Understanding Personality Disorders: Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic, and Avoidant
F60.3 Borderline Personality Disorder (301.83)
A pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and affect, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following items:
- Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. Note: Do not include suicidal or self-mutilating behavior if covered in Criterion 5.
- A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating
Understanding Psychology: Branches, Methods, and Applications
Understanding Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It explores a wide range of topics, including how people think, feel, and act, both individually and in groups. It also examines the biological, emotional, cognitive, and social processes that influence behavior.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what psychology involves:
1. Branches of Psychology
Psychology is a broad field, with several subfields that focus on different aspects of the human experience. Some of the
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Understanding Human Relationships
Human relations encompass any conscious encounter between at least two people. These relationships can be voluntary or involuntary. Every human relationship involves an exchange of information, even if the relationship is involuntary.
Relationships and Communication
Relationships are established when individuals interact voluntarily with communicative intent. This interaction results in interpersonal communication, which is crucial for tasks such as constructing one’
Read MoreFreudian Theory: Unconscious Drives and Personality Development
Freudian Theory
Introduction
Previously, psychology focused on consciousness. Freud, however, emphasized the unconscious—all the ideas, thoughts, and feelings of which we are not normally aware. According to Freud, human behavior is based on three kinds of unconscious instincts or drives. Others, such as hunger, thirst, and self-preservation, are necessary for the survival of the individual. Finally, there is the desire for pleasure, which Freud believed is the most critical factor in the development
Read MoreDevelopmental Psychology: Key Concepts and Theories
Developmental Psychology: An Introduction
1. Definition of Developmental Psychology (Evolutionary Psychology)
Developmental psychology initially focused on describing behaviors at different ages, particularly in children and adolescents. Later, the focus shifted from simple description to explaining behavioral change.
2. Objectives in Studying Human Evolutionary Processes
The objectives in studying human evolutionary processes include:
- A – Describing changes with age and experience (cognitive, social,
Understanding Sexuality, Violence, and Affective Processes
The Value of Sexuality
Regarding introducing sexual practices from an early age, parents and schools cannot avoid this issue. Television and other media often depict sexual situations.
At school, teachers can teach about the responsible use of freedom, but they cannot prevent a student’s desires. Trying to suppress these desires is like trying to eliminate wine to prevent drunkenness, or eliminating night to prevent theft, or eliminating women to prevent male adultery.
The Value of Fearing Violence
Violence
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