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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).
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How does the course view the influence of cognitive factors on psychological disorders?
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What treatment approaches are recommended for Eating Disorders like Anorexia Nervosa?
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What are the causal factors attributed to Substance Related Disorders according to the syllabus?
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Discuss the role of standardized assessments in diagnosing psychological disorders.
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How is the assessment of depression conducted in this course's practicum?
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Explain the impact of developmental stages on the variations of psychopathology.
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Study Notes
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.
Anxiety and Related Disorders
- 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
Eating and Substance Related Disorders
- 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
- Eating Disorders
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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Description
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.
