PSYC 3082 Chapter : Test 2 Study Guide
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Chapters 4 (ocd and ptsd only) 5, 6, 8, 9. Be prepared to put symptoms of the disorders we covered to use with regard to case descriptions. Types of dsm-iv somatoform disorders: hypochondriasis, severe anxiety that is focused on the possibility of having a serious disease. Remove secondary gain: conversion disorder, clinical description, physical malfunctioning without any physical or organic pathology, malfunctioning often involves sensory-motor areas. Hypomania is a mood that many don"t perceive as a problem. You have a greater sense of well-being and productivity. Moderators: meds for depression and bipolar disorder, widely used in the past (e. g. , tofranil, elavil, block reuptake of norepinephrine and other. Primary drug of choice for bipolar disorders. Why lithium works remains unclear: anticonvulsants. Etc: psychological treatment of mood disorders, electroconvulsive therapy (ect) is effective for cases of. Depression: a psychological disorder increases risk, alcohol use and abuse, past suicidal behavior increases subsequent risk, experience of a shameful/humiliating stressor.
