Abnormal psychology
To successfully complete this discussion (include at least one scholarly citation for each topic and use the subheadings provided below to organize your work),
Defining abnormal psychology: Based on your required resources, define abnormal psychology (Note: this is different from the Post Your Introduction forum where you defined abnormal “behavior.” Here you are to define abnormal “psychology.”
Three perspectives of abnormality: Interpret why you believe it is important for clinicians to consider the three perspectives of abnormality.
- Briefly summarize each of the three perspectives.
- Explicitly state how each perspective aids clinicians in understanding whether or not their client’s behavior is normal or abnormal.
Views of mental illness: Discuss the historical beliefs about origins of mental illness and how theories throughout time have affected the metamorphosis of abnormal psychology.
Theoretical foundations: Identify and explain at least two of the theoretical perspectives associated with abnormal psychology. These are specific psychological theories/theoretical perspectives on mental illness.
The DSM-5-TR/DSM-5: Discuss your understanding for the use of the DSM-5-TR/DSM-5, and how it has changed the process for diagnosis.
Reflecting on the Szasz (1960) and Ausubel (1961) perspectives: Based on the controversial viewpoints of Szasz (1960) and Ausubel (1961), as well as the other required resource information, evaluate your own beliefs about mental illness. Is it real? Is it common or uncommon? Is creativity supported by behaviors resembling mental illness? Support your viewpoints using citations from both of the assigned articles: Ausubel’s (1961) Personality disorder is disease and Szasz’s The myth of mental illness.
The role of culture in views on mental illness: Elaborate on why culture should be considered, associated with behaviors, and what might be considered normal versus abnormal.
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