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    OCD is a perplexing and heterogeneous neuropsychiatric disorder that is characterized by obsessions and compulsions of varying manifestations (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Moreover, OCD is also a highly chronic and disabling disorder, in that it has been found to have a very low rate of spontaneous remission (Abramowitz & Siqueland, 2013) and is associated with significant functional impairment and decreased quality of life (Subramaniam et al., 2014). Not only are there personal…

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    this may have money scripts such as, “money should be saved not spent” or “it is extravagant to spend money on yourself.” Another way that money scripts can keep you in poor spirits is through compulsive hoarding. This disorder can happen to people who both overspending and underspending. Compulsive hoarding is not always as extreme as is shown on television shows. Sometimes, it can just be buying a couple of extra things here and there, until they accumulate to an unnecessary excess. People…

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    According to Eric Erikson, a German psychoanalyst, everyone must pass through a series of eight developmental stages throughout their lives. These stages are called psychosocial theory, which per Berger (20114) is, “A theory of human development that holds that irrational, unconscious drives and motives, often originating in childhood, underlie human behavior” (p. 23). According to Jean Piaget, a Swiss scientist, there are four stages that take place from birth to adulthood. These stages are…

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    As listed in the DSM-5, other OCD related disorders include body dysmorphic disorder (anxiety with how the person appears to society), hoarding disorder (excessive collection of things), Trichotillomania (pulling hair to deal with anxiety), and Excoriation (picking skin to deal with anxiety). I do not believe Owen shows any signs or symptoms of OCD or related…

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    duties such as providing food, water, clothing or medications and assistance with activities of daily living. Self-neglect is behavior that threatens his/her own health or safety, such as not eating, not going to the doctor, substance abuse or compulsive hoarding (APA, 2012; Daly, 2011; Dong, 2014; Kleba, 2014; NCEA,…

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    The diagnostic criteria for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) includes recurring and unwanted thoughts & urges which are hard to suppress and may cause discomfort or anxiety; this is known as obsession. Subsequently, there are compulsions, repetitive behaviors and actions performed by a person in a response to an obsession or an unrealistic belief it will prevent a horrific event or sooth anxiety. In order to meet the criteria for OCD these obsessions, compulsions, or a combination of both…

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    This case study will delve deep into the history, behaviors, and the past and current levels of academic achievements exhibited by a child with special needs. This information has been gathered first by a detailed phone conversation with the Frazzoli’s followed by a visit to Anthony’s school and lastly I was invited to attend the Frazzoli home and have lunch with the family and observe Anthony in his natural setting. I also relate two theories to my observations as well as peer reviewed journals…

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    1. Describe the forms of violence pertaining to gay and lesbian relationships. The various forms of violence found in gay and lesbian relationships are very much similar to what is found in heterosexual relationships. In a study conducted by Gregory Greenwood et al. (2002), it was found that the most major forms of violence against gay males included sexual battering, physical battering, and psychological battering. Of the participants surveyed, it was found that five percent were sexually…

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