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Treating Schizophrenia — Symptoms, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatments Explained | Chapter 12 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder marked by profound distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. In Chapter 12 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology , we examine the full spectrum of schizophrenia and related disorders, explore genetic and neurobiological causes, and review both pharmacological and psychosocial treatment strategies. This comprehensive guide will deepen your understanding and aid your exam preparation. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 12 summary below. Symptoms & Clinical Presentation Positive Symptoms Delusions: Fixed, false beliefs resistant to contradictory evidence (e.g., persecution, Capgras syndrome). Hallucinations: Sensory experiences without external stimuli, most commonly auditory voices. ...

Third-Wave Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies — Chapter 11 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 11 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis introduces Third-Wave Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, a cutting-edge movement in psychotherapy. These approaches—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)—blend traditional cognitive-behavioral strategies with Eastern-inspired mindfulness and acceptance practices. This expanded summary, based on our podcast breakdown of Chapter 11 , explores their foundational principles, therapeutic techniques, and real-world impact. Prefer to watch? Check out the chapter video above, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more psychology textbook summaries! Overview of Third-Wave Therapies Third-wave therapies represent an evolution of cognitive-behavioral approaches, emphasizing not only behavior change and cognitive restructuring b...