Lesson 1 Flashcards
the scientific study of abnormal behavior to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning
abnormal psychology
4 D’s of a psychological disorder
- deviance
- dysfunction
- distress
- danger
behavior that is significantly different from societal or cultural norms
deviance
involves behavior or psychological states that interfere with daily functioning; often a strong indicator of a disorder
dysfunction
considers whether the individual is experiencing significant emotional pain or suffering
distress
refers to behaviors that are dangerous to the individual or others
danger
treatments during ancient era
- trephination
- exorcism
treatments during greek and roman era
humor/fluids
an excess of _____ causes mania
yellow bile
an excess of _____ was the source of melancholia
black bile
happened during the middle ages
- mass madness
- delusions
- hallucinations
rise of asylums occurred during _____
renaissance era
founder of the modern study of psychopathology and first physician to specialize in mental illness
Johann Weyer
- unchained patients during the French revolution and allowed them to move freely about the hospital grounds
- dark dungeons to sunny well-ventilated rooms, and offered support and advice
Philippe Pinel
founded the York Retreat in 1796
William Tuke
the view that abnormal psychological functioning has physical causes
somatogenic perspective
the view that the chief causes of abnormal functioning are psychological
psychogenic perspective
German researcher that published a textbook arguing that physical factors are responsible for mental dysfunction
Emil Kraeplin
developed by Emil Kraeplin
first modern system for classifying abnormal behavior
current trends of treatment
- psychotropic medication
- antipsychotic drugs
- antidepressant drugs
- antianxiety drugs
- prevention
drugs that primarily affect the brain and reduce many symptoms of mental dysfunctioning
psychotropic medication
correct extremely confused and distorted thinking
antipsychotic drugs
lift the mood of depressed people
antidepressant drugs
reduce tension and worry
antianxiety drugs
A society’s stated and unstated rules for proper conduct
Norms
people’s common history, values, institutions, habits, skills, technology, and arts
Culture
