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Psychopathology

TermDefinition
Abnormal Behavior Atypical unusual; Behavior that is unusual
Diagnosis Distinguishing one mental illness from other people
Prevalence The statistical concept of how common a disorder is within a specific population during a given time frame
Etiology Study of the causes and origins of psychological disorders.
Nearly half of all Americans will meet criteria for mental illness at some point in their lifetime 47.4%
Percentage of adults knowing someone with a disorder 59%
Demonological Method Belief that is being caused by demons
Theory of Cure for Demonological method Exorcisms
Medical Model Idea that something is going on in the brain that is causing behavior
Theory of Cure for Medical Model Medication, surgery, biological therapies
Psychodynamic Model Rooted in the work of Sigmund Freud; Something stuck in childhood and attributes to uncover unconscious conflicts that influence current psychological symptons
Theory of Cure for Psychodynamic Model Psychotherapy
Behavioral Model Something going wrong with discipline reinforcement (faulty learning)
Theory of Cure for Behavioral Model Unlearning/Breaking association
Cognitive Model Problematic patterns of thinking (faulty thinking)
Theory of Cure for Cognitive Model Talk Therapy (CBT)
Humanistic Model Did not receive unconditional positive regard and has developed incongruence
Theory of Cure for Humanistic Model The therapist offers genuine acceptance and non-judgmental support to the client
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