PSYA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Chromosome, American Psychiatric Association, Panic Disorder

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13. 1 defining and classifying psychological disorders pg 476: medical model: using our understanding of medical conditions to think about psychological conditions, second model that is adopted is the biopsychosocial model. Ie; biological factor for depression; involves disrupted activity of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Psychological factor for depression include persistent negative beliefs about the self. Social factor for depression such as impoverished neighbourhoods and stressful family problems: biopsychosocial approach helps us develop a comprehensive understanding of psychological disorders. Behaviour causes distress to self or others. Behaviour impairs the ability to function in day-to-day activities. Behaviour increases the risk of injury, death, legal problems or punishment for breakings rules, or other detrimental consequences. Psychology"s puzzle: diag(cid:374)osi(cid:374)g psy(cid:272)hologi(cid:272)al disorders: diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders (fourth edition, text revision) aka dsm-iv: that manual that establishes criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders. Each division is referred to as an axis.

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