Insomnia DisorderA sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep, despite adequate opportunity for rest. Hypersomnolence DisorderA condition involving excessive sleepiness despite sufficient sleep duration, with symptoms such as sleep inertia or prolonged unrefreshing sleep…
Sleep-wake disorders are included because they’re so widespread. Lack of sleep is a modern epidemic with serious effects on mental and physical resilience (Sue et al., 2016). Sleep Statistics Most Americans get less than 8 hours of sleep/night. 37% say sleep deprivation affects job performance. 68% report poor concentration from…
This lesson covers the relevance of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in abnormal psychology, touching on its media prominence, role in diagnosis exclusion, and ties to brain anatomy. Lesson Objectives Understand brain lobe functions and effects of damage. Differentiate brain structure in criminals vs. non-criminals. Identify TBI causes, course, and treatments…
Lesson 12: Schizophrenia Introduction This is one of the most important lessons in the course because schizophrenia can be considered the most severe of all mental illnesses… Lesson Objectives Recognize the diagnostic criteria for the differences between the various psychotic disorders. Identify the etiology, course, and treatment of psychotic disorders…
Lesson 11 – Suicide: Comprehensive Match Table Study Guide TopicDetails from Exam NotesRisk factors for suicideIncludes previous suicide attempts, psychiatric disorders (especially depression and bipolar), family history, substance abuse, and feelings of hopelessness. Notes mention social isolation and impulsivity as contributing factors.Sex differences in suicideWomen attempt more often; men die…
Having a loved one commit suicide is one of the most emotionally devastating things that a person can experience; for this reason I would recommend paying attention to the textbook section entitled Effects of Suicide on Friends and Family. This lesson is unique in that it involves statistics to a…
LeVay Prostitution and Pornography Overview: This lesson explores the commodification of sex through prostitution and pornography. It introduces legal, social, and feminist debates, alongside demographic trends and typologies. Key Terms Prostitute – Someone who engages in sex for money. Hustler – Term used for male prostitutes. Sex trader – Anyone…
LeVay Overview: Sexual Assault and Intimate Violence This lesson covers various forms of **non-consensual sexual behavior** including rape, harassment, and partner violence. It also introduces sociocultural and psychological theories of aggression and abuse. These behaviors range in severity but are always harmful, both psychologically and physically. Sexual Assault & Rape…
LeVay Overview: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) The U.S. has the **highest STI rates** among developed countries, with **20 million new cases per year**. Many infections are asymptomatic but can lead to serious long-term effects such as **infertility**, **chronic pain**, or **cancer**. This lesson outlines types of STIs, disparities in infection…
LeVay Overview: Sexual Disorders This lesson explores the DSM-5 framework for identifying and treating sexual dysfunctions. Sexual disorders fall into four broad categories: **disorders of sexual desire**, **arousal**, **orgasm**, and **sexual pain**. These disorders must cause **distress** or **relationship strain** to be clinically diagnosed. Disorders of Sexual Desire Hypoactive Sexual…