PSYC 100 City College of San Francisco Schizophrenic Disorders Discussion

Select 2 of the 3 following topics to cover in your discussion

Discussion A) Defining Abnormal Behavior

•In defining abnormality name and describe the 4 criteria for defining abnormal behavior (refer to textbook and powerpoint to find all 4). Next provide 1-2 examples of example of each. Lastly, can a behavior be considered Maladaptive Behavior but not cause Personal Distress (support your answer and provide an example)?

Discussion B) Neurotransmitters and abnormal behavior

• In chapter 3 we reviewed various disorders that may be related to a dysregulation of neurotransmitters.  Briefly review the following:  Neutrotranmistter activity and anxiety, neutrotransmitters and depression, and neurotransmitter activity and schizophrenia. 

Discussion C) Disorders (if you complete this topic  select ONE of the following)

1) Anxiety Disorders

Briefly describe the main characteristics of anxiety disorders. Name and describe two anxiety disorders. Also discuss the etiology (causation) of anxiety disorders (describe at least 2).

2) Schizophrenic Disorders

Schizophrenic Disorders (describe at least 2).

3) Eating Disorders

•    Briefly describe the main characteristics of Eating Disorders. Name and describe two Eating Disorders. Also describe two causations (etiology) of Eating Disorders.