Sunday, January 25, 2015

Abnormal Psychology



DSM IV- diagnostic statistical manual or mental disorders- big book of disorder but it does not explain



Phobia
- sudden experiences 
-sudden episodes of intense dread




O.C.D 
-persistent unwanted thoughts cause
-someone to feel the need to engage in a particular action




Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
-flashbacks or nightmares following a persons movement in or observation of an extremely stress full event









1 comment:

  1. PTSD as represented by the picture, is not only a disease for soldiers, but anyone who has had a really traumatic experience.

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