PSYC 4321 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Operant Conditioning, Joseph Wolpe, Etiology
27 Aug 2016
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A psychological dysfunction within an individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning a response that is not typical or culturally expected. Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. How much it deviates from the norm. The further away from the norm, the higher the deviancy. Causing harm: the science of psychopathology. Evaluate their own assessments or treatments to see if they work. Often conduct research in clinical or hospital settings. Presenting problem - say that a client presents with a specific problem: indicates they the person came in. Represents the unique combination of behaviors, thoughts and feelings that make up a specific disorder. Etiology: the study of the origins, why a disorder began. Treatment: if a new drug is found it help, it can help learn about the nature of the disorder. Reflection between the battle of good and evil. People turned to witchcraft to solve problems. Insanity was a natural thing, caused by stress, can be cured.
