Notes on Psychological Disorders PDF
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2024
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These notes provide an overview of psychological disorders, including the DSM-5 criteria and historical perspectives on the causes of psychopathology. The document also covers different types of theories related to psychopathology and the various methods of treating it in the past.
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Notes September 22, 2024 1:36 PM - DSM-5: holds the descriptions for every psychological disorder - Dysfunctional behavior: when it interferes with the ability to function in everyday life - Psychological functioning: ○ High functioning: normal, doesn't interfere with everyday...
Notes September 22, 2024 1:36 PM - DSM-5: holds the descriptions for every psychological disorder - Dysfunctional behavior: when it interferes with the ability to function in everyday life - Psychological functioning: ○ High functioning: normal, doesn't interfere with everyday life ○ Dysfunction: unusual, distressing, interferes with everyday life The 4 D's (Maladaptive): - Dysfunction - Distress - Deviance - Dangerousness Historical Perspectives: - 3 types of theories on what we thought caused psychopathology ○ Supernatural theories: exorcisms / rituals for treatment ○ Biological theories: healing the body for treatment ○ Psychological theories: rest, relaxation, changing environment - Kraeplin: created the classification of symptoms Week 1 Page 1
