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UNIT XII: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
STUDY OUTLINE
MODULE 65: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCH DISORDERS
Define psychological disorder and explain what has to be present for a behavior to be
considered a part of a disorder.
ADHD:
Briefly describe the controversy over ADHD giving evidence for each side of the
argument. (Thinking Critically About section)
MEDICAL & BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODELS:
Explain the importance of Philippe Pinel and his contribution to psychology.
How does the Medical Model view mental illness?
Explain the Biopsychosocial Approach to mental illness.
DIAGNOSIS & LABELING:
What is the DSM-5 and why is diagnostic classification of disorders important to
psychology?
Describe David Rosenhan’s study of “Being Sane in Insane Places” and explain how it
demonstrates the danger of using labels to classify disorders.
How does the media typically portray people with mental illness and how does this
compare to reality?
If someone is found to be “not guilty by reason of insanity,” what is the typical outcome
for these individuals? (Thinking Critically About section)
RATES & RISK FACTORS OF DISORDERS:
What is the immigrant paradox in America?
What is the most common predictor of mental disorders and when are they most likely
to occur?
MODULE 66: ANXIETY DISORDERS, OCD & PTSD
Anxiety Disorders –
Define define & give the major symptoms of each:
Panic Disorder –
Phobias –
Social Anxiety Disorder –
Agoraphobia –
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder –
Define Obsession & give some common types:
Define Compulsion & give some common types:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder –
What are some possible biological causes of PTSD?
What is meant by the term, Survivor Resiliency?
What is meant by the term, Posttraumatic Growth?
UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY DISORDERS: How do each of the following perspectives explain the
development of anxiety disorders?
Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Observational Learning Cognition Natural Selection/Evolution –
Genes –
Parts of the Brain -
MODULE 67: MOOD DISORDERS
Mood Disorders –
DEPRESSION:
What is the number-one reason people seek mental health services?
Who is affected more by depression? Men or Women
How could depression actual contribute to our survival?
What are the major symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder?
BIPOLAR DISORDER:
Mania (define and give some common symptoms) –
Bipolar Disorder –
What kinds of people tend to be more susceptible to bipolar disorder?
UNDERSTANDING MOOD DISORDERS:
Briefly list the facts that any theory of depression would have to be able to explain.
What is the evidence for genetics contributing as a cause of mood disorders?
Close-Up: Suicide & Self-Injury:
When is the risk for suicide most prevalent for people suffering from
depression?
What are the 2 fundamental needs that are believed to be missing in those
that consider suicide?
What are the reasons people hurting themselves through self-injury?
What areas of the brain & neurotransmitters most associated with depression?
Explain how the following factors contribute to the Social-Cognitive Perspective’s
explanation of depression?
Beliefs Learned Helplessness –
Rumination –
Explanatory Style –
What is meant when we say a depressed person views the bad events as stable,
global & internal?
Explain how depression can be viewed as an ever repeating cycle.
MODULE 68: SCHIZOPHRENIA
Schizophrenia – Define, explain what the word means –
Psychosis –
SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Explain the difference between Delusions & Hallucinations and give examples of each.
Define Word Salad –
How are emotions of schizophrenics different?
Flat Affect Catatonia –
What percent of schizophrenics will improve with a supportive environment and proper
medication?
ONSET & DEVELOPMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA:
When does schizophrenia develop and how many people does it afflict worldwide?
Explain the difference and give some examples of positive & negative symptoms.
Explain the difference between chronic and acute schizophrenia.
UNDERSTANDING SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Explain what research has shown about each of the following possible causes of schizophrenia:
Dopamine –
Brain Activity –
Brain Anatomy –
Maternal Virus During Midpregnancy –
Genetic Factors –
What are the early warning signs for schizophrenia?
MODULE 69: OTHER DISORDERS
SOMATIC SYMPTOM & RELATED DISORDERS: Define and give the symptoms of the following:
Somatic Symptom Disorder –
How does culture influence this?
Conversion Disorder –
Illness Anxiety Disorder –
DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS: Define and give the symptoms of the following:
Dissociative Disorder –
What is meant when we say a person “dissociates”?
Dissociative Identity Disorder –
What are the arguments for and against dissociative identity disorder being a
genuine disorder?
EATING DISORDERS:
Anorexia Nervosa –
Bulimia Nervosa –
Binge-Eating Disorder –
How do the following factors play a role in the development of eating disorders:
family environment personal characteristics biological and genetic factors culture –
PERSONALITY DISORDERS:
Personality Disorder –
What are the 3 clusters or categories of personality disorders?
Describe the characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder.
What do twin & adoptive studies reveal about antisocial personality disorder?
How are the autonomic nervous systems different in people with antisocial personality
disorder?
What part of the brain appears to be different and how is it different?
Which two factors seem to combine to predict antisocial behavior problems?