Overview & Goals for Ch. 15: Psych Disorders
Overview of Ch 15: Psychological Disorders
A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Psychopathology is the study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, etiology (i.e., their causes), and treatment. Although consensus can be difficult, it is extremely important for mental health professionals to agree on what kinds of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are truly abnormal in the sense that they genuinely indicate the presence of psychopathology. By reading Ch 15, you will gain a better understanding of the various psychological disorders and their related causes and treatment.
After successfully completing this learning module, students will be able to:
Identify the formal criteria that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors must meet to be considered abnormal and, thus, symptomatic of a psychological disorder, using the DSM-5, 5th ed. as a classification system.
Understand the cultural context of disorders, especially when relying on the DSM-5 as a classification system.
Describe modern biological and psychological perspectives on the origin of psychological disorders.
Identify which disorders generally show the highest degree of heritability.
List and describe the major disorders, including their main psychological and biological features and prevalence.
Identify the risk factors for suicide.
To meet the learning outcomes in this module, students are expected to complete the following:
"Overview & Goals for Ch. 15" by Pam Costa and Steffi Schrepfer, Tacoma Community College Links to an external site., is licensed under CC BY SA 4.0 Links to an external site.