Phase 1: Introduction Flashcards
psychological dysfunction within an individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response that is not typical or culturally expected
Psychological Disorder
refers to a
breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or
behavioral functioning
Psychological Dysfunction
individual is
extremely upset and cannot function
properly
Distress or Impairment
deviates from the average or the norm of the culture
Atypical or Not Culturally Expected
scientific study of
psychological disorders
Psychopathology
received Ph.D. and follow a course of graduate-level study lasting approx. 5 years
Clinical/Counseling Psychologist
focus on clinical training and de-
emphasize or eliminates research training
Psy.D.
integrate clinical and research training
Ph.D.
first earn an M.D. in med school,
then specialize in Psychiatry
Psychiatrists
earns master’s in social work as they develop expertise in collecting information relevant to the social and family situation of the individual
Psychiatric Social Workers
they may keep up with the latest scientific developments in their field and utilize the knowledge in their practice
Scientist-Practitioners
traditional shorthand way of indicating why the person came to the clinic
Presenting Problem or Present
represents the unique combination of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that make up a specific disorder
Clinical Description
refers both to the types of
problems or disorders that you would find in a clinic or hospital and to the activities
connected with assessment and treatment
Clinical
How many people in the population as a who have/had the disorder?
Prevalence
how many new cases occurring
during a given period
Incidence
individual pattern of symptoms
Course