PSY 220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Dsm-5, Personal Distress, Binge Drinking
30 Jul 2018
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3 broad criteria in distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior: Dsm-5 (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) - published in 2013 and contains defining features and symptoms for numerous psychological disorders. Major depressive disorder (mdd) - at least one episode of feeling profoundly depressed, sad, and hopeless, and/or losing interest in and the ability to derive pleasure from almost all activities, for at least 2 weeks. Must experience at least five of the following symptoms, including one of the first two, persistently during a 2-week period: Greatly decreased pleasure or interest in activities most of the day. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain. Agitation or restlessness, or sluggishness and slowing, of behavior. Decreased ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness. Symptoms should not be due to direct effects of a substance (drug or medication) or medical condition.
