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Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy

ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology

Summary of Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy for ICSE Class 12 Psychology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Psychological disorders are conditions marked by abnormal thoughts, behaviours, and feelings. Abnormal behaviour is usually seen through the four Ds: deviant, dysfunctional, distressing, and dangerous behaviour. Modern understanding explains abnormal behaviour through biological, psychological, and

Key Concepts

Abnormal behaviour refers to behaviour

Abnormal behaviour refers to behaviour that is unusual, maladaptive, distressing, or harmful. It is often understood through the four Ds: deviant, dys

Abnormal behaviour is explained through biological

Abnormal behaviour is explained through biological or medical, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. The psychological perspective includes

Mental disorders are classified to help

Mental disorders are classified to help diagnosis, communication, research, and treatment planning. ICD-10 and DSM are widely used systems, and DSM-IV

Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear

Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear, worry, and tension. Major examples include generalised anxiety disorder, phobic disorder, obsessive compulsi

GAD involves excessive anxiety and worry

GAD involves excessive anxiety and worry for more than 6 months about many events or activities. It is linked to factors such as GABA activity, brain

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of abnormal behaviour and the four Ds
  • Identify major modern perspectives of abnormal behaviour
  • Recognise common mental disorder classifications used in DSM-IV and ICD-10
  • Explain the main features and causes of anxiety disorders
  • Describe mood disorders such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder

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What are the important topics in Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy for ICSE Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy include Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy - Concept Overview, Psychological Disorders Classification Overview, Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy — Chapter Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy — ICSE Class 12 Psychology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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