01:830:340 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Emil Kraepelin, Demonic Possession, Moral Treatment
12 Jul 2016
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Psychological dysfunction associated with distress and/or impairment in functioning. Involves a response that is not typical or culturally expected. Dysfunctional distress occurs when person is much more distressed than others would be. Mental disorders are often exaggerations of normal processes (e. g. , extreme shyness or sadness) Behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress and/or impairment in functioning, or increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or impairment. >the ph. d. : clinical and counseling psychologist (trained in research and delivering treatment) : clinical and counseling doctor of psychology (trained in delivering treatment) >lcsw: licensed clinical social worker (trained in delivering treatment) Distinguish clinically significant dysfunction from common human experience. Major psychological disorders have existed across time and cultures. Perceived causes and treatment of abnormal behavior varied widely, depending on context. Three dominant traditions have existed in the past to explain abnormal behavior. >believed to be caused by demonic possession, witchcraft, sorcery.
