Such problems include extreme discomfort with close relationships, extreme distrust and suspicion of others, disregard for the rights of others, excessive and unstable emotionality, and pervasive feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Personality Disorders I Chapter 9, pp. Wed., October 21 Personality Disorders II Chapter 9, pp. Although rare, these disorders are long-lasting, extremely debilitating, and, in many ways, poorly understood. October 28 Psychotic Disorders I Chapter 13, pp.
Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between brain and behavior.
Many cognitive and emotional problems stem from damage or injury to certain parts of the brain. Cognitive disorders, such as problems with memory, learning, language, and motor control will be reviewed. These problems are very common among the elderly, including amnesia, dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimers diseases. Many courses in abnormal psychology, and textbooks in this area, devote relatively little time to psychological disorders seen in children. Children suffer from many of the disorders that we reviewed earlier in the semester, however many disorders arise specifically in childhood.