Jacob's Behavior Has Become Increasingly Odd Over the Past Several

question 99

Essay

Jacob's behavior has become increasingly odd over the past several months.He says things like "I am so frustrating!" He hears voices that tell him to steal groceries and he no longer expresses love and affection to his family.
a. Diagnose Jacob as having a disorder of emotion, thought, or self.
b. Discuss positive and negative symptoms and explain how Jacob's behavior is consistent (or is not consistent) with these terms.
c. Provide a discussion of one potential biological factor, environmental factor, and sociocultural factor that may have led to Jacob developing this disease.

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Definitions:

Neonatal Deaths

Neonatal deaths are deaths that occur in the first 28 days of an infant's life, often due to preterm birth, congenital anomalies, or perinatal conditions.

Preterm Babies

Infants born before completing the standard 37 to 40 weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized medical care due to underdeveloped organs.

Encouraging Mothers

The act of providing support, confidence, or hope to mothers, aiming to positively influence their parenting skills, emotional well-being, and the overall family environment.

Postpartum Depression (PPD)

A type of mood disorder associated with childbirth which can affect both sexes, characterized by sadness, fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced libido, and frequent mood changes.