Psychology 2310A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, Antisocial Personality Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2310A/B
• Professor: Katerina Rnic

Document Summary

American psychiatric association diagnostic tool: diagnostic and statistical manual of. World health organization diagnostic tool: international classi cation of mental and behavioural disorders (icd-10) Two problems with de ning abnormality: 1. Eccentric and unusual behaviours or beliefs are not necessarily abnormal according to diagnostic criteria: 2. Behaviours that are repugnant and threatening to other (eg. aggression, murder) are not always signs of an underlying psychological disorder. Psychological abnormality- a behaviour, speech, or thought that impairs the ability of a person to function in a way that is generally expected of him or her. Mental illness- a term often used to convey the same meaning as psychological abnormality, but implies a medical rather than psychological cause. Psychological disorder- a speci c manifestation of impairment of functioning, as described by some set of criteria established by experts. Psychopathology- both the scienti c study of psychological abnormality and the problems faced by people who suffer from such disorders.