Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Psychosexual Development, Libido, Mental Health

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: Ian Nicholson

Document Summary

Psychological disorder: a psychological dysfunction within an individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response that is not typical or culturally expected. Phobia: a psychological disorder characterized by marked and persistent fear of an object or situation. Psychopathology: is the scientific study of psychological disorders. Clinical psychologists typically receive a ph. d following a course of graduate level study that lasts for 5-7 years. D (doctor of psychology) degree for which the training is similar to the ph. d but with more emphasis on clinical practice and less on research training. Counselling psychologists: tend to study and treat adjustment and vocational issues encountered by relatively healthy individuals, whereas clinical psychologists usually concentrate on more severe psychological disorders. Psychiatrists first earn an m. d in medical school and then specialize in psychiatry during a 3-4 yr residency training program. They emphasize drugs or other biological treatments, although many use psychosocial treatments as well.