Daily Archives: September 23, 2010

Impulse Control Disorders NOS

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Impulse Control Disorders NOS generally include intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathological gambling, and trichotillomania. It would appear that the concept of “irresistible impulse” is troublesome because it is inherently tied to the observable behavior, thereby making it less than scientific.  … Continue reading →

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Personality Disorders

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As is often the case, the primary take away from this chapter is the value of early intervention.  “The hope is that such interventions in the lives of children and adolescents can, at least to some extent, prevent the later … Continue reading →

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Personality and Its Disorders

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The most contemporary definition of the word personality delves “beneath” surface impressions “and turns the spotlight on the inner, less revealed and hidden psychological qualities of the individual.”  (Blaney & Millon, 2009, p. 551)  It would suffice to say that … Continue reading →

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