Chapter 1 Flashcards
A psychological disorder is…
A psychological dysfunction within an individual,
Associated with distress or impairment in functioning,
Response is not typical or culturally acceptable
All three basic criteria must be met to be considered a psychological disorder
True
psychiatrist
Psychological dysfunction
breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning
Ex: feeling queasy, anxiety
Most widely accepted definition of mental disorders
DSM-5
Psychopathology
Clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists
Ph.D., doctor of philosophy
graduate-level study lasting approximately 5 years
Clinical psychologists usually concentrate on less severe psychological disorders
False; more severe
Psy D vs Ph.D. programs
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Psychiatric social workers
Psychiatric nurses
marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors
Scientist practitiobers