PSYC 3390 Study Guide - Final Guide: Impulsivity, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Cortisol

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3390
• Professor: Heather Mc Lean

Document Summary

May be associated with lower density of dopamine receptors limited range of emotions. Learnin g the value of social relation ships. Lack of interest in close relations hips even those that are sexual. Thoughts that most people are malicious, deceptive and. Behavior is based on mistaken assumptio ns about others. Women are histrionic while men are antisocial. Abnormally low cortisol arousal insignifican t events are personally relevant (ideas of reference) Possib le but unclea r link to schizo phreni a. Outsider s may be suscepti ble because of unique experien ces. Socioeconomic witho social disadvantages ut the skills biolog ical or enviro nment al stress es prese nt in that disord er. Early trauma such as sexual or abuse. Difficult because of the clients mistrust and. Teachin g social skills to reduce isolation. Parent training and problems are suspicio caught early n. Medicati through school programs on to reduce ideas of referenc.