Mental Disorders Rehabilitation

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Questions and Answers

Give an example of a psychological disorder that responds well to behavioral treatments.

Phobias

What is the technique that involves learning through observation and modeling the behavior of others?

Modeling

In what cases can watching peers engage in sought after behaviors be helpful?

When treating specific behavioral issues

When is behavioral therapy generally not the best approach for treatment?

When treating more serious psychological disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main strength of behavior therapies according to the text?

Focus on human thought Signup and view all the answers

Why do psychologists emphasize the role of socio-cultural factors in mental disorders?

To highlight the impact of external factors on mental health Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for classifying psychological disorders into categories?

To guide specific treatment approaches Signup and view all the answers

Why is the diagnosis of various mental disorders considered essential?

To ensure appropriate and precise treatment Signup and view all the answers

How can socio-cultural factors like prejudice contribute to mental disorders?

By acting as potential causes of mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

What role do cultural traditions play in the socio-cultural perspective of mental disorders?

They can influence the occurrence of mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to make diagnoses based on syndromes rather than just symptoms?

To ensure accurate and comprehensive diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of solely focusing on poverty and unemployment as causes of mental disorders?

It may overlook other significant contributing factors Signup and view all the answers

How do psychologists differentiate psychological diseases for specific treatment?

Through a consideration of symptoms and syndromes Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of diagnosing various mental disorders?

To facilitate judicious and correct treatment options Signup and view all the answers

How do socio-cultural factors affect mental health according to psychologists?

They can act as potential causes of mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rehabilitation in Mental Disorders

Aim of rehabilitation: to empower patients to become productive members of society
Techniques used: occupational therapy, social skills training, and vocational therapy
Occupational therapy: teaches patients skills like candle making, paper bag making, and weaving to form a work discipline
Social skills training: helps patients develop interpersonal skills through role play, imitation, and instruction
Vocational training: helps patients gain skills necessary to undertake productive employment

Behavior Therapy

Based on operant conditioning principles: reinforcement, punishment, shaping, modeling, and related techniques
Techniques used: assertion training, shaping, modeling, and related techniques
Assertiveness training: helps individuals express thoughts, feelings, and needs respectfully

Features of Abnormal Behavior

Observer discomfort: abnormal behavior can cause discomfort to witnesses
Mental disorder: defined based on medical diagnosis

Approaches to Abnormality

Biological Approach

Also known as the biomedical model
Abnormal behavior caused by physical factors: genetic, biochemical, hormonal, and/or neurological
Behavior shaped by internal, physiological factors

Psychodynamic Approach

Emphasizes the role of learning in mental disorders
Phobias serve as examples of mental disorders due to learning
Disorders develop based on type and severity of stressors experienced in life

Statistical Infrequency

Criterion for abnormality: statistically unusual behavior
Flaw: extremely intelligent individuals are also statistically abnormal

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Explore the importance of rehabilitation in severe mental disorders like schizophrenia to improve the quality of life and empower patients to become self-sufficient and productive members of society.