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Psychological Disorders — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Psychological Disorders revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Understanding Abnormality
- Abnormality is not a single trait but a combination of characteristics that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- There is no single agreed-upon definition of abnormality, but several criteria help identify it.
- The seven key characteristics of abnormality are subjective distress, maladaptive behavior, statistical deviancy, violation of social norms, social discomfort, irrationality, and dangerousness.
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Causes of Psychological Disorders
- Psychological disorders arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
- No single cause explains all disorders — it is usually an interaction of multiple factors.
- Biological factors include genetics, brain chemistry, and hormonal imbalances.
3
Classification of Psychological Disorders
- Two main systems classify mental disorders: DSM-5 and ICD.
- DSM-5 is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is widely used in clinical settings.
- ICD is published by the World Health Organization and includes both physical and mental health conditions.
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Types of Psychological Disorders
- Main types include Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.
- Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life.
- Mood disorders involve extreme emotional states like depression or mania.
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Abnormality is identified using several criteriaThe two main systems usedPsychological disorders arise from a combinationMajor types include anxiety disorders (likeTreatment often combines medication
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What are the important topics in Psychological Disorders for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Psychological Disorders include Understanding Abnormality, Causes of Psychological Disorders, Classification of Psychological Disorders, Types of Psychological Disorders. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Psychological Disorders for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Psychological Disorders. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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