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Abnormal Behavior or Psychological Disorders Content as per College Board Abnormal Behavior 7-9 % How people treat mental illnesses http://www.buzzfeed.com/kirstenking/have-you- tried-herbaltea?utm_term=.xrJrXD6k1Q#.naEAgDk93L What is Normal? what you would call “normal”? Not who, what is normal? What characteristics make a person have “well-being” Well being****As defined by Carol Ryff Environmental Mastery: You feel competent in managing everyday life and can take advantage of new opportunities. You can organize your life, work and home situations to match your needs and values. Personal Growth: You see yourself as growing and improving over time and feel you’re realizing your potential. You’re open to new experiences and feel that you’re continually developing as you respond to them. Purpose in Life: You have goals for your life and a sense of direction in working toward them. You have beliefs that support a sense of purpose in your own life and life generally. Autonomy: You’re independent and self-motivated. You decide what you want according to your own standards rather than by reacting to social pressure. Self-acceptance: You feel good about who you are and accepting of both strengths and weaknesses. You feel positive about your life thus far. Positive relationships: You’re able to form warm and trusting relationships, and you’re capable of empathy, affection and intimacy. You understand the give and take of human relationships. What is a disorder? American Psychiatric Association A psychological disorder can be defined as a pattern of behaviors or psychological symptoms that cause significant personal distress and/or impairs the ability to function in one or more important areas of life. The DSM-V Published by the American Psychiatric Association Widely used diagnostic system Provides a set of criteria to make assessments See page 598 in your textbook! For DSM-IV http://www.macmillanhig hered.com/Catalog/upload edFiles/DSM5myersAP1e. pdf Crash Course Video: Intro to Psych Disorders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuhJ-GkRRQc
