PSY340H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Metabolic Disorder, Psychopathology, Reuptake
Document Summary
There are multiple terms for the same thing and this reflects the fact that there are different models (way of thinking) about behaviors. Considering something as clinically abnormal is whether the behavior is described and mentioned in the dsm-v. Thus, a murderer would not be considered abnormal. Implications and consequences of adopting a model: the adoption of a model conceptualizes causes, but also increases the resistance to other views; This limits who is identified as abnormal. The criteria used to diagnose and treat is limited. The types of institutions providing treatment are also restricted. Public attitudes towards those who are labelled abnormal if using a biological paradigm/model, your behavior is not considered your fault and will have a positive public attitude. Medical disease models: currently, the most prevalent model of abnormal behavior is medically (cid:271)ased psy(cid:272)hopathology an already well-defined model of disease.
