introduction to BD Flashcards
behavior could be called “abnormal” if it is rare
statistically unusual behavior
behavior could be called “abnormal” if it goes against social norms
socially unacceptable behavior
behavior could be called “abnormal” if it affects one’s ability to function
dysfunctional behavior
behavior could be called “abnormal” if it causes someone to be distressed
personally distressing behavior
what are the 4 D’s for defining normality and disease?
- deviance
- distress
- dysfunction
- danger
behavior is different, extreme, or unusual from social norms
deviance
behavior is considered unpleasant and unsettling to patient (not possibly others)
distress
behavior interferes with daily functioning
dysfunction
behavior poses to risk of harm to self or others (may also be harmful to property/inanimate)
danger
The Ph.D.s
psychoLOGISTS
clinical, counseling, research
the Psy.D.s
psychoLOGISTS “doctors of psychology”
clinical, counseling
meant to be closer to a medical doctor, but limited or no prescribing
the M.D.s and D.O.s
PsychIATRISTS
clinical
can write for medication
the Master degrees
social work, counselors, nurses, NPs, PAs
some degrees may prescribe (NP, PA)
other mental health professionals
spiritual advisors, life coaches
role of psychiatrists
Prescribes medications; supervises hospital stays; less and less psychotherapy