ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Question
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Dottie is seeking help from a therapist for her constant bouts of anxiety, inability to sleep, and concerns that her family does not love her anymore. Her therapist will use the DSM IV in order to provide Dottie with:
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suggestions for the type of treatment she should get
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listings of insurance companies
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a systematic diagnosis that reflects her symptoms
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deciding which theoretical perspective best fits her
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) anxiety disorders. personality disorders. psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)
Detailed explanation-2: -childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect. social isolation or loneliness. experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
Detailed explanation-4: -Serotonin is the neurotransmitter most commonly associated with depression. Dopamine has also been implicated in mood disorders with research showing that it may be decreased in depression and increased in mania.
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