media analysis psych Flashcards
3 examples of when John Nash showed atypical behaviour before he was diagnosed
Delusions,Hallucinations,Reduced speaking
2 biological factors 2 psychological factors and one social factors that John presented for schizophrenia
Biological- genetics, birth complications
Psychological- significant stress, cognitive impairments
Social- traumatic experiences
Definition of schizophrenia
A psychological disorder making those sufferers lose touch with reality
what category is schizophrenia under
involves disturbance in thoughts, emotions and behaviour
Difference between mental health problems and mental disorders
Mental health problems affect how one interacts, thinks and behaves with others while a mental disorder is a diagnosis through a standard criteria and only diagnosed by those of profession
2 benefits and 2 limitations of DSM-5
Benefits- helps with treatment +medication, family support
Limitations- creates a stigma, embarrassment
2 characteristics of the disorder you did a presentation on
Tolerance,Withdrawal
1 biological 1 social and 1 psychological factor that can cause the disorder you researched
Biological- the dopamine reward pathway sending out dopamine which gives the feeling of pleasure.
Social- Socially normalising the activity
Psychological- cognitive distortions making mistaken thoughts, beliefs and attitudes towards the addiction
stages of the mental health continuum
excelling, thriving, surviving, struggling, in crisis
what is internal factors
comes from within person
what is external factors
outside of someone
Definition of situational approach
refers to thoughts, feelings and behaviour that may be considered normal in one situation may be considered abnormal in another.
