PPT-Unit 12 Psychological Disorders

What is Normal What is not Classifying Psychological Disorders DSMIV Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders the big book of disorders Two Major Classifications Early Theories. Unit 6 Notes. Your notes are . yellow. Psychological disorder- a harmful dysfunction in which thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are maladaptive, unjustifiable, disturbing, and atypical. In order for something to be considered a disorder, it MUST have all four characteristics. Definition. Patterns of behaviour and thought that are atypical, viewed as undesirable, maladaptive and that usually . causes . the persons who experience them considerable distress.. Psychological disorders involve biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.. What is a Psychological Disorder?. Discuss this term with a partner and agree on a definition.. A psychological disorder is a behavior pattern or mental process that causes serious personal suffering or interferes with a person’s ability to cope with every day life.. Psychology 40S C. . . McMurray. Source: PSYCHOLOGY. . (8th Edition) David Myers. Psychological Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Mood Disorders. Dissociative Disorders. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders. Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to discriminate directly or indirectly against people with mental health problems in public services and functions, access to premises, work, education, associations and transport.. - Battista . Mantuanus. Psychological Disorder. Psychological . disorder. – a psychological condition characterized by behaviors and/or thinking patterns that are UMAD. Unjustifiable. - irrational, doesn’t make sense to most people. Module 27. Standards. *SSPVB3: The student will identify abnormal behavior and treatment. . a. Identify criteria that distinguish normal from disordered behavior; include the criteria of distress, deviance, and dysfunction. . Ella Sternisha Kaley Slagle Jenna Ramsey Rachel Simon Kaitlyn Hocutt. behavior that is deviant,maladaptive, or personally distressful over a relatively long period of time. Deviant- both atypical and abnormal behavior. Ex: a person who flosses her teeth every 15 minutes . Psychological Disorders and Treatments 8-10% and 7-9% (A combined 15-19% of the exam) Questions to Consider How should we define psychological disorders ? How should we understand disorders? Do underlying biological factors contribute to disorders? . 1) Maladaptive: Harmful to oneself.. . 2) Unjustifiable: Without a rational basis.. . 3) Disturbing: Emotionally troublesome to others. . 4) Atypical: Violates cultural norms.. Day 1: Disorders & Classification. Essential Question. What are the causes . & . effects of psychological disorders?. How are psychological disorders diagnosed and treated?. Objectives (write this down!):. Introduction to Psychological Disorders . Develop a definition for psychological disorder. .. What is normal? Abnormal? . Psychological . Disorders. We . have a expected way for people to . behave. Psychological d. = deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.. Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). = a psychological disorder marked by the appearance by age 7 of one or more of three key symptoms; extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.. AP Psychology. Alice F. Short. Hilliard Davidson High School. Chapter Preview. Defining/Explaining Abnormal Behavior. Anxiety Disorders. Mood Disorders. Dissociative Disorders. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders.