EDUC 3610 Study Guide - Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Developmental Psychopathology

• School: York University
• Department: Education
• Course: EDUC 3610
• Professor: Stephen Fleming

Document Summary

Behaviour therapy array of therapy methods based on the principles of behavioural and cognitive science as well as principles of learning as applied to clinical problems. An event that automatically elicits a response is paired with another stimulus event that does not (a neutral stimulus). A psychological disorder is (1) a psychological dysfunction or dyscontrol within an individual that is (2) associated with distress or impairment in functioning and (3) a response that is not typical or culturally expected. No description has been identified that defines essence of abnormality. Using scientific methods, mental health professionals can function as scientist-practitioners. They not only keep up with the latest findings but also use scientific data to evaluate their own work, and they often conduct research within their clinics or hospitals. Research about psychological disorders categories: description, causation, treatment, outcomes. Historically, three approaches to abnormal behaviour have been used.