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Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders

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Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders
Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders
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Question: Mood Disorders ContinuedBipolar DisorderSchizophrenia
Answer: Bipolar- Experience both depressed and manic periods.Manic Periods= Elevated mood, euphoria, hyperactivity, decreases need for sleep, rapid speech, racing mind, excessive spending, drinking, smoking, uneasiness, irritability.Schizophrenia- Loss of contact with reality. Bizarre behavior. Disorganized thinking. Disorganized speech. Decreased emotional expressiveness, Diminished to total social withdrawal. Positive and negative symptoms.Positive symptoms are symptoms that are added that people don't normally have, like dillusions.Negative symptoms are symptoms that are taken away like flat affect (dulled emotions)

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