PSYCH101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Chromosome, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Steve Joordan

Document Summary

To understand psychological disorders, two complementary models can be applied: Medical model using our understanding of medical conditions to think about psychological conditions. Biopsychosocial model biological, psychological and sociological (ex: depression. Bio disrupted activity of neurotransmitters like serotonin, psycho negative self concept, social stressful family life or bad neighborhood. Psychological disorders normally comprise of abnormal behavioral and cognitive functioning. Abnormal psychology psychological study of mental illness. Maladaptive behavior behavior that hinders a person"s ability to function in work, school, relationships, or society. Behavior causes distress to self or others. Behavior impairs the ability to function in day-to-day activities. Behavior increases the risk of injury, death, legal problems or punishment for breaking rules, or other detrimental consequences. Diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders (4th edition, text revision) abbreviated as dsm-iv, is the manual that establishes criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders.