Psychological Disorders — Chapter Summary
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Summary of Psychological Disorders for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology. Psychological disorders are patterns of thoughts, emotions.
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Overview
Psychological disorders are patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that significantly affect a person's daily life and well-being. These disorders are not simply unusual behaviors but involve distress, impaired functioning, and often a departure from societal norms. Understanding psychologica
Key Concepts
Abnormality is identified using several criteria
Abnormality is identified using several criteria: subjective distress, impaired functioning, statistical rarity, violation of social norms, social dis
The two main systems used
The two main systems used to classify psychological disorders are the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and the ICD-10 (In
Psychological disorders arise from a combination
Psychological disorders arise from a combination of biological factors (like genetics and brain chemistry), psychological factors (such as trauma or n
Major types include anxiety disorders (like
Major types include anxiety disorders (like GAD and phobias), mood disorders (like depression and bipolar disorder), schizophrenia, personality disord
Treatment often combines medication
Treatment often combines medication, psychotherapy (like CBT), lifestyle changes, and social support. The goal is to reduce symptoms and improve daily
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of abnormality and its criteria
- Learn the major classification systems for psychological disorders
- Identify the biological, psychological, and environmental causes of mental disorders
- Study the main types of psychological disorders such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenia, personality, and substance use disorders
- Explore the treatment and management strategies for psychological disorders
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