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Psychological Disorders

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Psychology

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Concepts of Abnormality and Psychological Disorders

  • The 'Four Ds' of abnormality: Deviance (different, extreme, unusual), Distress (unpleasant, upsetting), Dysfunction (interferes with daily activities), Danger (to self or others)
  • Two main approaches to defining abnormality: deviation from social norms vs. maladaptive behavior
  • Social norms approach: behavior is abnormal if it breaks societal rules and expectations
2

Classification of Psychological Disorders

  • DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition) - American classification system
  • ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) - WHO classification used in India
  • Classifications help in communication, understanding causes, and treatment planning
3

Factors Underlying Abnormal Behavior

  • Biological factors: genetics, neurotransmitter imbalances, brain structure abnormalities
  • Key neurotransmitters: GABA (anxiety), dopamine (schizophrenia), serotonin (depression)
  • Psychological factors: early childhood experiences, faulty learning, cognitive distortions
4

Anxiety Disorders

  • Most common category of psychological disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder: prolonged, vague, intense fears without specific object
  • Panic Disorder: recurrent panic attacks with intense terror and physical symptoms

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