Unit 5.3 Explaining and Classifying Psychological Disorders

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Characteristic of a disorder

Dysfunctional, Distressfull and Devient

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Dysfunction

refers to the impairment of normal functioning, affecting emotional, cognitive, or social processes.

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Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by feelings of anxiety, sadness, or other negative emotions that affect daily functioning.

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Deviant

Behavior that deviates significantly from societal norms or expectations, potentially indicating the presence of a psychological disorder.

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Positive effects of diagnosing

can include improved understanding of a patient's condition, access to appropriate treatment, and reduction of stigma through awareness and education.

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Negative effects of diagnosing

may include stigma, labeling, and the potential for misdiagnosis, which can adversely affect treatment and self-perception.

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

A comprehensive classification system for diagnosing mental health disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.

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Internal Classification of Mental Disorders

a standardized classification of mental health disorders used by mental health professionals to ensure consistency in diagnosis and treatment.

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Eclectic approach to diagnosis treatment

A method that combines various therapeutic techniques and models to address the unique needs of each patient, often integrating elements from multiple frameworks.

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Perseptive on Etiology of disorder

A view that seeks to explain the origins and underlying causes of mental health disorders, examining biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

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Behavioral

The perspective emphasizing the role of learned behaviors and environmental factors in the development and treatment of psychological disorders.

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Psychodynamic

An approach that emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes and early life experiences on behavior and mental health.

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Humanistic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential, self-actualization, and the importance of personal growth and experiences in understanding mental health.

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Cognitive

A psychological perspective that focuses on the role of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving in understanding behavior and treating psychological disorders.

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Evolutionary

A perspective that examines psychological traits as adaptations that have evolved to solve problems faced by our ancestors, influencing behavior and mental processes.

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Socialcultural

A psychological perspective that considers how social and cultural factors, such as societal norms, values, and social influences, shape individual behaviors and mental processes.

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Biological

A perspective that emphasizes the influence of biological factors such as genetics, brain structure, and neurochemistry on behavior and psychological disorders.

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Biopsychosocial model

An integrative approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health and disorders.

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Biathesis-Stress model

A psychological theory that explains the development of disorders as a result of an individual's biological predisposition combined with environmental stressors.