PSYC 1010 Chapter 49-53: PSYC 1010 Chapter 49-5: PSYC 1010 Chapter 49-: Psychology Test 4 Notes

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Rebecca Jubis

Document Summary

Criteria for de ning abnormal behaviour: statistical frequency. Infrequent behaviours is abnormal: deviation from social norms, maladaptive behaviours abnormal. ^ behaviours that fail to promote personal growth: psychological distress. Diagnosing: involved matching people"s symptoms to pre-established categories of psych disorders. (listed in the dsm) the basis for selecting a treatment & for matching a prognosis. Problems with diagnosing: self ful lling prophecy, social system, colour"s one perception . Anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, phobic disorders (a) simple or speci c phobia - ex. Claustrophobia, heights (b) social anxiety disorder - ex. Social events makes them feel uncomfortable and feel like they will be negatively evaluated: panic disorder, agoraphobia.