Lecture 1 Flashcards

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What is abnormal psychology?

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Anything that affects a person, personal distress, visible distressing

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What defines normal and abnormal behavior?

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Context matters, e.g., a man talking out loud to no one could be praying

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What is psychopathology?

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A field concerned with the nature and development of abnormal:
* Affects (feelings or emotions)
* Behaviors
* Cognitions (thinking)

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What is abnormal behavior?

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Need for objectivity, presence of several characteristics at one time

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What are characteristics of abnormal behavior?

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Presence of several characteristics:
* Statistical infrequency
* Violation of norms
* Personal suffering/discomfort
* Disability or dysfunction/maladaptiveness
* Unexpectedness/unusualness

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What does statistical infrequency refer to?

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A behavior that occurs rarely or infrequently

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Provide an example of statistical infrequency.

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A 10-year-old boy wetting his bed

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What is meant by violation of norms?

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A behavior that defies or goes against social norms, threatening or making anxious those observing it

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How does culture influence the violation of norms?

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Cultural practices like co-sleeping can either be acceptable or viewed negatively depending on context

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What constitutes personal suffering/discomfort?

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A behavior that creates personal suffering, distress, or torment in a person

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What is disability or dysfunction in the context of abnormal psychology?

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A behavior that causes impairment in important areas of life: work, personal relationships, or recreational activities

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What does unexpectedness or unusualness refer to in abnormal behavior?

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A surprising or out-of-proportion response to environmental stressors

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What are the 3 D’s in psychopathology?

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Dysfunction, Distress, Deviance

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14
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Who are the professions involved in abnormal psychology?

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Social workers, psychiatrists, addiction counselors

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15
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What is the focus of counseling psychology?

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Problems of adjustment in healthy individuals with less emphasis on research than clinical psychology

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16
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What do school psychologists primarily do?

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Work in school settings with significant emphasis on testing/assessment

17
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What is the educational path for a psychiatrist?

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Medical school (4 years), Internship (1 year), Residency in Psychiatry (3 years), Board exams

18
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What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

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Psychiatrists hold an MD degree and can prescribe medication; psychologists typically have a PhD or PsyD and focus on research

19
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What is the role of the College of Psychotherapists?

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Provide psychotherapy with supervised hours and registration with a college

20
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What is the emphasis of clinical psychology?

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Integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment and personal development

21
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What are the two important assumptions of science in clinical psychology?

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Determinism and Empiricism