, most commonly found in men. Nearly 1 out of 100 people suffer from schizophrenia. Strikes young people as they mature into adulthood. Fragmented and bizarre thinking with distorted beliefs, called delusions. Disorganized thoughts might occur because of the selective attention failure. May perceive things that are not there and cause hallucinations.
