Chapter 1 - History Of Psych Flashcards
Abnormal Psychology
The scientific study of abnormal behavior in an effort to describe, predict, explain and change abnormal behavior patterns of functioning
The 4 D’s
Deviance, Dysfunction, Distress and Danger
Deviance
Behavior, thoughts and emotions that differ from the norms of society
Dysfunction
The inability to function in daily activities
Distress
A feeling that puts stress on a person such as anxiety, depression or personality disorders
Danger
Careless, hostile or confused behavior that puts someone or others in danger
Social norms
Stated and unstated rules of proper conduct
How many adults and children display serious psychological disturbances?
30% of adults, 19% of children, however, some meet the criteria of the disorder but it isn’t serious enough to be counted in the above percentage
Stone Age Treatments of abnormal psychology
Trephination and Exorcism
Trephination
Drilled holes into skull to give the “evil spirits” a way to exit the body
Exorcism
Used to Expel “evil spirits” or demons
Still seen in Catholicism
Healer/Priest
Preformed exorcism, became intertwined over time
What was wrong with Saul : 1 Samuel 16: 14-16
Saul was bipolar, he would have a man play the harp whenever he would have his mood swings. He was told that an evil spirit from the lord troubled him
Hippocrates (Greek)
Father of medicine, decided that it has something to do with the body and not with evil spirits.
Imbalance of the 4 humors.
Preached need for rebalance.
4 Humors
Yellow bile, black bile, blood and phlegm