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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
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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
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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
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