PPT-Psychodynamic approach to psychopathology

Note this is a psychological approach Summary mental illness arises out of unresolved unconscious conflicts which form in early childhood Key assumptions 1 Abnormality results when one part of an individuals personality id ego or superego is excessively dominant eg someone with a very strong id would have extremely impulsive and often immoral behaviour that would not appear in touch with reality The individual may be delusional. Defining and explaining psychological abnormality. Definitions of abnormality, including deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health, and limitations of these definitions of psychological abnormality The biological approach to psychopathology. What is Personality?. Personality is the sum of characteristics that make a person unique.. Why Do . W. e Study Personality?. The study of personality helps us to work better with students, athletes, and exercisers.. Unconscious unresolved conflicts from childhood. By the end of this topic, you should be able to:. Describe. the main assumptions of the psychodynamic approach to psychology. Describe. . the three parts of the mind as proposed by Freud: the id, the ego, and the superego . (12 marks). Outline the biological approach - 6 marks. Evaluate the biological approach - 6 marks. Begin your essay by summarising this information in one paragraph. The biological approach treats psychological disorders in the same way as physical disorders. through a depth - based psycho - dynamic model Overview to treatment and a general teaching format  Structures of Consciousness & Psyche formed through the forces and experiences of Concepti UNIT 4: PSYA4. lcb@beauchamp.org.uk. . Topic Content. In relation to their chosen disorder:. Schizophrenia. Depression. Phobic disorders. OCD.  . Candidates should be familiar with the following:. Clinical characteristics of the chosen disorder.. I. mpulsivity and Vulnerability to Psychopathology. Trait impulsivity underlies several externalizing disorders. ADHD. ODD. CD. APD. Substance use disorders (SUDs). This trajectory can also culminate in depression and internalizing psychopathology. Defining and explaining psychological abnormality. Definitions of abnormality, including deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health, and limitations of these definitions of psychological abnormality The biological approach to psychopathology. Unconscious unresolved conflicts from childhood. Assumptions of the Psychodynamic . A. pproach. Much of our behaviour is driven by . unconscious. motives – we are born with a ‘Eros’ . life. (preservation) and ‘Thanatos’ . Questions to Ask when Designing an Experiment. In this presentation are a series of questions that you can ask yourself as you go through the process of designing an experiment. The example answers to these questions are based on a researcher who wants to find out whether negative mood significantly increases worrying. . However. , these defence mechanisms can lead to an unconscious conflict which can manifest in adulthood in the form of schizophrenic symptoms. . Explanation. L.O: Describe and evaluate the . Psychodynamic. . Starter. Reminder of psychodynamic explanation of anorexia. Discuss in small groups/pairs the . 3 explanations . we went through yesterday as well as the . strengths. and . weaknesses. Try . not. Graham C L Davey. University of Sussex, . UK. http://. www.papersfromsidcup.com. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/why-we-. worry. 3 Misunderstandings of EP by Clinical Psychologists/Psychiatrists. Chapter 2. Multidimensional Models. Biological Influences . Behavioral Influences . Emotional Influences. Social Influences. Developmental Influences. Genetic Contributions. Phenotype (observable) vs. Genotype (genetic makeup).