PSYC 10a Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Pressure Of Speech, Haloperidol, Valproate
24 Jan 2017
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According to the theory of physiognomy, mental disorders could be diagnosed from facial features. This fanciful theory is now considered superstition but was popular from antiquity until the early 20th century. Deviation from typical behavior of one"s group. Doesn"t take into account that some rare behaviors are desirable. Actions that are bizarre, unusual, or disturbing. But this behavior is better characterized as eccentric or illegal rather than abnormal. Based on ability to judge between right and wrong and ability to control one"s. 3 key elements for symptoms (sxs) to qualify as a potential mental disorder. Manifested in sxs involving disturbance in behavior, thoughts, or emotions. Sxs associated with significant personal distress or impairment. Difficulty in fulfilling appropriate and expected roles. Classification system; describes the features used to diagnose each recognized mental disorder; indicates how the disorder can be distinguished from other, similar problems (very bad, not specific) First revision; provides common language for talking about disorders (bad)
