PSY 254 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Syphilis, Parenting Styles, Type A And Type B Personality Theory
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Be able to deine abnormality (i. e. , what do we mean by abnormality?) No one behavior makes someone abnormal, but there are clear elements/ indicators of abnormality. There isn"t one behavior that makes someone abnormal. Know why we need to be able to classify mental disorders. Maltreatment, labels (label should be assigned to disorder not paient) stereotypes. Know how culture afects what is considered abnormal. Certain behaviors in certain cultures will/ will not be abnormal. 2 or more disorders at same ime (ex. Know why it might be important to know what causes mental disorders. Drives treatment, clinicians understand how long treatment will be. Know where most psychological treatment is done (e. g. , hospital, outpaient, group, etc). Know diferences between mental health professionals (e. g. , psychologist vs. psychiatrist or social worker vs. occupaional therapist) Psychologist has phd no medicaion, psychiatrist can prescribe and has phd.
