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Abnormal Behavior

Abnormal Behavior. Chapter One. 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.

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Abnormal Behavior

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  1. Abnormal Behavior Chapter One

  2. 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.

  3. Definitions & Terms • Psychopathology-symptoms and signs of a mental disorder • Abnormal Psychology-application of psychological science to the study of mental disorders. • Psychosis-general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality. • Syndrome-a group of symptoms that appear together and are assumed to represent a specific type of disorder.

  4. Additional Terms • Epidemiology-the scientific study of the frequency and distribution of disorders within a population. • Incidence-the number of new cases of a disorder that appear in a population during a specific period of time. • Prevalence-the total number of active cases, both old and new, that are present in a population during a specific time period. • Co-morbidity-the presence of more than one condition with the same period of time. • Psychiatrist-branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of mental disorders. • Psychologist-concerned with the application of psychological sciences (behavioral) to the assessment and treatment of mental disorders.

  5. Designations and Training Clinical Psychologist- 5+ years of graduate study, one year internship—trained in the use of psychological assessment procedures and psychotherapy. • Doctor of Philosophy- PhD major emphasis on research methods. A doctoral dissertation is required. • Doctor of Psychology-PsyD-greater emphasis on practical skills of assessment and treatment. Does not require a dissertation • Counseling Psychology-(PhD)more applied field that focuses on training assessment and therapy (Dissertation usually required). Social Worker- profession concerned with helping people achieve an effective level of psychosocial interaction. Requires a masters degree in social work, based less on a body of scientific knowledge and more on a commitment to action.

  6. Historical Context • Greek- Hippocrates • Middle Ages • Industrial Revolution (1600-1800) • Development of the Asylum (1833) • Development of Psychiatry (1844)

  7. Methods for studying Abnormal Behavior • Case Study • Correlational Study • True Experiment

  8. Recognizing the Presence of the Disorder • Set of Characteristic Features • No definitive lab tests • Impairment of every day funtion.

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