PSY100H1 Lecture : Abnormal Psychology Notes.docx
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Psychopathology: the field concerned with the nature and development of abnormal behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Determined by presence of several characteristics at one time: We do not say these people are abnormal: case study ex j. brett barkley"s alternating episodes of depression and mania. 4) disability or dysfunction: the behaviour impairs an important area of life (i. e. work or personal relationships, case study ex barkley"s disrupted marital relationship, applies to some, not all. 5) unexpectedness: distress that is an unexpected response to environmental stressor, i. e. one who is well off but constantly worries about their financial situation. Clinical psychologist: phd, focus on assessment and diagnosis, and learn how to practice psychotherapy (helping to change individuals thoughts, feelings and behaviours to reduce distress and achieve greater life satisfaction) Psychiatrist: md degree, prescribe psychoactive drugs. Psychoanalyst: receive specialized training at a psychoanalytic institute, no one becomes this anymore
