Psychology XII – Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy Typed Notes

Topics Covered:

• What is Abnormal Psychology?
• 4 D’s of Abnormality
• Other views of Abnormality|Statistical, Biological, Psychological, Cognitive and Socio-Cultural
• Classification of Mental Disorders| DSM – IV

• Anxiety Disorders|Generalised Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder| Causes of Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders|Depression, Bipolar Disorder| Causes of Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders|Anti-Social Disorder, Histrionic Disorder, Avoidant-Personality Disorder, Passive Aggressive Personality Disorder|Characteristics, Causes and Treatment
• Behavioural & Developmental Disorders|Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder|Causes, Treatment/Management
• Schizophrenia|Types – Catatonic, Paranoid|Positive and Negative Symptoms

• Psychotherapy|Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Behaviour Therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation