Unit 8 Flashcards
Causes of Disorder (Psychoanalytic)
Negative, early childhood experiences or a conflict between the superego and id.
Causes of Disorder (Humanistic)
Low self-esteem or negative self-regard.
Causes of Disorder (Cognitive)
Maladaptive thought processes.
Causes of Disorder (Behavioral)
Reinforcement of depressive behavior.
Causes of Disorder (Biological)
Neurons or neurotransmitters.
Causes of Disorder (Socio-Cultural)
Cultural and environmental influences.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
The American Psychiatric Association’s handbook for the identification and classification of behavioral disorders.
DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSES OF THE VARIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS