Abnormal Psychology (9/29/05)

[crazyvampchick]

The blinds are still drawn tight and the windows are blacked out again in today's classroom. The lighting is dim, and the blackboard is plastered over entirely with pictures of zombies attacking the town and the school.

"Fear," says Drusilla, sitting cross-legged on top of her desk. "Anxiety. Nervousness." She hugs Miss Edith to her. "When does it go from fear and into insanity?"

"There's also a quiz. And if you've missed the last class and this one, there will be a detention for you." Drusilla's girlish laugh echoes in the classroom. "I've heard wonderful things about how the last detention was run."

OOC: Post within the next day or so and you should be fine without detention. The quiz is in a separate thread in the comments.

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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY QUIZ

[crazyvampchick]

What's your favorite mental disorder?

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[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

Psychosis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosis) would have to be my favorite. So many fun side effects.

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[pure-blooddraco.livejournal.com]

I'd have to say my favorite mental disorder is Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I have met certain people who I feel may have this disorder. They are full of themselves and can't stand to be out of the center of attention. Trying to be the bloody hero all the time and needing to have their ego petted every five minutes. I would like to take them down a notch or two and tell them that they aren't so wonderful.

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[thedarkchylde.livejournal.com]

Narcissism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder) ranks among my favourites. There are so many people around that seem to suffer fromm it.

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[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Intermittant Explosive Disorder (http://www.mental-health-matters.com/disorders/dis_details.php?disID=54).

Duce doesn't say why.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Manic Depression or Bipolar disorder is my favourite mental disorder, since when in a manic episode the person is often very creative and productive

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Tardive dyskinesia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardive_dyskinesia), because wow, using drugs can mess with your head. Plus, dyskinesia is just a funny word.

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[persian-eunuch.livejournal.com]

Dependant Personality Disorder (http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-pe09.html).

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[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

I'd have to go with Delusional disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delusional_disorder). I have to say I've seen enough of the Grandiose Type to last a lifetime, but both it and especially the Erotomaniac kind can actually be interesting.

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[lady-jessica-bg.livejournal.com]

Kleptomania. I'm also rather fond of some of the other phobias.

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[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

Bipolar Disorder. Or Psychosis.

There's just something fascinating about hallucinations and the ability for someone to shift moods somewhat rapidly *grins*

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[crazyvampchick]

Drusilla grins back, a knowing look in her eyes.

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[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

I'd say either Antisocial Personality Disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisocial_personality_disorder) or Dissociative Disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissociative_disorder). They just seem...fitting.

[2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com]

I can't make decide between Adjustment Disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustment_disorder) or Dissociative Identity Disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissociative_identity_disorder).

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[conathon.livejournal.com]

[dorky-broots.livejournal.com]

Can I just agree with her?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles and shurgs* Well I don't mind

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[addams-daughter.livejournal.com]

Dementia (http://www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm) - because it is a natural selection of the weak from the herd.

[addams-daughter.livejournal.com]

"Fear?" Wednesday paused to consider that. "It goes into insanity when it rules the mind, overshadowing the natural consciousness until all that is left is the paralyzation of a frightened animal." A slow, small smile curves her lips. "Fear is very, very useful."