PPT-PS1000: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

Mood disorders and anxiety disorders Dr Claire Gibson cg95leacuk School of Psychology University of Leicester Overview Mood disorders Depressive Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Dysthymic. Session 2: Concepts of Normality and Abnormality. Examine the concepts of normality and abnormality. Today’s Learning Outcome. Concepts of normality and abnormality. It is not any easy task to define what is . Christopher . Gade. Office. : 1030A. Office hours: . MW 4:30-5:30. Email: . gadecj@gmail.com. Class MW 1:30-4:30 Room 2240. The Area of Abnormal Psychology. Definition of a mental disorder (being crazy, insane, loony, mad, etc.). : . Classification & Disorders. Designated Unit. : . Unit . IV. States of Consciousness. Introduction. : . Fact or Falsehood?. Research suggests that the stigma & stress associated with being homosexual increase the risk of mental health problems…. Writing . the First . P. aragraph . of an Introduction. Created by Alice Frye, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. 1. Steps in this tutorial. 1) State the goals of this tutorial. What is abnormal behavior and why do we study it?. Def. One-abnormal behavior is defined in terms of the relative discomfort of a person which leads them to seek help from a professional.. Def. Two-Statistical norms-abnormal behavior is defined as behavior that deviates from the expected norm.. Introduction. Prehistoric and ancient beliefs. Evil spirits residing in a person’s body. Trephining. Naturalistic explanations: Greco-Roman thought. Early thinkers: Galen ‘s Theory of Humors. Pathology is physical: Paradigm shift. Objectives. To define normal and abnormal. To decide between methods of deciding normality. To recognize the use of the bell-shaped curve showing normal distribution. To develop and analyze surveys to determine normal personality qualities and behaviors. Jason . Holmwood. , M.A., M.S., CCTP. Sheema. K. . Majiduddin. , . Ed.M., CCTP. COUNSELING SERVICES. EDISON HALL 100. Themes for today: . Understanding this population of students. Treat students with mental illness the same as any other student. CLP2140 Credits3Course Description This course examines the major categories of mental disorders Diagnostic criteria treatment methods cultural factors public attitudes community resources ethical iss Revised 8/2020NOVACOLLEGE-PSY 215-ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY3 CRCourse descriptionExplores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria i &. Module 2: Models of Abnormal Psychology. What is Abnormal Behavior?. Psychological Dysfunction. Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. Personal Distress. . Difficulty performing appropriate and expected roles. CAUSES OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR. Biological/Genetic . View as mental disorder – similar to physical disorders . Diagnosis and treatment . Nervous system and the brain. CAUSES OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR. Cognitive –Emotional . Chapter 1. Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present. A. bnormal psychology:. The scientific study of ________ behavior in an effort to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. : . Treatment. Part one. Abnormal Psychology. :. Treatment Basics. Abnormal. : . Treatment Basics. Mental health therapies are classified into two primary categories. The Psychological Therapies/Psychotherapy.