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Abnormal Psychology - 1st Edition

Abnormal Psychology is an Open Education Resource written by Alexis Bridley, Ph.D. and Lee W. Daffin Jr., Ph.D. through Washington State University. The book tackles the difficult topic of mental disorders in 15 modules. This journey starts by discussing what abnormal behavior is by attempting to understand what normal behavior is. Models of abnormal psychology and clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are then discussed. With these three modules completed, the authors next explore several classes of mental disorders in 5 blocks. Block 1 covers mood, trauma and stressor related, and dissociative disorders. Block 2 covers anxiety, somatic symptom, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Block 3 covers eating and substance-related and addictive disorders. Block 4 tackles schizophrenia spectrum and personality disorders. Finally, Block 5 investigates neurocognitive disorders and then ends with a discussion of contemporary issues in psychopathology. Disorders are covered by discussing their clinical presentation and DSM Criteria, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options.

Subjects:: Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Work and Human Services, and Nursing
Keywords:: Schizophrenia Psychology Pathological Psychiatry Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

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Acid/Base Balance (Screencast)

Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Acid-base imbalances
Resource Type:: Video

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Acid/Base Imbalance

Students read and test themselves on the conditions that cause specific acid/base imbalances.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Acid-base imbalances
Resource Type:: Others

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Alterations in Fluid Balance

In this interactive object, learners identify the symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Biology
Keywords:: Body fluid disorders
Resource Type:: Others

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American Heart Association

The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed.From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Course related:: RS3771 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Cerebrovascular disease Cardiology Cardiovascular system -- Diseases
Resource Type:: Others

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An Evolutionary Perspective on Human Health And Disease

How does your genetic inheritance, culture and history influence your health? Biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich discusses the field of evolutionary medicine as a gateway to understanding the quirks of human biology -- including why a genetic mutation can sometimes have beneficial effects -- and emphasizes how unraveling your own evolutionary past could glean insights into your current and future health.