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Understanding Abnormality and Mental Disorders

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What are the major perspectives on abnormal behavior covered in the course?

Psychoanalytic, Biological, Behavioral, and Cognitive.

Describe how Childhood Disorders are classified according to the course syllabus.

Childhood Disorders include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Elimination Disorders.

What is the significance of the latest edition of the DSM in understanding psychological disorders?

It provides standardized diagnostic criteria and classifications for mental disorders.

Identify the diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. Signup and view all the answers

How does the course view the influence of cognitive factors on psychological disorders?

Cognitive factors contribute significantly to the onset and maintenance of disorders! Signup and view all the answers

What treatment approaches are recommended for Eating Disorders like Anorexia Nervosa?

Treatment typically includes nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy. Signup and view all the answers

What are the causal factors attributed to Substance Related Disorders according to the syllabus?

Causal factors include biological, psychological, and social influences. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the role of standardized assessments in diagnosing psychological disorders.

Standardized assessments provide objective measures of psychological functioning. Signup and view all the answers

How is the assessment of depression conducted in this course's practicum?

Through the use of standardized inventories designed for measuring depression. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of developmental stages on the variations of psychopathology.

Psychopathology manifests differently across developmental stages due to changing cognitive and emotional capacities. Signup and view all the answers

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Understanding Abnormality and Classification of Mental Disorders

Defines abnormality and explores its nature
Discusses the evolution of diagnostic systems, particularly the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Investigates multiple perspectives on abnormal behavior including Psychoanalytic, Biological, Behavioral, and Cognitive.

Covers diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatment for the following:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Specific Phobias
- Social Phobias
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Selective Mutism

Covers diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatment for:
- Eating Disorders
  - Anorexia Nervosa
  - Bulimia Nervosa
  - Binge Eating
- Substance Related Disorders
  - Alcohol Related
  - Stimulant Related (Amphetamine and Cocaine)
  - Cannabis Related

Childhood Disorders

Focuses on the following, incorporating diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatment:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Elimination Disorders

Practicum

Requires practical experience with assessment tools:
- Standardized inventory for assessing depression
- Standardized test or case study for assessing IQ or specific disorders from the syllabus.

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This quiz explores the definitions of abnormality and delves into the classification of mental disorders. It covers diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatment options for various anxiety and eating disorders, as well as substance-related issues. Get ready to test your knowledge on how these disorders are understood and treated in psychology.