Abnormal Psych Case Study Exam

Schizophrenia Symptoms

• Delusions

• Hallucinations

• Disorganized Speech

• Catatonic Behavior

• Negative Symptoms

Schizophrenia Impact

• high rate of substance use/suicide

• wispread disruptions

  • job

  • independence

  • relationships

Schizophrenia Etiology

• Genetically Heterogeneous

• Dopamine Theory

• Reduction in grey matter

• Vulnerability to Stress

Schizophrenia Treatment

• 1st gen Antipsychotics (positive)

• 2nd gen Antipsychotics (negative)

• Social skills training

• CBT

Substance Use Disorder Symptoms

• tolerance

• Withdrawal

• More time seeking substance

• craving

• time spent obtaining substance increases

Substance Use Disorder Impact

• relationship problems

• continued use

• use in dangerous situations

• work/hobbies given up

Substance Use Disorder Etiology

• Genetic

• Neurobiological

  • stimulation of dopamine

• Psychological Factors

  • Mood alteration

• Social media/culture

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

• inpatient treatment

• AA

• CBT

  • Risk Avoidance

• Medication

  • Antabus

  • Naltrexone

Narcissistic PD Symptoms

• grandiose view of self

• self centered

• exploit others

• entitlement

• lack of empathy

Narcissistic PD Impact

• extreme need for admiration

• arrogant behavior

• envious

Narcissistic PD Etiology

• Parenting

• Fragile Self-esteem

  • inflated self worth

Narcissistic PD Treatment

• CBT

  • Challenge entitlement

  • encourage empathy

Antisocial PD Symptoms

• law breaking

• impulsivity

• lack of remorse

• recklessness

Antisocial PD Impact

• deceitfulness

• Disregard for safety

• irresponsibility

• suicidal behavior

Antisocial PD Etiology

• environmental

  • poor SES

• Psychological Risk

  • insensitivity to fear

Antisocial PD Treatment

• CBT

  • Challenge negative beliefs

• Suicide help

Anorexia-Nervosa Symptoms

• dieting/weight loss

• body image problems

• Restriction of normal food

Anorexia-Nervosa Impact

• intense fear of gaining weight

• low blood pressure

Anorexia-Nervosa Etiology

• genetics

• cognitive

  • body image problems reinforce weight loss

• culture

  • increase thinness

Anorexia-Nervosa Treatment

• antidepressants

• CBT

  • Challenge body image

  • family therapy