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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, also known as mental disorders or mental illness, are conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that significantly impair a person's functioning and well-being. Unlike physical illnesses with clear medical markers, psychological disorders exist o

Key Concepts

Behavior that deviates from social norms

Behavior that deviates from social norms and significantly impairs an individual's functioning. The Four Ds framework defines abnormality as: Deviant

Explains abnormal behavior through physical

Explains abnormal behavior through physical and physiological factors including faulty genes, neurotransmitter imbalances (such as low GABA in anxiety

Includes multiple psychological theories explaining abnor...

Includes multiple psychological theories explaining abnormality: (1) Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic view—unconscious conflicts and repressed desires cau

Emphasizes that psychological disorders develop due

Emphasizes that psychological disorders develop due to adverse social factors rather than internal deficits. Poverty, unemployment, inadequate educati

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is the widely used classification system created by the American Psychiatric Associ

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of abnormality and the criteria used to define psychological disorders
  • Learn about biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives on the causes of abnormal behavior
  • Become familiar with the DSM-IV classification system and its importance in diagnosing mental disorders
  • Identify characteristics, symptoms, and causes of major anxiety disorders including GAD, phobias, and OCD
  • Understand mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, including their clinical features and causal factors

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