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The presence of abnormality is determined by statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ______ mental health.
The presence of abnormality is determined by statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ______ mental health.
ideal
When human characteristics are translated into numbers and plotted on a graph, they seem to fall within a ______ distribution.
When human characteristics are translated into numbers and plotted on a graph, they seem to fall within a ______ distribution.
normal
______ looks at abnormality as anything that is different from the average.
______ looks at abnormality as anything that is different from the average.
statistical infrequency
The word 'norm' refers to something that is standard, usual, or ______ of a group.
The word 'norm' refers to something that is standard, usual, or ______ of a group.
Deviation from ______ is a factor that considers abnormality as any behaviour that does not conform to social norms.
Deviation from ______ is a factor that considers abnormality as any behaviour that does not conform to social norms.
A characteristic is considered abnormal from a statistical infrequency perspective if it's ______ among human beings.
A characteristic is considered abnormal from a statistical infrequency perspective if it's ______ among human beings.
Unlike other definitions of abnormality, statistical infrequency does not consider whether something is good or bad, but rather focuses on how ______ it is.
Unlike other definitions of abnormality, statistical infrequency does not consider whether something is good or bad, but rather focuses on how ______ it is.
Deviations from social norms define abnormality based on whether behaviors conform to societal ______, which can change over time.
Deviations from social norms define abnormality based on whether behaviors conform to societal ______, which can change over time.
[Blank] seeks to identify the organic components of mental disorders without insisting on an exclusively biological cause.
[Blank] seeks to identify the organic components of mental disorders without insisting on an exclusively biological cause.
[Blank] theories trace abnormal behavior to a person's interaction with their environment, considering factors beyond just biology.
[Blank] theories trace abnormal behavior to a person's interaction with their environment, considering factors beyond just biology.
The ______ approach assumes that biological, socio-cultural, and psychological factors combine and interact to produce psychological disorders.
The ______ approach assumes that biological, socio-cultural, and psychological factors combine and interact to produce psychological disorders.
The psychodynamic theory emphasizes unconscious conflicts, often originating in ______.
The psychodynamic theory emphasizes unconscious conflicts, often originating in ______.
A ______ approach examines the influence of social forces on behavior and diagnoses, highlighting the impact of societal factors.
A ______ approach examines the influence of social forces on behavior and diagnoses, highlighting the impact of societal factors.
The biopsychosocial approach integrates biological, ______, and psychological factors to understand the multifaceted origins of psychological disorders.
The biopsychosocial approach integrates biological, ______, and psychological factors to understand the multifaceted origins of psychological disorders.
Diagnoses create a ______ shorthand for referring to a list of associated symptoms facilitating communication among professionals.
Diagnoses create a ______ shorthand for referring to a list of associated symptoms facilitating communication among professionals.
Diagnoses allow us to statistically study many similar cases, learning to predict ______ and improve treatment strategies.
Diagnoses allow us to statistically study many similar cases, learning to predict ______ and improve treatment strategies.
Up until the 1990s, the classification of homosexuality was considered ______ and labeled as a disorder.
Up until the 1990s, the classification of homosexuality was considered ______ and labeled as a disorder.
When an individual can't maintain daily life without distress, it is known as failure to function ______.
When an individual can't maintain daily life without distress, it is known as failure to function ______.
Deviation from ideal mental health uses specific ______ to identify the presence of mental sickness.
Deviation from ideal mental health uses specific ______ to identify the presence of mental sickness.
According to Jahoda (1958), individuals with good mental health are able to be ______ and live independently.
According to Jahoda (1958), individuals with good mental health are able to be ______ and live independently.
A person's capacity to handle challenging situations and incorporate them into their psyche is considered an indicator of ideal mental ______.
A person's capacity to handle challenging situations and incorporate them into their psyche is considered an indicator of ideal mental ______.
Having a realistic perception of their ______ is an indicator of good mental health.
Having a realistic perception of their ______ is an indicator of good mental health.
Globally, it was estimated that over 1.1 billion people had a mental or ______ abuse disorder in 2016.
Globally, it was estimated that over 1.1 billion people had a mental or ______ abuse disorder in 2016.
Despite cultural differences, no known society is free of depression and ______.
Despite cultural differences, no known society is free of depression and ______.
According to Jahoda, possessing a strong ______ and a defined sense of self is indicative of sound mental well-being.
According to Jahoda, possessing a strong ______ and a defined sense of self is indicative of sound mental well-being.
According to Jahoda (1958)'s indicators an individual must be able to grow ______ and reach their potential.
According to Jahoda (1958)'s indicators an individual must be able to grow ______ and reach their potential.
Diagnostic manuals face criticism because they sometimes blur the lines between what's considered '______' and what's labeled as 'disordered'.
Diagnostic manuals face criticism because they sometimes blur the lines between what's considered '______' and what's labeled as 'disordered'.
Relying on a recipe-like list of symptoms and diagnostic labels can influence how we perceive the world and human ______.
Relying on a recipe-like list of symptoms and diagnostic labels can influence how we perceive the world and human ______.
Changes in diagnostic labels may cause individuals to lose access to treatment or ______.
Changes in diagnostic labels may cause individuals to lose access to treatment or ______.
Examples of anxiety disorders include OCD and ______.
Examples of anxiety disorders include OCD and ______.
Besides anxiety and mood disorders, ______ disorders are also a major type of psychological condition.
Besides anxiety and mood disorders, ______ disorders are also a major type of psychological condition.
Historically, treatments for psychological disorders included practices such as exorcism, being caged like animals, and even ______ with animal's blood.
Historically, treatments for psychological disorders included practices such as exorcism, being caged like animals, and even ______ with animal's blood.
Philippe Pinel advocated for a more humane approach to treating the mentally ill, insisting that madness was an ailment of the ______, not demonic possession.
Philippe Pinel advocated for a more humane approach to treating the mentally ill, insisting that madness was an ailment of the ______, not demonic possession.
Pinel's 'treatment' primarily focused on improving the patient's ______ and replacing harsh punishments with more compassionate care, such as patient dances.
Pinel's 'treatment' primarily focused on improving the patient's ______ and replacing harsh punishments with more compassionate care, such as patient dances.
The discovery that syphilis could lead to mental disorders prompted physicians to adopt a ______ model in reviewing the physical causes of these disorders.
The discovery that syphilis could lead to mental disorders prompted physicians to adopt a ______ model in reviewing the physical causes of these disorders.
The medical model views abnormal behavior as a disease, also known as ______, needing diagnosis based on symptoms and treatment through therapy.
The medical model views abnormal behavior as a disease, also known as ______, needing diagnosis based on symptoms and treatment through therapy.
According to the medical model, the process of diagnosing abnormal behavior involves predicting its future development, which is referred to as the ______.
According to the medical model, the process of diagnosing abnormal behavior involves predicting its future development, which is referred to as the ______.
Prior to the scientific understanding of mental disorders, practices such as being burned and ______ were mistakenly used as treatments.
Prior to the scientific understanding of mental disorders, practices such as being burned and ______ were mistakenly used as treatments.
The shift toward humane treatment initiated by figures like Philippe Pinel was a move from the previously accepted practice of ______ the mentally ill.
The shift toward humane treatment initiated by figures like Philippe Pinel was a move from the previously accepted practice of ______ the mentally ill.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is published by the ______ .
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is published by the ______ .
The DSM includes descriptions of symptoms typically associated with psychological disorders, along with information about possible ______ and prognoses.
The DSM includes descriptions of symptoms typically associated with psychological disorders, along with information about possible ______ and prognoses.
Mental health ______ and insurance providers use the DSM to plan and fund therapeutic interventions for mental disorders.
Mental health ______ and insurance providers use the DSM to plan and fund therapeutic interventions for mental disorders.
Experts in mental health continually study and research the area, aiming to better capture the nature and ______ of each disorder between editions of the DSM.
Experts in mental health continually study and research the area, aiming to better capture the nature and ______ of each disorder between editions of the DSM.
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is published by the ______.
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is published by the ______.
The DSM was last published in 2013, whilst the ICD last edition was published in ______ .
The DSM was last published in 2013, whilst the ICD last edition was published in ______ .
Similar to the DSM, the ICD includes ______ guidelines on mental and behavioural disorders.
Similar to the DSM, the ICD includes ______ guidelines on mental and behavioural disorders.
The ICD is essential for those tracking progress in global health and deciding on the ______ of health resources.
The ICD is essential for those tracking progress in global health and deciding on the ______ of health resources.
Flashcards
Statistical Infrequency
Statistical Infrequency
Defining abnormality based on behavior different from the average.
Statistical infrequency
Statistical infrequency
Anything that is different from average based on numbers.
Deviation from Social Norms
Deviation from Social Norms
Defining abnormality based on violating societal standards.
Deviation from social norms
Deviation from social norms
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Abnormality Assessment
Abnormality Assessment
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Presence of abnormality
Presence of abnormality
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Failure to function adequately
Failure to function adequately
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Deviation from ideal mental health
Deviation from ideal mental health
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Jahoda's Indicators of Good Mental Health
Jahoda's Indicators of Good Mental Health
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Worldwide Mental Disorder Incidence (2016)
Worldwide Mental Disorder Incidence (2016)
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Universal Psychological Disorders
Universal Psychological Disorders
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Diagnostic Boundary Issues
Diagnostic Boundary Issues
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Influence of Diagnostic Labels
Influence of Diagnostic Labels
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Impact of Diagnostic Revisions
Impact of Diagnostic Revisions
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
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Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders
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Historical treatments
Historical treatments
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Philippe Pinel
Philippe Pinel
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Environmental Interventions
Environmental Interventions
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Medical Model
Medical Model
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Psychopathology
Psychopathology
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
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Therapy
Therapy
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Prognosis
Prognosis
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Neuroscience Perspective
Neuroscience Perspective
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Psychological Theories
Psychological Theories
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Psychodynamic Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
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Behavioral Theory
Behavioral Theory
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Cognitive Theory
Cognitive Theory
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Socio-cultural Approach
Socio-cultural Approach
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Biopsychosocial Approach
Biopsychosocial Approach
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Classifying Disorders Importance
Classifying Disorders Importance
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What is the DSM?
What is the DSM?
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What is the DSM used for?
What is the DSM used for?
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When was the latest DSM published?
When was the latest DSM published?
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What is the ICD?
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Who uses the ICD?
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When was the latest ICD published?
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Who publishes the DSM?
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Study Notes
- Psychological disorders are patterns of thoughts, feelings, or actions that are deviant, distressful, or dysfunctional.
- The scientific study of abnormal thoughts, behavior, and feelings is called psychopathology.
- Abnormality is determined by multiple factors.
Statistical Infrequency
- Statistical infrequency defines abnormality as anything different from the average.
- A human trait or behavior is less common among human beings and is considered an abnormal perspective.
- This perspective looks at numbers, not what is good or bad, desirable or undesirable.
Deviation from Social Norms
- A 'norm' has been defined as something standard, usual, or typical of a group.
- Social norms are established by people in a particular social context.
- Abnormality is considered any behavior that does not conform to social norms.
- Norms vary over time, such as homosexuality, which was considered abnormal and classified as a disorder until the 1990s.
Failure to Function Adequately
- The ability of an individual to go about their daily life without being in distress is failure to function adequately.
- Abnormality is seen in terms of not being able to cope such as communication with others, taking care of themselves, etc.
- Abnormality also refers to distress in people around the individual, someone with narcissistic personality disorder may not be in touch with their inability to function adequately but their relatives and friends may end up distressed by their behavior.
Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
- Deviation from ideal mental health uses particular indicators to determine the presence of mental 'sickness', these indicators suggest an absence of sound mental health
- Indicators of good mental health refer to an individuals ability to:
- Be autonomous and able to live with relative independence
- Have a realistic perception of their experiences
- Grow psychologically and reach their potential
- Have good self-esteem and a solid sense of identity
- Function well in their environment
- Cope with difficult situations and integrate them in their psyche
Incidence of Psychological Disorders
- In 2016, an estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide had a mental or substance abuse disorder (WHO).
- Rates and symptoms of psychological disorders vary across cultures, but no society is free from depression and schizophrenia.
Treatments for Psychological Disorders in the Past
- Treatments included exorcism, being caged like animals, beaten, burned, castrated, mutilated, transfused with animal's blood, trephination → Lobotomies
Change in Perspective
- Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) sought to reform brutal treatment by promoting a new understanding of the nature of mental disorders.
- Pinel insisted that madness was not due to demonic possession, but an ailment of the mind.
- "Treatment" involved improving the environment and replacing asylum beatings with patient dances.
- Pinel's humane environmental interventions improved lives but often did not effectively treat mental illness.
Medical Model
- According to this model, abnormal behavior is like a disease (psychopathology).
- Abnormal behaviour 'needs to be diagnosed on the basis of its symptoms and treated during therapy, which may include time in a psychiatric hospital
- Medical professionals try to predict the development of the abnormal behavior in the future, i.e., the prognosis.
Other Perspectives to Understand Psychological Disorders
- Neuroscience seeks to identify the organic components of mental disorders but does not insist on an exclusively biological cause.
- Psychological theories trace abnormal behavior to a person's interaction with the environment.
- Psychodynamic theory emphasizes unconscious conflicts originating in childhood.
- Behavioral theory stresses inappropriate conditioning.
- Cognitive theory focuses on unhelpful ways of perceiving the self and the environment.
- Socio-cultural approach examines the influence of social forces on behavior and diagnoses.
- Biopsychosocial approach assumes that biological, socio-cultural, and psychological factors combine and interact to produce psychological disorders.
Classifying Disorders
- It is important for the patient to diagnose a disorder to decide treatment to understand the psychological symptoms.
- There are two manuals that help psychologists diagnose psychological disorders.
- Diagnoses are helpful because they:
- Create a verbal shorthand for referring to a list of associated symptoms
- Allow to statistically study many similar cases, learning to predict outcomes
- Guide treatment choices
DSM 5
- The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
- It describes symptoms typically associated with psychological disorders, as well as information about possible treatments and prognoses.
- Policy makers and insurance providers use it to plan and fund therapeutic interventions for mental disorders.
- The last version was published in 2013.
ICD-II
- The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) published by the World Health Organization (WHO). The last edition was published in 2018.
- Similar to the DSM, includes descriptions and diagnostic guidelines on mental and behavioral disorders.
- Used it since 1994 by WHO member states.
- It is used by health insurers whose reimbursements depend on ICD coding; national health program managers; data collection specialists; others who track progress in global health and determine the allocation of health resources.
- The new ICD-11 also reflects progress in medicine and advances in scientific understanding
Critique of Diagnostic Manuals
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Diagnostic manuals are highly criticized for different reason, such as:
- It is often difficult to clearly mark the boundaries between what is ‘normal' and what is 'disordered'
- The way of seeing world and human behavior is influenced by a recipe-like list of symptoms (behaviors and mental states) and diagnostic labels.
- Due to the changes in diagnostic labels individuals may lose on treatment or benefits, e.g., children previously diagnosed with Asperger may as a result lose benefits/services.
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Psychological disorders include
- Anxiety Disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
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Explore psychological disorders as patterns of thoughts, feelings, or actions that are deviant, distressful, or dysfunctional. Learn about statistical infrequency and deviation from social norms in defining abnormality. Understand how social norms vary over time.