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Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy

ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology

Complete topic list for Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy in ICSE Class 12 Psychology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy

1

Meaning of Abnormal Behaviour

  • Abnormal behaviour is understood through the four Ds: deviant, dysfunctional, distressing, and dangerous.
  • Deviant behaviour differs from social norms and rules.
  • Dysfunctional behaviour interferes with daily functioning.
2

Modern Perspectives of Abnormal Behaviour

  • Biological or medical perspective explains abnormality through faulty genes, physical illness, brain malfunction, neurotransmitter imbalance, and hormonal imbalance.
  • Low levels of activity of neurotransmitter GABA may lead to anxiety disorders.
  • Psychological perspective includes psychoanalytic, behavioural, humanistic, and cognitive approaches.
3

Classification of Mental Disorders

  • Mental disorder classification helps in diagnosis, communication, research, record keeping, and insurance-related decisions.
  • ICD-10 is produced by WHO.
  • DSM is produced by APA.
4

Anxiety Disorders

  • Anxiety is a feeling of fear and apprehension about possible danger.
  • Mild anxiety can be adaptive, but chronic and severe anxiety is maladaptive.
  • Anxiety disorders include GAD, phobic disorders, OCD, panic disorder, and related conditions.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Psychological disorders are abnormal thoughts, behaviours, and feelings that cause distress or impairment, and psychotherapy helps in understanding, changing, and managing them.

AbnormalityModern perspectives of abnormal behaviourClassification of mental disordersAnxiety disordersMood disordersPersonality disordersBehavioural and developmental disordersSchizophrenia

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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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