PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Classical Conditioning, Catatonia, Unconditional Positive Regard
20 Dec 2017
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Many people have barriers when seeking psychological treatment. External ( lack of funds to pay for treatment) Very little people responded to getting help for mental or psychological disorder in a survey. Many people simply could not go even though they said they needed help. Conceptualization- accurate clinical diagnosis of a disorder is appropriate precursor to choosing appropriate treatment. Ego syntonic disorders- symptoms are perceived by the individual as valued or advantageous ( ex: obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, person thinks highly of themselves) Ego dystonic disorders- symptoms perceived by individual as undesirable (obsessive- compulsive disorder) Precontemplation- inability or unwillingness to acknowledge the existence of a problem. Contemplation- individual acknowledges problem but unsure/unwilling to change it. Preparation- recognition of problem and preparation for change. When seeking out a mental health professional, it is advisable both to choose licensed professional and to research the individuals field of expertise.
