Abnormal Psychology Definitions of Abnormal 1.Social Labeling 2.Self Labeling 3.Psychoanalytic 4.Humanistic 5.Legal – Insanity 6.Medical - Disorders

Abnormal Psychology Causes of Disorders 1.Organic/Biological 2.Behavioral 3.Cognitive 4.Psychodynamic 5.Humanistic

Abnormal Psychology Types of Disorders Older Terms: Neurosis, Psychosis DSM-IV-TR = Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4 th Edition, Text Revision) gives objective, measurable criteria for diagnosing psychological disorders Does not suggest therapies or treatments Does not discuss possible causes

Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders – persistent, excessive or unrealistic anxiety and fearfulness that impairs normal functioning  includes maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety (e.g., alcohol and drug use) Menu

Dissociative Disorders Dissociative disorders – Break in conscious awareness, memory, or sense of identity, usually as a result of extreme stress. –Psychogenic Amnesia –Dissociative Fugue – fleeing home and “coming to” with amnesia for the trip and possible amnesia for personal information. –Depersonalization Disorder –the person feels detached and disconnected from themselves, their bodies, and their surroundings. Menu

Mood Disorders  Two Major forms of Mood Disorders  Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder  characterized by emotional extremes  Prolonged, disabling disruptions in emotional state  Functioning is almost always severely impaired

Schizophrenia  2 major divisions or categories  Chronic  Slow developing  Usually negative symptoms (absence of appropriate behaviors)  Absence of emotion (flat affect)  Absence of movement (catatonia)  Absence of social interaction (withdrawal)  Low recovery rates  Acute  Sudden onset  Usually positive symptoms (presence of inappropriate behaviors)  Presence of hallucinations, delusions  Better recovery rate

Psychological Therapies/Treatments 1.Psychoanalysis 2.Behavioral 3.Cognitive 4.Organic (Medical) 5.Humanistic