PSYC 110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ssion, Dissociative Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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Without classifying psychological disorders, investigators would not be able to communicate with each other & scientific progress would come to a standstill. The most widely used classification scheme for psychological disorders is the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm) of the. The dsm-iv-tr groups disorders on the basis of observable behaviors or symptoms. Depression is the common cold of psychological problems. People with run-of-the-mill depression may feel sad, blue or down in the dumps. they may complain of lack of energy, loss of self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in activities & other people. These feelings are more intense in people with major depression disorder (mdd). They may be unable to concentrate & make decisions. They may say that they don"t care anymore & in some cases attempt suicide. Depression may be a reaction to losses or stresses. Sources of chronic strain such as marital discord, physical discomfort, incompetence, & failure or pressure at work all contribute to feelings of depression.
