WHEN GRIEF WON’T RELENT DESCRIPTION Jane Brody, of the New York Times, examines the topic of complicated grief. She contrasts the normal grieving process with “…complicated grief, an extreme, unrelenting reaction to loss that persists for more than six months and can result in a serious risk to health.” Interviews with those who treat grief… Read more »
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ARE THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF MULTIPLE PERSONAL DISORDER PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS?
DESCRIPTION Dr. Scott Mendelson, MD, examines the ever increasing numbers of individuals diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder. He points out that since the diagnosis became its own diagnostic category in the DSM-III, the sheer numbers have been increasing more in a decade than in a century. He points out that “…the numbers of cases of… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — American Psychiatric Association DSM 5 Website
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK American Psychiatric Association DSM 5 Website URL http://www.psychiatry.org/practice/dsm DESCRIPTION Though this version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is somewhat controversial and problematic in the eyes of many professionals, it is still important in understanding how abnormal behavior/psychopathology are now characterized. By now all introductory Psychology texts have had to revise… Read more »
THE MODERN ASYLUM
THE MODERN ASYLUM DESCRIPTION Dr. Christine Montross summarizes: “…three ethicists from the University of Pennsylvania argued in the Journal of the American Medical Association that the movement to deinstitutionalize the mentally ill has been a failure.” In her article she points out the deinstitutionalization has proved to be a failure and that the movement has… Read more »
LOVE ONLINE IS ABOUT BEING REAL, NOT PERFECT
Love online is about being real, not perfect DESCRIPTION “University of Iowa researchers find people prefer online profiles that present potential love interests who are successful, humble, and real” … We wondered, ‘What do people like in a dating profile?’” Wotipka (author of the study) says. ’Whom are they most likely to contact? Whom are… Read more »
APP OF THE WEEK — EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
APP OF THE WEEK EXPLAIN EVERYTHING iOS & Android ($2.99) (click on the platform of your device) DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store “Explain Everything is an easy-to-use design, screencasting, and interactive whiteboard tool that lets you annotate, animate, narrate, import, and export almost anything to and from almost anywhere. Explain Everything has… Read more »
GENES TELL ONLY PART OF THE STORY
Genes Tell Only Part of the Story DESCRIPTION Dr. Zuger presents the case of Barbara who is addicted to alcohol, various drugs, has a plethora of physical/medical problems and who is generally non compliant with treatment (both medical and psychological). The author begins by stating President Obama’s goal of researching the genome to learn the… Read more »
EXTREMELY PREMATURE BABIES FACE DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
Extremely Premature Babies Face Developmental Issues DESCRIPTION In this study Johanna Månsson assessed 400 premature infants and compared them to a control of 400 infants born full term. Premature birth is a causal factor in both physical and psychological (cognitive) problems. Månsson found that by 2-1/2 years old that the premature children had lower scores… Read more »
PTSD & The INSANITY PLEA
There are two important articles in this week’s Psychology Update. #1 After PTSD, More Trauma DESCRIPTION: “David J. Morris, a former Marine infantry officer, is the author of the forthcoming book “The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Mr. Morris describes his life after serving in the military and suffering intense PTSD (Post… Read more »
APP OF THE WEEK — The Stroop Effect
APP OF THE WEEK (The apps listed are generally free. However, occasionally there may be a charge. $=$.99 up to $1.25. $$=$1.99 $$$=$2.99) The Stroop Effect Available for both iOS and Android (click on the appropriate link for your needs to be taken to the info page) Description (from the Google Play Store) “The Stroop… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
