Impulsivity

Dr. Gregory House is a 55-year-old single man; he lives in an apartment by himself and is the head of Diagnostic Medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Dr. Houses’ father was abusive in some instances he would make House take a cold bath and sleep outside thus leading to a very strained relationship between the two. Additionally, Dr. Houses ' relationship with his mother was tainted by her cheating on his father. In his mid-30’s, Dr. House suffered an infarction in his leg…

While it is not uncommon for children to daydream in class, act without thinking, or forget to do homework or a house chore, some additional symptoms as inattention, hyperactivity (or lack of) and impulsivity may be signs of a psychological condition. Attention deficit disorder is a disorder that appears in early childhood. This condition makes it difficult for the individual to control their emotions or their spontaneous responses. ADD symptoms usually appear before the child is seven years…

Hope Schamberger Dr. Rothschild-Massa Waubonsee Community College 16, June 2017 Psychological Disease Assignment 1. The name of a serious mental health disorder is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 2. Obsessive Compulsive disorder is considered a generalized anxiety disorder because, people with the disorder commonly have severe anxiety when their obsessions and compulsions are afflicting their mind. This disorder has also been associated with an Impulse control disorder, but because OCD is…

Alcohol may seem to be very innocent to people and a way to socialize with others even though that at times can be true it can also be very harmful and in some cases dangerous. Studies show that impulsivity has long been considered a risk factor for harmful alcohol use. Advances in neurocognitive models of impulse control have allowed substance abuse researchers to understand how dysfunction of specific cognitive mechanisms underlying behavioral control can contribute to substance use (Fillmore,…

Fall Prevention in Older Adult Patients A fall in the clinical setting is a multi-million-dollar preventable problem. A fall can lead to serious consequences to the patients, family, and the healthcare institution. A fall is an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level (WHO, 2012). I am a nurse that worked for one year and still considered myself as a novice nurse that is growing in my career. I have experienced falls in the…

Whether ADHD is on the rise, or if the disorder has just seen an increase in the popularity contest, one thing is for sure: it is here and it is determined to stay. To tackle this disorder and ensure success for the children diagnosed inside and outside of the classroom, parents, teachers, and medical professions have joined forces and have discovered innovations that work to take this disorder head on. The level of success it seems is increasing rapidly every year. ADHD is being better dealt…

When Odysseus yells his name to the cyclops his arrogance is demonstrated. He yells his name when leaving the island, so the cyclops would know who ruined him. This shows his arrogance and ruins his entire trip home said in book 9, lines 415-419. Impulsivity is displayed when Odysseus guides his ship and men towards Helio’s island being aware that his men ivoke no self-control due to this his men eat the cattle. In result, Zeus sends down a thunderbolt to sink Odysseus ship, in which only he…

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), causes ongoing inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. The disorder can be chronic and interferes with functioning and development. The percentage of children diagnosed with ADHD is rising every year. Males are more than two times more likely to have been diagnosed than females. The cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Inattention and hyperactivity are key behaviors of the…

Criminal Justice research is to gain an understanding of human behavior. The criminal justice system is all about people and how they interact with situations and things. Social norms define behavior that is acceptable and expected by society. However, acceptance of an attitude or behavior by the individuals in society is not always universal. The cause of social problems today and the effect of social problems today on society generally manifest themselves through involvement of the criminal…

Introduction Definition of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a specific pattern of impairments and traits (dsm-5, 2015). In this paper, I provide background information about Bryce Larsen, my person of interest, I discuss the history, diagnostic criteria, and effects of BPD, and I apply this information to Bryce’s lived experiences. This paper is purely for educational purposes and not a true diagnosis of the individual represented. Background Information At thirty-one years old, Bryce,…