PSYC 3082 Chapter : Chapter 1 Outline Abnormal Psych
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Impairment is set in the context of a person"s background. A psychological dysfunction associated with distress or impairment in. Functioning that is not a typical or culturally expected response. Psychopathology is the scientific study of psychological disorders. The psy. d. "s: clinical and counseling doctors of psychology . Three major categories make up the study and discussion of psychological disorders: studying psychological disorders clinical description, causation (etiology), treatment and outcome. Functioning as a scientist-practitioner: metal health professional: consumer of. Science (enhancing the practice), evaluator of science (determining the effectiveness of the practice), creator of science (conducting research that leads to new procedures useful in practice) Distinguish clinically significant dysfunction from common human experience. The causes and treatment of abnormal behavior varied widely. As particularly as a function of prevailing paradigms or world views. Three dominant traditions include: supernatural, biological, and psychological. Deviant behavior as a battle of good vs. Deviant behavior was believed to be caused by demonic possession, witchcraft, sorcery.
