Lecture 1

Question 1

What is abnormal psychology

Answer 1

scientific study of psychological disorders / Mental disorders / Abnormal behaviour

Question 2

What is DSM

Answer 2

• contains descriptions of symptom clusters
• clinically sig. behavioural or psychological syndrome or pattern
• need to be considered a manifestation of a behavioural, psychological, or biological dysfunction in person

Question 3

Prevalence of mental disorder

Answer 3

lifetime prevalence of any mental disorder: 32-48%

Question 4

DSM-5 Major Depression

Answer 4

- single or recurrent depressive episode 
MD episode:
- depressive mood (nearly everyday)
- little interest 
- gain and loss in weight 
- insomnia, hypersomnia nearly everyday 
- fatigue / loss of energy nearly everyday 
- guilt, worthlessness
- concentration decreases 
- thinking about death, suicide
- 5 or more needed (in 2 week period)