Questions and Answers
What is a psychological disorder?
What does the Medical Model suggest about psychological disorders?
They have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated.
What factors does the Bio-Psycho-Social Model combine?
Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
What is the full name of the classification system for psychological disorders?
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The Stewart Page study (1977) found that most people with disorders are dangerous.
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What percentage of Americans reported having a mental disorder in the past year?
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Study Notes
Psychological Disorders
- Defined as a syndrome with significant disturbance in cognition, emotion, and behavior.
- Behaviors are classified as abnormal, disturbing to self or others, harmful, and lacking rationality or functionality.
Medical Model
- Proposes that psychological disorders are diseases with physical causes.
- Emphasizes diagnosis, treatment, and potential cure through hospital interventions.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model
- Integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in understanding psychological disorders.
- Highlights the interaction of these factors in the development of mental health issues.
Classification
- Utilizes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for classification and diagnosis of mental disorders.
Stewart Page Study (1977)
- Revealed that 90% of individuals with psychological disorders are not dangerous.
- Found that 75% of apartments were unavailable for people suffering from mental health conditions, indicating societal discrimination.
Prevalence of Mental Illness
- 26% of Americans reported experiencing a mental disorder in the past year, illustrating the widespread nature of mental health issues.
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