PSY240H1 Lecture Notes - Behaviorism, Frontal Lobe, Derealization
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Lecture 1: identify and describe the dimensions of abnormality. Dimensional along a continuum with opposite extremes at either end ex. Diathesis: a vulnerability or predisposition to developing a disorder. Stress: a life event that acts as a trigger for the emergence of a disorder. The amount of stress that triggers a disorder depends upon the diathesis, or predisposition. 2. review the historical perspectives on abnormality and its treatments. Similar to physical disease, breakdown of some systems of the body. Classification systems: using objective criteria and definitions gave credence to biological factors as a cause of abnormality- the connection of syphilis to general paresis (emil kraplein) Divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and personal sin. Examines role of reinforcement and punishment in determining behaviour. A focus on thought as determinate of behaviours and emotion. 3. discuss the emergence of modern perspectives on understanding abnormal psychology. Underlying biological factor (e. g. , genetic vulnerability to depression inherited from parents, acquired head trauma)
