Borderline intellectual functioning

My personal opinion from a psychology student point of view is that Billy demonstrates many symptoms of the Oedipus Complex. In other words, I believe he has rooted attachment issues with her primary caregiver, her mother. He is known to have a deep affection for her mother, as well as perceiving her as the center of his life. The most important sign of his hidden sexual desires towards his mother can be observed any time he gets rejected by his mother. He reacts ultra-sensitively, and leans…

Do you, as an individual, conform to society or do you like to show people that you are different than most others? Out of the seven billion people who live in this world, most would say they conform to society, which is very natural. Humans are social beings and conforming to society is one way that we show each other that we are like them. Sometimes we feel obligated to conform by the people we respect, look up to, or people who are in higher positions than us. In the article, “The…

There are different types of mental disorders that are encountered by law enforcement officers. Officers must learn to recognize the signs and become aware of the mental ill characteristics, it is paramount. The three disorders mention earlier will be describe with in the discussing. Let us begin with the Personality disorders, people with passive-aggressive personality disorders are failing in jobs, school, and interpersonal relationships. The passive is unforceful, weak and timid; although the…

Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which was desined specifically for treating those suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by unstable emotive and cognitive processes—symptoms that mindfulness training largely targets. DBT is highly effective in treating these clients and “…has been shown to reduce self-mutilation and suicidal behavior in chronically suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder [and] provides training in mindfulness meditation to foster…

There is a fundamental difference in a pro anorexia community, or a community that helps destigmatize or help other who are mentally ill cope in healthy ways, such as a depression recovery community. Another difference is the fact that many people have different ideals as to when it is okay to judge others. Judging a community, ethically that is, often is unfounded, until their, or others livelihood is at stake. In this essay the topic of pro anorexia communities is compared to that of a…

up after certain situations that can strain both external and internal relationships of the troubled persons (Rathus, 2010, p. 525). The four main personality disorders that were recognized are Obsessive Compulsive disorder (also known as OCD), Borderline personality disorder, Narcissism, and Bipolar disorder.…

Getting along with other people, shouldn’t be difficult considering that humans are social creatures. But human beings have a sin problem; to go along with that social craving that can get in the way. As Jer. 17: 9 states “ The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it”(ESV)? But all is not lost; it is possible to get along even with the most difficult among us. Wright (1989) stated, “…the three most vital qualities for getting along with people are…

Kristianna Mason Borderline Personality Disorder Greenville Technical College Mental illnesses are commonly referred to a wide range of mental health conditions. These are disorders that affect many things in a person’s life which includes their mood, behavior and cognition. From time to time, there are many people that develop these mental health illnesses and they become concerning when there are symptoms and ongoing signs that cause recurring stresses and the inability to function…

Most psychological research that is conducted today is meant to be applied. Research in and of itself can help no one, but when psychologists and psychiatrists use that research to treat patients, the true value of the research can be recognized. Perhaps the most interesting and well recognized ways mental health care professionals can help individuals is through the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The goal of an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment sounds simple enough, but…

this bias I became more mindful of this bias as to ensure that I stayed in my professional role and continued to work with her through a lens of a Certified Peer Support. Secondly, my inexperience of working with an individual like Susie with a Borderline Personality Disorder at first hindered my ability to understand why Susie would become extremely upset and distressed about minor issues and had extreme emotional reactions continuously. My inexperience with the diagnosis interfered at first…