PSY240H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Etiology, Psych, Statutory Law
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Mental illness easy to recognize diicult to deine. Depression in dms 4 definied: sad afect over a long period of ime, (cant get over it) In dsm 5: does not have to be a long period of ime can be short but has to be intense. Staisical criteria self rapport, scale 1-10 etc. Cultural norms abnormal behavior varies amongst cultures. Most cultures deine abnormal behavior as; behaviors that reduce, interfere or disrupt the individuals personal and social life. Neurophysiological models ( parts of the brain are dysfuncional. Sociocultural models (contribuion that a society makes to an individuals development) Finding has been made by judge must be applied to all situaions can change. Quebec has civil law; have to ind something that matches it exactly does not change. If they are in danger to self or others can commit them. Must say exactly what the physician is doing and what is happening informed consent .
