PDF-An approach to Psychopathology

through a depth based psycho dynamic model Overview to treatment and a general teaching format xF076 Structures of Consciousness Psyche formed through the forces and experiences of Concepti. 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. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Emotion . Dysregulation. as a Risk Factor for Psychopathology. Two emotional processes. Appraisal – radar through which we evaluate circumstances in regard to their significance for well-being. (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. BACKGROUND. Humans are social beings, with a . need for positive interpersonal experiences . (. Baumeister. & Leary, 1995). Positive interpersonal experiences are . protective against the development of psychopathology . 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. Suffering, . and Biopsychosocial Damage:. A Comprehensive Christian Framework for Understanding Psychopathology. What is psychopathology?. In the field of medicine, pathology is the . study of diseases and disorders of the body. 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. 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 individual’s personality (id, ego or superego) is excessively dominant e.g. 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.. History. The History of Family Systems Therapy. Freud and Rogers believed that psychological problems were a result of neurotic conflicts and negative interactions to one’s family.. 1920 – 1949 Social psychiatrist studied small group dynamics to improve their understanding of political problems and group structure boundaries. . 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. . “There is from the start an . extreme autistic aloneness. that, whenever possible, disregards, ignores, shuts out anything that comes to the child from the outside. Direct physical contact or such motion or noise as threatens to disrupt the aloneness is either treated “as if it weren't there” or, if this is no longer sufficient, resented painfully as distressing interference.” (. 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. Psychopathology- illness or disorder of mind.. Developmental Psychopathology- uses insights into typical development to understand developmental disorders.. 4 general principles of dev. Psychopathology. Chapter 2. Multidimensional Models. Biological Influences . Behavioral Influences . Emotional Influences. Social Influences. Developmental Influences. Genetic Contributions. Phenotype (observable) vs. Genotype (genetic makeup).