Psychopathology Flashcards
1
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Define Psychopathology
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- Understanding the manifestation of mental disorders
- Study of mental disorders
- This is a multi-disciplinary concept, not just used in psychology
2
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What is the DSM-5?
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (5th edition) by the American Psychiatric Association
3
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What is included in the DSM-5?
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- Neuro-developmental disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
4
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Name two neurodevelopmental disorders
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- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual disability
5
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Types of intellectual disabilities
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- Phenylketonuria
- Tay-Sachs
- Downs Syndrome
- Fragile X
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
6
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Types of psychological disorders
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- Decreases everyday functioning and increases distress*
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Psychotic disorders e.g. schizophrenia
- Eating disorders
- Trauma and stressor-related disorders
7
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Advantages of the DSM-5
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- Useful in clinical settings
- Standardisation for research
- Useful information to offer patients
8
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Disadvantages of the DSM-5
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- Shifts in what is considered psychopathology
- Changes to names of conditions
- Co-morbidity
- Ignores cultural and social factors
9
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What are the theories into the causes of psychopathology
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- Biological
- Psychological
- Developmental
- Environmental
- Behavioural
- Cognitive
- Social and Cultural factors
