Disorders

  • February 22, 2010
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Here are the episodes that pertain to topics that are typically covered in chapters called “Psychological Disorders” or “Abnormal Psychology”. Remember not to come down with “intern’s disease” – deciding after you study any of these disorders that you have it. Most of us suffer from a little bit of every disorder (sometimes called a […]

Forensic Psychiatry: What is it Really Like? Therapy

Ep 319: Forensic Psychology – An Interview with Dr. Susan Lewis

  • January 31, 2019
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It seems like there’s no end to TV shows about criminals who have various psychiatric disorders. It’s understandable that we find them fascinating, but how accurate are they? What is it really like to work with individuals who are convicted of serious crimes but who are unquestionably suffering from a mental illness? If you’re interested […]

How To Memorize Medications Disorders Learning/Memory

Ep 310: How To Memorize Psychiatric Medications

  • September 18, 2018
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Use Mnemonics to Quickly Memorize Psychiatric Medications Introduction Having a hard time memorizing psychiatric medications and which disorder they are used to treat? These memory tricks will get them into your head in minutes – and they’ll stick so you can get a better grade on your test. I’ve got ways to remember 12 medications […]

PsycTestPrep: A New Way to Study

Listen to the PsycTestPrep audio clips below. Then please fill out this brief survey so we can really build out this idea! Loading… Sample Test Prep Playlists on Clammr: Topic: Research Methods Topic: Psychotherapy Topic: Social Psychology Topic: Disorders Topic: BioPsychology Sample Audio Quiz from Social Psychology More Info About This Exciting New Tool! Click […]

Resources

  • July 15, 2012
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Here are lists of my favorite books and apps for anyone interested in psychology. NOTE: these products were either created by me or are affiliate links to products I own and admire. This means that I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase any of them.Spend Less Time Studying! Psych Mnemonics App Save hours of […]

Ep 146: Borderline Personality: What is it? Could Your Cell Phone Help Deal With It?

Borderline Personality Disorder is a difficult disorder to understand and treat. Briefly, people who suffer from BPD tend to have a heightened sensitivity to rejection. When they feel that they are being rejected they can react with strong feelings of anger. Their emotions can be very intense and vary widely during the day. This can also make their relationships very unstable.

Episode 117: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – An Interview with Bobbi

  • February 22, 2010
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Listen to this interview with Bobbi, a young woman who deals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder every day and you’ll get a much better understanding of what OCD is like. You have probably heard of the term OCD and perhaps you’ve seen shows like Monk or you’ve seen characters on TV and in the movies who show symptoms of obsessional thoughts or compulsive behaviors and perhaps you’ve wondered yourself about some of your own thoughts and behaviors. Learn more about OCD in this episode of The Psych Files.

Episode 107: Freud, Projective Tests and …. Poetry

  • October 18, 2009
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How do the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and the House, Tree, Person tests work? Do you reveal something about yourself when you tell stories about pictures or tell what you see in an inkblot or even when you do something as seemingly innocent as drawing a a picture of a house? Find out in this episode of The Psych Files.

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