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3 types of Conflicting theories/models of abnormal behavior or psychological disorders.
Biological Model
Psychoanalytic Model
Cognitive Behavioral Model
Biological Model
Something is wrong inside body. Disorder due to physical or biochemical basis. Often stems from hereditary factors.
Psychoanalytic Model
(Freud)
Disorders result from unconscious internal conflicts which traces back to childhood.
Cognitive Behavior Model
Disorders result from learning. Maladaptive ways of thinking and behaving. Past experiences.
Diathesis Stress Model
People biologically predisposed to a mental disorder will tend to be released when under stress.
Systems Theory/Approach
(bio-psycho-social model)
Biological predisposition, Psychological, Social stress factors combine and produce psychological disorders.
Prevalence
The frequency with which a given disorder occurs at a given time.
Incidence
The number of new cases that arise in a given period.
DSM
(Diagnostic Statistical Manual)
Kraeplin
Complete list of mental disorders with each category defined in terms of significant behavior patterns. Used to diagnose.
Neurosis
Lower level of severity; sad, unhappy, anxious
Psychosis
Severe personality disorder; major symptom is delusion.
Mood Disorders
Disturbances in mood or prolonged emotional state; Depression, Mania, Bi-polar
3 Causes of Mood Disorders
Biological; genetics, neurotransmitters. Psychological; cognitive distortions. Social; troubled relationships
Anxiety Disorders
Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Panic disorder
3 Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Phobias-learning theory, Biological, Psychoanalytic: displacement
Psychosomatic Disorder
Real physical illness caused by psychological factors like stress and anxiety; immune disorders headaches, asthma, ulcers
Somatoform Disorders
Believe they are physically ill but no apparent physical illness; body dysmorphia, conversion, hypochondriasis
3 Causes of Somatoform Disorders
Unconscious process
Negative reinforcement(cognitive)
Social, physical, sexual trauma(Freud)
Dissociative Disorders
Some aspect of personality seems separated from the rest.
Personality Disorders
Inflexible and maladaptive ways of thinking and behaving causing distress to self and others.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
(psychopathy/sociopathy)
Most studied, no responsibility, no empathy, no shame/guilt
Disorganized Schizophrenia
Incoherent Speech, child-like behaviors
Catatonic Schizophrenia
motor activity is disturbed, bizarre physical movement or no movement.