Myers’ Psychology for AP* David G. Myers PowerPoint Presentation Slides by Kent Korek Germantown High School Worth Publishers, © 2010 *AP is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology Unit Overview • Perspectives on Psychological Disorders • Anxiety Disorders • Somatoform Disorders • Dissociative Disorders • Mood Disorders • Schizophrenia • Personality Disorders • Rates of Disorder Click on the any of the above hyperlinks to go to that section in the presentation. Introduction • How should we define psychological disorders? • How should we understand disorders? • How should we classify psychological disorders? Perspectives on Psychological Disorders Defining Psychological Disorders • Psychological disorders –Deviant behavior –Distressful behavior –Harmful dysfunctional behavior • Definition varies by context/culture • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Understanding Psychological Disorders The Medical Model • Philippe Pinel • Medical model –Mental illness (psychopathology) Understanding Psychological Disorders The Biopsychosocial Approach • Interaction of nature and nurture • Influence of culture on disorders Classifying Psychological Disorders • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) –DSM-IV-TR –DSM-5 • International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) • Criticisms of the DSM Classifying Psychological Disorders