New Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

47 Pages·2013·7.65 MB·English

by  Tom Mattingly

Introduction
to
Abnormal Psych
Mr. Mattingly
Abnormal Psychology
Quiz Time: Psych Intro Concepts
Thoughts: Normal or Abnormal?
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A man kissing another man.
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A woman slapping a child.
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A man driving a nail through his hand on purpose.
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A woman refusing to eat for several days.
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A man barking like a dog while crawling on the floor.
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A woman building a shrine to her husband in the
corner of the living room and leaving food and gifts at
the alter.
What is abnormality?
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Normal = conforming to a standard
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Usual, Typical or Expected Behavior
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Is every every strange behavior abnormal?
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Context = circumstances surrounding a behavior
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Influences are viewpoint of abnormal
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Viewpoints: Objective (impartial) vs. Subjective (personal)
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Abnormality = behaviors causing stress or dysfunction
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Psychopathology = study of people who suffer from mental,
emotional or physical pain as result of a psychological disorder
Movie Clip: Super Size Me
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Does his behavior classify as abnormal behavior?
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What about the behavior of most Americans?
5 Abnormality Standards: CRUDMIM
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Cultural Relativism = no universal rules of abnormality
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Different definitions for different cultures
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Dangers: Nazi Germany and Jews
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Unusualness = rare behaviors are abnormal
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2 Problems: How rare is rare? / Positive behaviors be abnormal?
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Discomfort = suffers discomfort and wishes to rid the behavior
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Homosexuality removed from the APA’s Disorders List (1973)
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Problem: Aware of the problems it creates for themselves or others?
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Mental Illness = clear / identifiable disease causing a harmful disorder
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Examples: Alcoholism, Anorexia or Shizophrenia
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Problem: Is there a clear test?
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Maladaptiveness = suffer distress and prevents them from functioning
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Widespread support from mental health professionals
Maladaptive: Stress and Dysfunction
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3 Ds of Maladaptiveness:
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Dysfunction
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Distress
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Deviance
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Subjective Problems: How much pain and interference is needed?
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Maladaptive Behavior(MB) is still influenced by culture / gender roles.
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How likely MB will be shown?
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How people express distress?
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Willingness to admit MBs.
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What type of treatment is acceptable?
Keynote: Standards of Abnormality
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Goal: Design a keynote on the Five Standards of Abnormality.
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Hint: CRUDMIM
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Keynote Guidelines:
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Title Slide + 5 Standard Slides = 6 Slides
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Slide Layout:
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Title of the Behavior
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Description of the Behavior
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Facts and Info (2-3)
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Standard Perspective
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Slide and Text Transitions
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Due ____________: 20 Points
Muslims and Eating Behaviors:
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Description of Behavior:
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According to Islamic Faith, Muslims are prescribed to abstain from eating pork.
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Facts / Information:
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Believe food and drink affect health.
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Prohibit pork based on the lifestyle of pigs.
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“A man becomes what they eat.”
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Pigs are lazy and dirty
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Muslims also prohibit the consumption of alcohol.
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Standard of Abnormal Behavior:
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Cultural Relativism (Different Cultures)
Title of Behavior:
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Description of Behavior:
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Facts and Information:
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Standard of Abnormal Behavior:
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