PPT-Classification of Psychological Disorders

Learning Objectives Importance of Classification Philosophical underpinnings of two approaches to classification Purposes of Classification Symbols and Language Words are symbols By convention we all agree on symbols. 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.. Disorders. What Is Abnormal? . Schizophrenia. Mood Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders. Other Psychological Disorders. . Abnormal Behavior. Biological Factors. Brain function, genetic predispositions, . Lecture 15. Chapter 14. 2. Defining Abnormality. To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.. William James (1842-1910). Defining Abnormality. 4. Defining Psychological Disorders. Classification of mental illness. Syndrome definition. Two major Classification Systems. International classification of Disease ICD-10. Diagnostic and statistical Manual DSM . V. Classification of mental illness. To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.. There are 450 million people suffering from psychological . disorders. It’s estimated that 1/3 of the population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lifetime.. Learning Objectives. Importance of Classification. Philosophical underpinnings of two approaches to classification. Purposes of Classification. Symbols and Language. Words are symbols. By convention we all agree on symbols. 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. Basic Concepts of Psychological. Disorders. Module 40. 40-1. : . HOW SHOULD WE DRAW THE LINE BETWEEN NORMALITY AND DISORDER?. According to psychologists and psychiatrists, . psychological disorders . 1) Insight therapies. . = . “talk . therapy. ”. relationship . between therapist & client therapeutic tool. 2) Behavior therapies = . based on . principles of learning, . . therapists . make direct efforts to alter problematic responses . 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.. Understanding . Psychological Disorders. Understanding . Psychological Disorders. Psychopathology. : S. cientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of psychological disorders. What Is a Psychological Disorder?. Lesson 15.1. State the function of the nervous system and analyze associated terms.. Write the meaning of word parts associated with the nervous system and use them to build and analyze terms.. Distinguish between the structures of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system and define the terms associated with these structures..