Describe the Role of the Reticular Activating System in Sleep,arousal,and

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Essay

Describe the role of the reticular activating system in sleep,arousal,and consciousness.

Grasp the basics of dissociative disorders, including causation and symptoms.

Familiarize with the classification and symptoms of schizophrenia, including the DSM categorization differences.

Identify criticisms and debates surrounding the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Recognize the diagnostic features and types of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Severe Grief

An intense emotional suffering caused by a significant loss, often involving feelings of deep sorrow, pain, and distress.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by severe recurrent temper outbursts that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation.

Persistent Irritability

A continuous or frequently recurring feeling of annoyance or frustration that can impact an individual's mood and interactions with others.