8.1 Flashcards
How does the APA classify a psychological disorder?
Any condition characterized by cognitive and emotional disturbances, abnormal behaviors, impaired functioning, or any combination of these
What is the purpose of the DSM5?
To provide diagnostic criteria to help psychiatrists and psychologists make a diagnosis
Explain how the DSM helps make diagnoses more reliable
It provides a standard to make sure that everyone is basing their decisions off the same common understanding of different disorders
In the past, how were psychological disorders viewed?
People often believed that individuals were being influenced or corrupted by demonic forces
What does the International Classification of Diseases do?
It, along with the DSM 5,makes it easier for people to correctly diagnose psychological disorders around the world
Insanity Defense
When an individual claims they are not responsible for certain actions because of their mental state
M’Naghten Rule
Seeks to understand if an individual is able to determine right from wrong. Focuses on the cognitive or moral incapacity of an individual
American Law Institute Test
Focuses on the moral in capacity and volition of an individual.
Explain why it is very difficult to use an insanity defense
An individual has to clearly show they were cognitively or morally incapacitated. There are very few situations in which a psychological disorder would do this
