Disorders 1 (Neurocognitive, Anxiety, Dissocaitive)

Neurocognitive disorders

neurodevelopmental, deviated from normal social development

neurocognitive disorder ex

autism, ADHD

autism spectrum disorder cause

synapse development, genetics, altered connection between brain regions

people with autism

seek oh less social contact, hypersensitive, engage in repetitive behaviors

ADHD cause

prefrontal cortex, dopamine regulation

adhd treatment

use stimulants as meds

types of adhd

inattentive, hyperactive, combined

DSM-5

more recent diagnoses “rule book”

anxiety disorders

phobias, GAS, panic disorder

phobia

unwarranted fear of situation/object

agoraphobia

fear of open, public spaces

taijin kyofuso

fear of body displeasing others

how long does GAS have to last and what is to

at least 6 months, constant low level anxiety

panic disorder

acute episodes of intense anxiety

causes of panic disorder

low GABA, serotonin

psychodynamic theory of anxiety

unresolved, unconscious conflicts of id, ego, superego so outward manifestation

behavioral theory of anxiety

learned through association with something negative

cognitive theories of anxiety

dysfunctional and unhealthy and in rational way of thinking

dissociation

break/separation from memories, thoughts and who person is

dissociative amnesia

personal cannot remember things, no physiological reasons for the memory loss can be identified

organic amnesia

biologically induced amnesia

dissociative identity disorder

having a number of identities

DID cause

history of sexual or childhood abuse

psychodynamic theory of dissociative disorders

traumatic event repressed so much that it splits consciousness

behaviorist theory of dissociative disorders

not thinking aboth trauma is rewarding → produces amnesia or DID