Perspectives
Perspective: Emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, and childhood experiences
Psychodynamic
This genetic condition is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21
Down Syndrome
Fear of spiders
Arachnophobia
Individuals with this disorder often seek attention, display dramatic behavior, and have shallow emotions, craving excitement and approval from others.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
These are the surreal experiences we have during sleep, often involving vivid imagery, emotions, and narratives, providing insights into our subconscious mind
Dreams
Perspective: Observable behaviours not internal states
Behavioural Psychology
A neurodegenerative disease commonly associated with repetitive head trauma
CTE
Fear of heights
Acrophobia
People with this personality disorder often exhibit grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others, believing they are special and deserving of special treatment.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
It's the evaluative perception we hold of ourselves, influencing how we feel about our abilities, worth, and overall identity
Self Esteem
Perspective: Mental processes like memory, thinking, problem-solving; Mind is like a computer
Cognitive Psychology
Caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, resulting in developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and physical abnormalities
FASD
Fear of enclosed spaces.
Claustrophobia
Individuals with this disorder often disregard the rights and feelings of others, display a lack of empathy or remorse, and engage in manipulative or criminal behavior.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
This mental process involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information, serving as the foundation of our past experiences and learning.
Memory
Perspective: behaviours exist because they aid in human survival
Evolutionary Psychology
Progressive neurodegenerative disease is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior
Alzheimer's
Fear of flying
Aerophobia
This personality disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, often at the expense of flexibility and efficiency.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
It's a defense mechanism - unconsciously attribute our own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or traits onto others, often to avoid acknowledging them in ourselves
Projection
Goal Setting; Motivation; Develop their personal potential
Humanistic Psychology
Chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms including fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination
Multiple Sclerosis
Hemophobia
Fear of blood
Individuals with this disorder often have eccentric beliefs or behaviors, experience social anxiety, and display odd thinking or perceptual experiences, sometimes resembling milder forms of schizophrenia.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Involves adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to align with those of a group, often due to social pressure or the desire for acceptance.
Conformity