Essays on Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder is defined by the DSM-IV-TR as a condition marked by a preoccupation with an imaginary or minor defect in a facial feature or localized part of the body. The concern over one’s perceived defect is markedly excessive, and this preoccupation causes significant distress or impairment in one’s functioning (APA, 2000). In addition,…

In what ways is ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a play of discord and disorder? Through out the play there are many examples of discord and disorder. Many of these occasions appear through the relationships of the characters but often a single character has the ability to create immense confusion. Love is a common theme through…

Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a condition characterized by sporadic outbursts of aggression caused by a lack of impulse control. These episodes involve severe assault or property destruction, but there is no impulsive or aggressive behavior in between. IED, also referred to as intermittent explosive disorder, frequently results in explosive eruptions that may include verbal…

Overt aggression intents to wreak noxious stimulation or to behave violently toward another organism. Aggressive behavior can be direct or indirect. Under conditions of aversive stimulus or frustration, aggressive destructive behavior can be directed toward inanimate objects. The significant variable is the intent, or the perceived intent, of the behaving individual. A small boy who…

Selective Mutism, a condition that is challenging to diagnose but important to detect early in life, is often mistaken for shyness in children. Although parents, teachers, and society can observe noticeable characteristics in these children, there is an implicit assumption that they will eventually overcome it. Due to frequent misdiagnosis, treatment is often neglected, thus…

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes reading, writing, math, etc. difficult for people. The kind of alphabet a person uses can also affect the way dyslexia affects them. Neuroscientist Guinevere Eden of Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., says that new study shows how different writing systems can direct the development of distinct…

Psychology is the summary of a person’s characteristics including how they think, feel or behave. Simply, it is the study of conscious and unconscious stimulations of the human mind and actions. I think psychology is the most interesting of all fields. It is the most interesting because it is about us. It is about the…

ADHDADHD, a disorder beginning in childhood, characterized by a persistent inability to sitstill, focus attention on specific tasks, and control impulses, contributed by Michael Woods toMicrosoft Encarta Encyclopedia. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the mostcommon mental disorders of childhood. Many children grow out of ADHD by adolescent oradult years, but many do not….

Although the negative consequences of purging (like tooth decay and esophagi earning) are not associated with binge eating, the binge eating disorder is associated with a myriad of other negative health consequences. The consequences include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes. Additionally, a significant proportion of obese people have this disorder. In…

Tom Stoppard’s play, Arcadia, is widely regarded as magnificent and has generated numerous critical discussions over the past two decades. Scholar Jim Hunter explores various themes in the play, with a particular emphasis on the juxtaposition of order and disorder. This theme serves to highlight the conflict between romanticism and Enlightenment, which our theater company…