PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Biopsychosocial Model, Dsm-5, Dream Interpretation
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Winnie the pooh: eating disorder: winnie the pooh, anxiety disorder: piglet, major depressive disorder: eeyore, obsessive compulsive disorder: rabbit, schizophrenia disorder: christopher, narcissistic personality disorder: owl, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: tigger. Involves examining a person"s mental state in order to diagnose (and treat) possible psychological disorders. Importance of evidence-based assessment (the person diagnosing is a professional) There is no sharp line between normal and abnormal behavior, there is no black and white criteria for distinguishing between normal and abnormal. The biopsychosocial model: overlap between biology (physical health, genetic vulnerability, drug effects), social (peers, family circumstances and relationships), and psychological (coping skills, social skills, self-esteem, mental health) How can we predict who might develop a psychological disorder: not everyone with a family history, genetic predisposition, childhood trauma etc , will develop a psychological disorder, not everyone who experiences a stressful life event will develop a disorder.
