Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Long Term Ecological Research Network, Binge Eating, Psychopathy

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: John Campbell

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Abnormality: is a social construction function of cultural values. 3 d"s: distressing to individual: is disproportionate; too long lasting, dysfunctional: for individual/society, deviant: especially if violate stated/unstated norms. Demonological views: abnormal behaviour = result of supernatural forces, possessed by a spirit, treatment = trephination hole in the skull . A class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. Detailed behaviour must be present for diagnosis. Tuesday, march 24, 2015: axis 1: clinical symptoms. Diagnosis (ex. depression, schizophrenia, social phobia: axis 2: development & personality disorders. Ex. autism, mental retardation (typically rst evident in childhood) Long lasting & encompassing : axis 3: physical conditions. Ex. brain injury or hiv/aids that can result in symptoms of mental illness: axis 4: severity of psychosocial stressors. Ex. death of loved one, starting new job, college, unemployment, marriage: axis 5: highest level of functioning. Level of functioning both at present time and highest level within previous year.