PSY 3171 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cognitive Model, Phlegm, Abraham Maslow

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3171
• Professor: Mark Coates

Document Summary

Be able to explain why psychology is a science. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of mental health treatment and psychology as a discipline. Use the concepts and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena like mental health. Martha, a 25-year-old female presents to her primary care physician with complaints of muscle tension, especially in her shoulders and neck, contributing to tension headaches. She describes decreased sleep, chronic fatigue and constant restlessness in addition to poor concentration at work, with repeated run-ins with her coworkers. Martha has been a worrier since childhood, with worsening bouts when under stress. Physical exam reveals a healthy, tense female with normal vital signs and generalized muscular tension. She does not abuse substances, and medical history is unremarkable. Tim is a 24 year-old phd candidate at a large university. Over the past six months, his behaviour has changed.