Case Study of H.M. The Case study of H.M.‚ Henry Molaison‚ is about a man who struggled from a very severe case of amnesia. He has been one of the main subjects for researchers today and has provided scientists much more knowledge about the human brain and memory (Newhouse‚ 2007). “The early studies of H.M. provide a basis for modern neuropsychology‚ and the findings of those who have studied him are today a cornerstone in memory research” (Costandi‚ 2007). H.M. was born in Hartford
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Mental/Behavioral Case Studies Jean Izean HCS/245 May 11‚ 2015 Tynan Mara Jim Wolf is a 45 year auto-parts old store owner who incessantly washes his hands. He continually checks and rechecks his part lists‚ equipment‚ and his employee’s schedules. His wife becomes concerned about his work performance and inability to sleep‚ she advises him to a physician. After a complete evaluation‚ a psychiatrist has diagnosed him with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Obsessive
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Factors to consider in evaluation: 1.cultural bias in the instrument or clinician 2. Theoretical orientation 3.Underemphasis on the external situation 4.insufficient validation 5.inaccurate data Classification system: • -delinates meaningful subvarieties of maladaptive behavior • -first step in the nature‚ causes‚ and treatment process of a disorder • -provides a means of universal communication regarding abnormal behavior • -the product of human invention-disorders can be “constructs”
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Everyday approximately two hundred and seventy five adults endure their first session of electroconvulsive therapy because they’ve been told by doctors that it’ll make them happier. However‚ the doctors often fail to mention that they themselves don’t even understand how or why electroconvulsive therapy ¨works¨‚ they only assume that it resets your brain’s functions but this hasn’t been proven. What good could possibly come from an electrically induced seizure? Some people firmly believe that electroconvulsive
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When I think of biofeedback I think about meditation and yoga‚ this is a technique that you can use to learn to control your body and your mind. It can help you to stay focused and relaxed in a stressful or non-stressful situation. This type of feedback can help you make subtle changes in your life such as reducing pain. It also gives you the power to use your imagination to control your body‚ and can often help with your physical performances and any health issues that you may have. There are many
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Sadness‚ worthless‚ loneliness‚ and the loss interest are the most common signs of depression. Depression can have a severe impact on one’s daily life activities. Symptoms and levels of depression vary from mild to severe. Depression‚ on average‚ is most likely to appear in late teens years to mid-20s. Also‚ women have a much higher possibility to experience depression than men. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a psychological therapy used to help with the relapse of depression. It
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From chronic pain and insomnia to migraine headaches and digestive disorders‚ treating these common conditions with acupuncture Little Elm offers a safer‚ more holistic option when compared to prescription medications and invasive surgeries. Unfortunately‚ you may not be familiar with the numerous disorders and ailments acupuncture can benefit. Using this guide‚ you will understand the enormous benefits of acupuncture for reducing pain‚ stress‚ and other health concerns. Pain Whether you are experiencing
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Current Issues in Psychopharmacology Paper: Deliberate Self-harm and Anti-depressants Small pox‚ measles‚ influenza‚ yellow fever and cholera: all have one thing in common; they all are epidemics that have crossed over America in waves. Epidemics happen every year; the current epidemic America is preparing for is the H1N1 swine flu. Small pox‚ measles‚ and influenza are just a few of the epidemics seen in America; but‚ what about the forgotten epidemics; the unexplained illnesses that have
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Unipolar Depression Unipolar depression is a mood disorder that is characterized by depression without mania. Depression and mania are the opposite of each other; depression is a sad sate that one is overwhelmed by all of life’s challenges and mania is when one is on a state of euphoria and has exaggerated beliefs that the world is theirs. Unipolar can be brought on by many different circumstances. Symptoms Symptoms vary from individual to individual but they will affect these five areas of
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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Abstract: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a chronic disorder that is often associated with distress and impairment of functioning. It involves a ritual-like behaviour that deviates from what is considered ‘normal’ behaviour. In the following paper‚ the topic of OCD‚ its causes‚ symptoms‚ diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Additional information about other disorders related to this particular disorder is also mentioned. OCD is classified in the Diagnostic
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