PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dementia Praecox, Demonology, Psychopathy
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Chapter 1: introduction to definitional and historical considerations, and canada"s. Psychopathology: the field that is concerned with the nature and development of abnormal behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. Remaining objective is key to studying abnormal behaviour. The number of people who require treatment or other services for mental health issues commonly outweigh the services that are available. Statistical infrequency: big idea #1: abnormal behaviours are infrequent in the general population, illustrated by the normal curve, an iq below 70 is usually sufficient enough to diagnose someone with mental retardation. Violation of norms: big idea #2: abnormal behaviour violates social norms, threatens other people"s lives, and evokes anxiety, cultural diversity affects how people view social norms. That is, what is normal in one culture may be abnormal in another culture. Personal suffering: big idea #3: abnormal behaviour causes great distress to the person experiencing it, examples include anxiety disorders and depression.
