15 Questions
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
What is the main strength of behavior therapies according to the text?
Focus on human thought
Why do psychologists emphasize the role of socio-cultural factors in mental disorders?
To highlight the impact of external factors on mental health
What is one reason for classifying psychological disorders into categories?
To guide specific treatment approaches
Why is the diagnosis of various mental disorders considered essential?
To ensure appropriate and precise treatment
How can socio-cultural factors like prejudice contribute to mental disorders?
By acting as potential causes of mental disorders
What role do cultural traditions play in the socio-cultural perspective of mental disorders?
They can influence the occurrence of mental disorders
Why is it important to make diagnoses based on syndromes rather than just symptoms?
To ensure accurate and comprehensive diagnosis
What is one disadvantage of solely focusing on poverty and unemployment as causes of mental disorders?
It may overlook other significant contributing factors
How do psychologists differentiate psychological diseases for specific treatment?
Through a consideration of symptoms and syndromes
What is the significance of diagnosing various mental disorders?
To facilitate judicious and correct treatment options
How do socio-cultural factors affect mental health according to psychologists?
They can act as potential causes of mental disorders
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
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.
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