Abnormal Psychology (2) 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyAbnormal Psychology: classificationUniversityAll boards Created by: hayleygainsCreated on: 01-05-15 17:04 What is Aetiology? the cause of a disease 1 of 33 What is a common prognosis? the likely course of a medical condition 2 of 33 What factors are considered in an integrated approach? Biological, psychological and environmental 3 of 33 Which model did Zubin and Spring 1977 propose? The Diathesis-stress model 4 of 33 What is a diathesis? A predisposition/vulnerability towards developing a disorder 5 of 33 What is needed to trigger a diathesis? stressful conditions 6 of 33 What is the HPA? the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis 7 of 33 How does early trauma affect the HPA? It results in elevated activity in the HPA when exposed to stressors 8 of 33 What is a syndrome? A cluster of symptoms 9 of 33 Who publishes the DSM and where is it used? the APA, used in the US 10 of 33 Who published the ICD and where is it used? the WHO, used in the EU 11 of 33 What are the benefits of classifying mental disorders? allows us to structure info, research, compare cultures and develop treatment 12 of 33 What are the disadvantages of classifying mental disorders? loss of idiosyncratic info, stigma, self concept is affected 13 of 33 What is Psychosis? (old category) serious distortions of perception that weaken a person's grasp on reality 14 of 33 What is neurosis? (old category) When a person is still in touch with reality 15 of 33 In the DSM, what three key elements are needed for symptoms to qualify as a potential mental disorder? disturbances in thoughts, behaviours or emotions; significant personal distress or impairment; they stem from an internal dysfunction 16 of 33 What is Axis I ? Displays one or more primary disorder 17 of 33 What is Axis II ? Mental Retardation/personality disorders 18 of 33 What is Axis III ? General Medical Condition 19 of 33 What is Axis IV ? Psychosocial, environmental problems 20 of 33 What is Axis V? Global assessment of functioning (1-100) 21 of 33 What is a reliable diagnosis? When different clinicians give the same diagnoses 22 of 33 What is a valid diagnosis? one that is accurate and reflects the individuals symptoms 23 of 33 How many personality disorders are there in the new DSM V? 6 instead of 10 24 of 33 What three new categories have been added to the DSM V? mixed anxiety/depression, binge eating disorder, autism spectrum disorder 25 of 33 What is the only identical disorder in both the DSM V and ICD 10? Transient tic disorder 26 of 33 What percentage of people would not seek counselling for fear of being labelled mentally ill? 33% 27 of 33 What % of people would hesitate to see a psychotherapist if a diagnosis were required? 51% 28 of 33 What % of people would not tell their employer that they were seeking mental health treatment? 67% 29 of 33 What percentage of people would be reluctant to seek treatment because of confidential concerns? 37% 30 of 33 What % of people believe they would be able to handle psychological problems on their own? 41% 31 of 33 What is prevalence? number of active cases in a population at a given point in time 32 of 33 What is incidence? Number of new cases that occur over a given period of time 33 of 33
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