Lesson 1 Flashcards
scientific study of abnormal behavior to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning.
Abnormal Psychology
the four Ds
deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger
behavior that is significantly different from societal or cultural norms
deviance
Behavior or psychological states that interfere with daily functioning
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
T or F
Danger can be a critical factor, all disorders involve dangerous behavior.
False
How many needs to be present?
Atleast One especially dysfunction and stress
Ancient Treatments
- Trephination
- Exorcism
Humor or Fluids are used as treatment during what era?
Greek and Roman
4 Humor/Fluids
- Blood (Sanguine)
- Yellow (Choleric)
- Black bile (melancholic)
- Phlegm (Phlegmatic)
Treatments in Middle Ages
- Mass Madness
- Delusions, hallucination
Rise of Asylums
Renaissance
first physician to specialize in mental illness, believed that the mind was as susceptible to sickness as the body was.
Johann Weyer
Johann Weyer is now considered
the founder of the modern study of psychopathology