Lecture 1- Psychopathology Flashcards
(11 cards)
Is mental illness more likely to lead to violent crime?
No, mental illness is no more likely to commit violent crimes than others.
Individuals with mental illness are more likely to be victims of violent crime.
What is the availability heuristic?
Information bias that is readily available as it is top of mind from recent memory.
Examples include information from class, television, or news.
What are the three issues in psychopathology?
- Cultural and historical variation context
- Statistical infrequency
- Harmful dysfunction
What does cultural and historical variation context define?
It defines normal vs abnormal behavior.
This context varies across different cultures and historical periods.
Why is statistical infrequency not a good gauge of health?
It may recognize patterns that aren’t a problem, like male pattern baldness.
The bigger question is whether it’s a problem.
What does harmful dysfunction refer to in psychopathology?
It refers to whether a characteristic gets in the way of the person living their life.
What 6 issues are addressed in developmental context?
- Pathological behavior extent
- Continuity vs. discontinuity
- Developmental trajectory
- Multiple pathways to psychopathology (too many variables)
- Multiple outcomes for those at risk
- Interaction between biology and environment
What is meant by developmental trajectory?
The developmental path you’re on, which can change if caught early enough.
What are some risk factors for psychopathology?
- Abuse
- Neglect
- Addiction
- Verbal invalidation
- Race discrimination
- Low IQ
- Malnutrition
What does resilience refer to in the context of psychopathology?
The ability to cope and adapt, often supported by good social support.
What is the interaction that occurs in psychopathology?
There is an interaction between temperament (biological factors) and environment.
