PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder
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Chapter 3 classification and diagnosis (dsm) diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (dsm iv tr): is published by the american. Side note: anxiety in social situations become really tense (both symptoms of schizotypal and avoidant personality disorder) While in schizotypal anxiety does not decrease when they get to know the people while it does for avoidant personality disorders. Axis i and ii compose the classification of abnormal behaviour the are separated to ensure that the presence of long-term disturbances is not overlooked. The presence of an axis i and ii disorder generally means that the person"s problem will be difficult to treat. Axis iv: occupational problems, economical problems, difficult with family members. Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence. Separation anxiety disorder: anxiety about being away from home/parents. Conduct disorder: repeatedly violate social norms and rules. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: difficulty sustaining attention and unable to control their activity when the situation calls for it.
