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Difference Between Neuroses and Psychoses | Psychology

This article will help you to differentiate between Neuroses and Psychoses. Neuroses also known as Psychoneuroses refer to minor mental disorders. They are characterised by inner struggles and certain mental and physical disturbances. Psychoneuroses include the milder abnormalities of the cognitive, conative and motor processes precipitated by conflicts, frustrations and other emotional stresses. These partially incapacitate the individual to meet [...]

By Aakanksha T|2016-08-18T11:37:35+00:00August 18, 2016|Abnormal Psychology|Comments Off

Manic Depressive Disorders | Psychology

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Factors of Manic-Depressive Disorders 2. Psychological Explanation of Manic-Depressive Disorders 3. Studies 4. Treatments. Factors of Manic-Depressive Disorders: i. Biological Factors: The need for a biological explanation of manic-depressive psychoses arises from the fact that once the disorder is in the process, it continues automatically and completes the full course unless [...]

By Aakanksha T|2016-08-18T11:37:35+00:00August 18, 2016|Abnormal Psychology|Comments Off

Mental Retardation: Concept and Classification | Psychology

After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Concept of Mental Retardation 2. Classification of Mental Retardation 3. Factors 4. Mental Retardation and Adjustment Problems 5. Social Psychological Factors 6. Assessment of the Mentally Sub-Normal 7. Statistics 8. Conclusion. Concept of Mental Retardation: With increased knowledge, higher education, community and fellow feeling the attitude of the society towards mentally [...]

By Aakanksha T|2016-08-18T11:37:35+00:00August 18, 2016|Abnormal Psychology|Comments Off