Psychology 2310A/B Study Guide - Autobiographical Memory, Prescription Drug, Fugue State

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2310A/B
• Professor: Rod Martin

Document Summary

Hysteria: a symptom pattern characterized by emotional excitability and physical symptoms in the absence of any evident organic cause. Plato: believed were caused by women in the womb (hysterios) Rise of christianity: supernatural explanations dissociations were now seen as the result of demonic possession (treatment= exorcism) Josef bruer and sigmund freud: studies in hysteria. Sexual trauma was a predisposing factor and established a relationship between dissociation and hypnotic like states. Primarily studies in women who also suffered from somatoform disorders: believed that dissociation and other defenses developed in order to protect one from their unacceptable sexual impulses (and not from traumatic memories) Primary gain: primary reinforcement maintaining somatoform symptoms conversion of anxiety to more acceptable physical symptoms relieved pressured of dealing directly with a conflict. Secondary gain: hysteria symptoms could help patients avoid responsibility and gain attention and sympathy adopting sick role. Severe maladaptive disruptions or alterations of identity, memory, and consciousness that are experiences as being beyond ones control.