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Psychological Disorders

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Psychology

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1. Concepts of Abnormality

  • Abnormal behaviour is usually identified through the four Ds: deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.
  • Deviation from social norms is one way to judge abnormal behaviour.
  • Maladaptive behaviour is another important criterion; behaviour is abnormal if it interferes with well-being and growth.
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2. Historical Background

  • Three historical perspectives on abnormal behaviour are supernatural, biological or organic, and psychological.
  • Supernatural explanations linked abnormal behaviour to evil spirits, magic, and exorcism.
  • Biological explanations connected disorders with brain and body processes.
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3. Classification of Psychological Disorders

  • Classification helps psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers communicate clearly.
  • The American Psychiatric Association publishes the DSM-5.
  • DSM-5 presents discrete clinical criteria for disorders.
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4. Factors Underlying Abnormal Behaviour

  • Biological factors include faulty genes, endocrine imbalances, malnutrition, injuries, and other conditions.
  • Anxiety disorders are linked to low activity of GABA.
  • Schizophrenia is linked to excess activity of dopamine.

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