4. PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
The chapter delves into psychological disorders, exploring their definitions, classifications, and the various factors contributing to abnormal behavior. It emphasizes multiple perspectives on psychological issues, including biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors, while detailing major categories of psychological disorders, such as anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. Understanding these concepts aids in recognizing and addressing mental health challenges effectively.
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What we have learnt
- Abnormal behavior is defined by deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.
- Psychological disorders can be classified using tools such as the DSM-5 and ICD-10.
- Various models including biological, psychological, and socio-cultural approaches help explain the causes of abnormal behavior.
- Major psychological disorders include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders, among others.
Key Concepts
- -- Abnormal Psychology
- The study of abnormal behavior, its causes, and treatment.
- -- DiathesisStress Model
- A model explaining psychological disorders as a result of biological predisposition triggered by stress.
- -- Schizophrenia
- A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought processes, perceptions, and emotional responsiveness.
- -- Cognitive Model
- A psychological perspective that emphasizes the role of thought patterns and beliefs in the development of behavioral problems.
- -- Psychodynamic Theory
- A theoretical approach that views psychological disorders as resulting from conflicts between internal forces.
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