PSYCH101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Identity Theory, Trepanning, Distressing

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Ennis Richard

Document Summary

Self- esteem based on two components: a personal identity and a group identity. Then it"s one of the males seated elsewhere. Chapter 16: psychological disorders: abnormality, 3 d"s. Is a social construction - function of cultural values: distressing to the individual - is disproportionate, too long-lasting, dysfunctional - for individual or society, deviant - especially if violate unstated norms. Historical perspectives: demonlogical view, abnormal behaviour = result of supernatural forces, possessed by a spirit, treatment, trephination = hole in the skull. The classification of disorders: the american psychological association (apa) uses the diagnostic and statistical. Increased heart rate: muscle tension, other autonomic arousal symptoms, behavioural symptoms, avoidance of feared situations, decreased task performance. Comparison of depressive and manic symptoms: emotional, depressive: dysphoric, gloomy mood; diminished ability to experience pleasure; Sense of hopelessness: manic: euphoric, enthusiastic mood; excessive pursuit of pleasureable activities;