PPT-Abnormal Behavior Chapter One

What is abnormal behavior and why do we study it Def Oneabnormal behavior is defined in terms of the relative discomfort of a person which leads them to seek help from a professional Def TwoStatistical normsabnormal behavior is defined as behavior that deviates from the expected norm. Chapter 2. Paradigms. (def)-a set of shared assumptions that include a theory and how data should be collected.. Four Basic Paradigms:. Biological. Psychodynamic. Cognitive-Behavioral. Humanistic. Biological. DSM – 5 Version . Abnormal Behavior . Abnormal . Behavior that is personally disturbing or disabling, or culturally so deviant that others just judge it as maladaptive, inappropriate, or unjustifiable. . 2.27.17. Turn in. : . Nothing. Take out. :. . Notes, notes, notes. Today’s Learning Objectives. :. Discuss to what extent biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior.. 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.. 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…. 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. Outline. Understanding Psychopathology. Historical Conceptions of Abnormal Behavior. The Supernatural Tradition. The Biological Tradition. The Psychological Tradition. The Present. The Scientific Method. CLP2140 Credits3Course Description This course examines the major categories of mental disorders Diagnostic criteria treatment methods cultural factors public attitudes community resources ethical iss &. 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.