PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Trepanning, Psych, Dyslexia
Document Summary
Defining abnormal behaviour is a central question in the categorization of psychological disorders. Over the centuries (and between editions of dsm), this concept has undergone dramatic shifts. In this lecture, we will explore test cases that shape our perception of mental health. The way we look at physical disorders is different than mental disorders. Theory used to be evil spirits in someone"s head. Trephination put a screw in person"s head, creating a hole, releasing evil spirits. Determining mental illness often goes with recognizing behaviour that is abnormal. Social contracts are involved in all human affairs, including our collective perceptions of our own minds. Psychopathologies, from hysteria to depression, are not discovered, but made". The 4 ds: deviance, distress intense negative feelings of sadness, anxiety, despair, dysfunction behaviour interferes with ability to function properly, danger behaviour is dangerous to the self or to others. Created by clinician consultations, advocacy groups, general public.
