PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Avolition, Twin Study, Heritability
23 Jan 2018
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When coping with challenges in life becomes difficult. Clinicians use the four d"s to broadly define abnormality. People with psychological disorders deciate in some ways from the typical behaviour of others. Deviance included both below and well above the standards of the standard of the group. Behaviour outside of what is considered the norm. Refers to negative feelings related to thoughts and behaviour. Psychological disorders often, but not always, cause strong feelings of distress. Psychological disorders often cause dysfunction in completing everyday tasks, but this dysfunction may also be voluntary. Danger refers to the safety risk associated with thoughts or behaviour. Psychological disorders often, but not always, cause a person to place themselves or others in danger. The dsm is a standard diagnostic tool. We need to properly classify and diagnose a mental disorder. Also allows researchers to talk to each other about mental disorders using a common language. Reflects changing perceptions, attitudes and scientific approaches.
