1. What are some developmental disorders resulting from toxic chemicals? Do you think these disorders can be prevented?

Why or why not? The majority of disorders borne psychologically initially are found in children, which can be as a result of psychological or genetic disorder. However it can be observed from the literature that disorders usually noticed in children do not have any physical elements. Physiological or biological borne disorders are usually found in early stages of life but all of them cannot be detected till adult age is attained. Many biological components, such as toxic chemicals cause disorders i.e. disorder of learning, retardation, pervasive (autism , developmental disorders, interpersonal

communication disorder and personality disorder. !ome psychologists speciali"e as to how these disorders are originated, but usually they are not detected in psychological observation, because it re#uires specific treatment and preparations. ($idiger, %&&& 'limination disorders are generally detected in psychological observation, but characteristically are considered as a symptomatic display of other mental problems. (nruly behavior and attention)deficit disorder are very common and treated by psychologists and treatment is given to children along with their parents to cure these problems *ipolar and depression disorder frustration is considered separately, due to uni#ueness and peculiarity of problems which are connected with disorder. *ipolar and depression was before +nown as maniacal)depressive disorder. !elf)treatment in this case can be very dangerous. The signs and symptoms of dejection and also possibility of probable side effects are to be treated by the speciali"ed. ,ecommendations and the treatment procedure should be conducted by physician- psychologist and effects of medicine with the least ris+. The !chi"ophrenia is a constant, rigid, and switching)off of mental disease and it is found in every part of world. The severity of symptoms and model of schi"ophrenia often it is a uni#ue way for medication without side

result in physical disabilities. People suffering with schi"ophrenia can have understanding of realism that considerably differs from the actuality by other people living around them. .ntipsychotic medicines are developed these days are relatively less dangerous than traditional antipsychotic. ,is+ cannot be eliminated fully as, they can develop side)effects, such as weight increase. *esides, very high doses of medicines if given, can cause problems, i.e. !ocial abandonment, disarray which affects body movement and the symptoms of Par+inson/s disease. $idiger, %&&&

2. Identify some genetic and environmental factors that contribute to depression. Describe the pros and cons of various treatment approaches. Which ones do you feel are most effective? 0epression is a very complex disease. 1t appears, for various reasons. !ome people suffer from depression due to a serious physical illness. 2ther people suffer due to certain life events moving to another city or death of a loved one. 1mportant role in the predisposition to this disease is also a hereditary factor. .lso prone to it are people who, without any apparent reason, tend to feel depressed and lonely. 0epression can be treated by using psychotropic drugs ) antidepressants are prescribed, and with the help of psychotherapy (it can carried out a psychotherapist or clinical psychologist . The depression treatment with antidepressants is absolutely necessary, because in these state, fre#uent thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts start appearing. 1t is best advisable when antidepressant treatment is accompanied by psychotherapy. (3oon, %&&4 Proper treatment in most cases can completely get rid of the symptoms of depression. 0epression re#uires treatment with professionals. The main class of drugs for the treatment of depression is antidepressant medication. 3urrently, there are a variety of drugs in this group,

including tricyclic aptidepressanty (amitriptyline, imipramine and have been used since the late 5&s. 1n recent years, the numbers of antidepressants have increased significantly. (3oon, %&&4 1n my opinion the only negative point is that antidepressants provo+e psychological dependence. The treatment is usually 6 ) 7 months. 0uring this time the patient has time to get used to the medicine. . depression is over, but in case of arising of any stress or feelings, tablets are needed again. The reason 1 see is that these drugs only temporarily ease the patient8s condition, but does not affect the internal source of depression. .ny mental illness re#uires special emotional contact between doctor and patient. 2nly then there can the positive result of treatment. Psychotherapy see+s to recover the lost person needs to communicate. 1t helps to understand the reasons that prevent him from living a full life. 9egative attitudes and impressions left from childhood: discord in the family and at wor+ hurt psyche. The man wants them to forget. *ut they may be the underlying causes of mental disorders. . person is morbidly sensitive, it is more prone to stress and emotional disturbances. Psychotherapy helps to open the soul that had been deeply hidden. ;or heavy periods of life is the psychological term ) <the way in the cold "one.< *ut, passing this way intentionally, the patient would better +now his-her own strength that would help to get rid of fear and anxiety and will be able to loo+ at life more confidently. .nd, 1 thin+ the desire to <get away from life< with the help of pills will not arise.

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3oon, 0ennis (%&&4 . Psychology= . >ourney, $adsworth Publishing: 7 edition, pp. %?5)%?4 $idiger, T. .. (%&&& . .dult Psychopathology= 1ssues and 3ontroversies. .nnual ,eview of Psychology .