PSY 113 1st Edition Lecture 26Outline of Last Lecture I. Quick Review of Yesterday’s classII. QuizOutline of Current LectureI. Abnormal behaviorII. DisordersIII. Multipath ApproachCurrent LectureThe Disordered MindWhat is Abnormal Behavior?-photo of a three old men covered in tattoos and body piercings- We’d describe them as abnormal in general- When told they’re at a tattoo convention, they become normal- How extreme is it from what everyone else does?-watched a clip of a film about a drunk man who got into a fight- Jack Nicholson main character in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest- In a mental hospital instead of going to jail- Makes a big deal about music and television privileges- Makes a big scene and takes patients on a joy ride- The system overwhelms him and leads to his demise in the end-in the 50s, they used the International Classification of Disease, but it’s now been revised to be the “TheDiagnostic and Statistical Manual DSM-5” published at the end of 2013. It tells us how to diagnose disorders and has criteria to make diagnostic decisions.Rates of Disorders in Men and Women-women are more likely to suffer major depression and anxiety disorders-Men more likely to suffer substance abuse problems and antisocial behaviorWhat are the Causes of Disorders?-shows a photo of an impoverished man and a dilapidated area with poor living conditions-there’s a connection between living standards and psychological disordersA Multipath Approach-Mental disorders in the center of a cycle of:- Biological dimension- Psychological dimension- Social dimension- Sociocultural dimensionExperiencing Psychology: Understanding Normal and Abnormal Behavior-range going from normal to mild to moderate to psychological disorders that are less severe to more severeThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders-in anxiety disorders, you have physical, cognitive, emotional signs and signals. Leave people with fear, dread and nervousness-people with excessive anxiety have fear that’s unrealistic or out of proportion. Ex. Anxiety about flying on an airplane, it gets blown out of proportion compared to what most people feel-19% of americans age 18+ suffer from anxiety in any
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