Psychological Disorders and Perspectives

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Psychological Disorder

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A syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior.

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Dysfunctional

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Interfering with the ability to conduct daily activities in a constructive way.

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Distressful

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The person and others feel pain and discomfort associated with his or her emotions, thoughts, or behaviors.

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Deviant

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Goes against the norm of behavior (may be abnormal in one culture, but normal in another).

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Diagnosing Psychological Disorders

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Involves a systematic assessment of symptoms, including their duration, intensity, and impact on functioning.

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Positive consequences of diagnosis

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Access to appropriate treatment and support.

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Negative consequences of diagnosis

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Potential for stigma and discrimination.

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DSM

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The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, "V" = fifth edition; a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders.

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ICD

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International Classification of Mental Disorders is a system used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify both physical and mental diseases.

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Eclectic Approach

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An approach to psychotherapy that uses techniques from various forms of therapy.