Conversion Disorders.
The term conversion has been used off and on since the Middle Ages (Mace, 1992) but was popularized by Freud, who believed the anxiety resulting from unconscious conflicts somehow was
Tag: Abnormal Psychology
Illness Anxiety Disorder.
Illness anxiety disorder was formerly known as “hypochondriasis,” which is still the term widely used among the public. In illness anxiety disorder, physical symptoms are either not experienced at the
Somatic symptoms Disorder
A few individuals, the preoccupation with their health or appearance becomes so great that it dominates their lives. Their problems fall under the general heading of somatic symptoms disorder. Soma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- PTSD & Acute Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a
Body Dysmorphic Disorders- BDD
Did you ever wish you could change part of your appearance? Maybe the size of your nose or the way your ears stick out? Most people fantasize about improving something,
Social Anxiety (Phobia)
A phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity.A much smaller number of people, who suffer severely around others, have social anxiety disorder (SAD),
Panic Disorders & Agoraphobia
Panic disorders (PD), in which individuals experience severe, unexpected panic attacks. They may think they’re dying or otherwise losing control. In many cases but not all, PD is accompanied by
Abnormality: Meaning, Definition, Nature.
Abnormality. APA defines Abnormality as the state or condition of being abnormal. Abnormal behavior is a psychological dysfunction within an individual that is associated with distress or impairment in functioning
Freud’s Psychoanalytical Theory of Personality and 3 Important Components of Personality
Introduction Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist by profession, is widely regarded as the founding father of psychoanalysis and a pivotal figure in modern psychology. His work, rooted in clinical observations,
What are the Important Fields / Branches of Psychology?
Scope of psychology is increasing day by day, Therefore new fields of psychology / branches of psychology are emerging. Now a days there are more than 50 fields of psychology
Motivation of Sleep and 2 Important Stages of Sleep
Introduction Sleep is a complex biological and psychological process regulated by both homeostatic and circadian systems, involving brain structures, neurotransmitters, and feedback loops that maintain internal stability and energy balance.