1. Psych 4331 History and Definition of Abnormal Psychology Risa Stein, PhD

2. Psych 4332 What Are the Implications of a Diagnosis ? 4 It highlights the way we invent disorders 4 It places the “disorder” in the realm of professionals 4 It is required for 3rd party payments 4 It can infringe on the civil rights of people 4 It can remove responsibility from the person

3. Psych 4333 Can You Spot The Crazy One?

4. Psych 4334 Historical Considerations in the Definition of Abnormal Behavior 4 In DSM II (APA, 1968) homosexuality was considered a mental disorder 4 In Dec 1973, the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association voted to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders. 4 The vote was 5,854 to 3,810 for removing homosexuality as a disorder

5. Psych 4335 Your Definition of Abnormal Behavior 4 What is your definition? 4 When is a person’s behavior the result of a mental disorder versus just “bad behavior”? 4 What are the characteristics of disordered behavior?

6. Psych 4336 Proposed Characteristics of Abnormal Behavior 4 Statistically infrequent 4 Violates social norms 4 Causes personal distress 4 Causes disability or dysfunction 4 Is Unexpected 4 Not “Ideal” mental health

7. Psych 4337 Mental Health Practitioners 4 Clinical Psychologist 4 Psychiatrist 4 Psychiatric Nurse 4 Clinical Social Worker 4 Masters Level Counselor 4 Alcohol and Drug Counselor 4 Marriage and Family Therapist 4 Clinical Pastoral Counselor

8. Psych 4338 The End