Psychopathology Flashcards
Definitions of abnormality
deviation from social norms
failure to function adequately
deviation from ideal mental health
Deviation of social norms
Deviating from what is accepted around you
Culture bound
Not all differences are bad
Failure to function adequately
Can’t keep up with demands of society
sets a threshold to seek help
easy to label
Deviation from ideal mental health
Don’t meet criteria for good mental health
Offers comprehensive definition
Culture bound
Criteria for good mental health
Self actualisation
Positive view of self
Autonomy
Good self esteem
Accurate view of reality
Environmental adaptability
Resistance to stress
Behavioural characteristics for Phobia
Panic
Avoidance
Endurance
Emotional characteristics for phobias
Anxiety
Fear
Cognitive characteristics for phobias
irrational beliefs
cognitive distortions
selective attention
Systematic desensitisation
Build up a hierarchy
Relax
Exposure
Flooding
Traumatic exposure to phobia
Behavioural character of depression
Low activity level
disrupted sleep/ eating
aggression and self harm
Emotional characteristics of depression
low mood
anger
lowe self esteem
Cognitive characteristics of depression
port concentration
dwelling on negative
absolutist thinkinb
Treatment for depression
CBT- behavioural activation
REBT - talking
rational emotional behavioural therapy
Ellis ABC model
Activation event causes
Belief spiral causes
Consequences