PPT-Biological explanation of schizophrenia (1)

The function of neurotransmitters What is this What does it do Where are the neurotransmitters Can you name any neurotransmitters Neurotransmitter molecules are released from the end of the presynaptic cell the axon into the space between the two nerve cells the synapse Having travelled across the synaptic gap or cleft molecules may then be taken up by specially shaped receptor sites on the postsynaptic nerve cell the dendrite and so the chemical message is passed on The relationship between the neurotransmitter molecule and the receptor site is like a lock and key molecules will only fit certain receptor sites. Diagnosis, Definition, Bias. Explanations. Treatments. HEALTH & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY . G543. Biological: . Gottesman. Behavioural: Watson & . Rayner. . Cognitive: Beck . 2. Explanations of Dysfunctional Behaviour . UNIT 4: PSYA4. lcb@beauchamp.org.uk. . Topic Content. In relation to their chosen disorder:. Schizophrenia. Depression. Phobic disorders. OCD.  . Candidates should be familiar with the following:. Clinical characteristics of the chosen disorder.. Alya Alghamdi. Objectives:. At the end of seminar the master student will be able to. :. Define schizophrenia.. Identify the DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Schizophrenia. Discuss the major symptoms of schizophrenia. If depression is the common cold of psychological disorders, schizophrenia is the cancer.. Nearly 1 in a 100 suffer from schizophrenia, and throughout the world over 24 million people suffer from this disease (WHO, 2002).. A psychotic disorder in which a person has lost touch with reality. Hallucinations and delusional thinking frequently accompany this disorder. Hallucinations. Experiencing sensations that don’t actually exist except inside your head. The function of neurotransmitters. What is this?. What does it do?. Where are the neurotransmitters?. Can you name any neurotransmitters?. Lets remind ourselves how neurotransmitters work. Lets remind ourselves how neurotransmitters work. Nepean. High . School. , . November. 2016. Introduction. to . Psychology. . class. .. Schizophrenia: basic definition . Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person . Explanations. Treatments. HEALTH & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY . G543. Biological: . Gottesman. Behavioural: Watson & . Rayner. . Cognitive: Beck . 2. Explanations of Dysfunctional Behaviour . EXAM STYLE QUESTIONS (ESQ). David Duong. Edison Thai. Life in the Eyes of a Schizophrenic. “. Shonda. . has a 12 year history diagnosis of schizophrenia. . Shonda. is constantly preoccupied with delusions and frequent auditory hallucinations. . Nearly 1 in 100 people (60% men) . 24 million across the world. Schizophrenia. Literally means “split-mind”. Not a personality split, but a split from reality. A good example of . psychosis. (a psychological disorder in which a person loses contact with reality, experiencing irrational ideas and distorted perceptions). Schizophrenia . 2 or more of the following, present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period, at least one must be delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms. 2012. 1. Psychosis. Psychosis may be substance-induced or caused by brain injury, but most psychoses appear in the form of schizophrenia. Psychosis is a state defined by a loss of contact with reality. Outline. Introduction. . History . Epidemiology. Etiology . Psychosis. Severe form of mental disorder. Greater severity of illness. Lack of insight. Inability to distinguish between subjective experience and reality (hallucinations & delusions). Learning Outcomes. Outline the cognitive explanations for Schizophrenia. Explore the cognitive reasons for Psychotic symptoms. Explore and evaluate the scientific model of delusional thinking. Explore research which demonstrates a cognitive explanation.