Dissociative, Schizophrenic, and

Personality Disorders

Psychology 2014BBS

Dissociative Disorder: A persons sense of self

has become separated from his memories, thoughts, and/or feelings usually in response to stress.

Amnesia, Fugue, and Identity disorders are three forms of dissociative disorders. Amnesia: Loss of memory in reaction to a

traumatic event Fugue: Loss of identity and travel to a new

location Identity: Two or more distinct personalities

Dissociative Disorders

The woman with 90 personalities What are the symptoms and causes of

dissociative disorders?

Dissociative Disorder Video & Question

Schizophrenia is made up of several disorders

characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and behaviors.

Delusions Delusions of grandeur, persecution, sin/guilt, influence

Hallucinations Auditory, Visual, and Tactile

Inappropriate Emotions/Behaviors Irrational display of emotions and/or behaviors that

potential lead to withdrawal from the world

Schizophrenic Disorder

Types

Paranoid: delusions of grandeur & persecution Catatonic: variations in involuntary movement Disorganized: bizarre behavior Undifferentiated: disturbed but not clearly one

of the 3 above Causes

Biological: Genetics, brain structure and function, prenatal viruses

Psychological Factors: Stress

Schizophrenic Disorder

20/20 What are the symptoms and causes of

schizophrenic disorders?

Schizophrenic Disorder Video &

Question

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These types of disorders are lasting, rigid behavior

patterns that disrupt social functioning. Anxiety

Avoidant Dependent

Odd/Eccentric Behaviors Paranoid Schizoid

Dramatic/Impulsive Behaviors Borderline Antisocial (lack of conscience)

Personality Disorders

A Psychopath in the Family What kinds of personality disorders are

known?

Personality Disorder Question