Exploring Psychological Perspectives on Disorders

The video reviews Unit 8, Topic 2 of AP Psychology, focusing on psychological perspectives and etiology of disorders. It covers various theoretical approaches, including evolutionary, cognitive, sociocultural, humanist, behavioral, psychodynamic, biological, and biopsychosocial. The video also discusses the challenges of diagnosing psychological disorders, highlighting Rosenhan's study on the accuracy of diagnoses. The importance of correct diagnosis and the impact of labels on individuals are emphasized. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and explore additional resources.

What is the primary focus of the DSM-5 in psychology?

• To categorize and define psychological disorders

• To outline legal standards for psychological practices

• To provide a list of medications for mental health treatment

• To offer guidance on psychotherapy techniques

How does the evolutionary approach explain abnormal behaviors?

• Through the influence of societal norms

• As traits passed down from previous generations

• Through learned behaviors from the environment

• As a result of genetic mutations

What does the cognitive approach attribute psychological disorders to?

• Unconscious conflicts

• Genetic predispositions

• Dysfunctional thoughts or beliefs

• Cultural influences

According to the humanist approach, what increases the risk for psychological disorders?

• Reinforcement of abnormal behaviors

• Incongruent self-concept

• Chemical imbalances in the brain

• Repressed unconscious thoughts

What is a key aspect of the behavioral approach to psychological disorders?

• They result from cognitive distortions

• They are learned and maintained through conditioning

• They are inherited

• They are influenced by societal status

What does the psychodynamic approach focus on as the cause of psychological disorders?

• Learned behaviors

• Societal pressures

• Repressed unconscious thoughts

• Biological factors

What does the biopsychosocial approach consider when examining psychological disorders?

• A combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

• Only biological factors

• Only psychological factors

• Only sociocultural factors

What is the medical model's view on mental illness?

• It is primarily influenced by social factors

• It can be diagnosed, treated, and potentially cured

• It is a result of behavioral conditioning

• It cannot be effectively treated

What was the outcome of David Rosenhan's study on psychiatric diagnoses?

• Participants were misdiagnosed with various disorders

• The study was inconclusive

• Participants were correctly identified as pretending

• Diagnoses were highly accurate

Why is it important to support individuals diagnosed with mental disorders?

• To prevent the development of new disorders

• To ensure accurate future diagnoses

• To promote rapid recovery

• To avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes