PSYC 1103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15.2 & 15.3 : Major Depressive Disorder
5 Mar 2017
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15. 2 diagnosing and classifying psychological disorders: diagnosis: appropriately identifying and labeling a set with defined symptoms, dsm 5. Each disorder is described in detail including an overview of the disorder specific symptoms required for diagnosis. Prevalence information risk factors associated with the disorder. Shows correlations and similarities between risk factors associated with multiple disorders. 41% of people with ocd also have major depressive disorder. Some people believe that establishing new diagnoses might over- pathologize the human condition turning common human problems into mental illnesses. Categories and criteria are similar to dsm. Icd is more frequently used for clinical diagnosis. Dsm is more valued for research: the compassionate view of psychological disorders. Psychological disorders represent extremes of: inner experiences. People with psychological disorders are far more than just the embodiment of their disorders. Do not refer to people as their disorder. Should refer to them as a person with schizophrenia. 15. 3 perspectives on psychological disorders: supernatural perspectives of psychological disorders.
