PSYA02H3 Chapter 17: chapter 17 broken down/high lighted
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Chapter 17 the nature and causes of psychological disorders. Maladaptive not providing adequate adjustment to the environment or situation. Psychodynamic perspective (freud) psychological disorders originate in intrapsychic conflict produced by the three components of the mind: the id, ego, and superego. Medical perspective (hippocrates) psychological disorders are caused by specific abnormalities of the brain and nervous system and that, in principle, they should be approached for treatment in the same way as physical illnesses. Cognitive-behavioural perspective psychological disorders are learned maladaptive behaviour patterns that can best be understood by focusing on environmental factors and a person"s perception of those factors; not something that arises spontaneously within a person. Sociocultural perspective cultures in which people live play a significant role in the development of psychological disorders; what is considered normal in one culture may be considered abnormal in another. culture-bound syndromes: psychological disorders exist that appear to occur only in certain cultures.
