PSY BEH 102C Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Mental Health, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Preconscious
18 Apr 2016
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Psychological disorder: psychological dysfunction associated with distress or impairment in function and a response that is not typical or culturally expected. Impairment s set in the context of a persons backgrounds and culture. The ph. d clinical and counseling psychologist (trained in research and delivering treatment. The psy d clinical counseling doctor of psychology ( trained in delivering treatment) Licsw: licensed clinical social worker (trained in delivering treatment) Clinical description- unique combination of behaviors, thoughts, and feeling that make up a scientific disorder. Not as simple but we do know factors that underlie them. Conducing research that leads to new procedures useful in practice. Etiology- the study of origins has to do with why a disorder begins and includes bio, psychological, and social dimensions - cause or source. Treatment can provide hints about the nature of the disorder. Deviant behavior thought to be battle between good and evil. Trephination: boring a hole in the skull to release evil spirts.
