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- Whether a given behaviour is considered a psychological disorder is determined not only by whether a behaviour is unusual (e.g., whether it is mild anxiety versus extreme anxiety) but also by whether a behaviour is maladaptive — that is, the extent to which it causes distress (e.g., pain and suffering) and dysfunction (impairment in one or more important areas of functioning) to the individual (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/12-1-psychological-disorder-what-makes-a-behavior-abnormal/13.1 Psychological Disorder: What Makes a Behaviour Abnormal?
Consider the diagnosis of ADHD, autism, and Asperger’s disorder from the biological, personal, and social-cultural perspectives. Do you think that these disorders are overdiagnosed? How might clinicians determine if ADHD is dysfunctional or distressing to the individual?
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Identify the two most used classification systems. Outline the history of the DSM. Identify and explain the elements of a diagnosis. Outline the major disorder categories of the DSM-5. Describe the ICD-11. Clarify why the DSM-5 and ICD-11 need to be harmonized.
A first step in the study of mental disorders is carefully and systematically discerning significant signs and symptoms. How do mental health professionals ascertain whether or not a person’s inner states and behaviors truly represent a psychological disorder?
Nov 9, 2023 · Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies, diagnoses, and treats unusual patterns of behavior, emotions, and thoughts that could signify a mental disorder. It's pivotal for understanding and managing mental health issues, developing treatments, and promoting mental health awareness.
A psychological disorder is an ongoing dysfunctional pattern of thought, emotion, and behavior that causes significant distress, and that is considered deviant in that person’s culture or society (Butcher, Mineka, & Hooley, 2007). Psychological disorders have much in common with other medical disorders.
Oct 1, 2014 · The goal of Explaining Abnormal Behavior: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective, by Bruce Pennington, Ph.D., is to examine how research in cognitive neuroscience can be used to understand the etiology of psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, and neurological disorders.
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This chapter will introduce you broadly to important concepts, definitions, and terminology in abnormal psychology that will frame the rest of your learning. It reviews how to define mental disorder as well as the strengths and limitations of our current diagnostic approaches.
