PSYB32H3 : textbook notes for chp 1
29 Apr 2011
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Disability or dysfunction: another component of abnormality is disability or dysfunction, disability : impairment in some important area of life because of an abnormality, ex. Brett"s marital relationship: substance abuse also fits, as well as phobia (that can produce distress and disability, disability applies to some but all disorders, transvestism: cross dressing for sexual pleasure. Unexpectedness: distress and disability are considered abnormal when they are unexpected responses to environmental stressors, ex. Hunger is an expected response to not eating: brett was experiencing some life stress, but many people do so without developing psychological problems. The mental health professions: clinical psychologist, requires ph. d. or psy. d. degree (4-7 years of graduate study) In canada, depending upon regulatory statues, a psychologist may have either a doctoral- or a master"s-level degree. Early demonology: demonology: the doctrine that an evil being, such as the devil, may dwell within a person and control his or her mind and body.
