Bernstein et al., Psychology, 6/e Learning Objectives

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Psychology, Sixth Edition
Douglas A. Bernstein - University of South Florida and University of Southampton
Louis A. Penner - University of South Florida
Alison Clarke-Stewart - University of California, Irvine
Edward J. Roy - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Learning Objectives
Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

Define psychopathology. Explain why psychopathology is a social as well as a personal matter. (see introductory section)
Describe the three criteria for abnormality. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using each criterion. Describe the practical approach and impaired functioning. (see What Is Abnormal?)
Describe the following three explanations for psychological disorders: neurobiological model, psychological model, and the sociocultural model. Give an example of how each model would explain psychological disorders. Explain how each of these models fits into the biopsychosocial model. (see Explaining Psychological Disorders)
Define diathesis-stress model and explain how it integrates elements of the four other explanations for psychological disorders. (see Diathesis-Stress as an Integrative Explanation)
Describe the contents of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). List the five axes used in diagnosis based on DSM-IV. (see Classifying Psychological Disorders)
Explain why accurate and reliable diagnosis is important. Define interrater reliability, and discuss its relationship to diagnosis. Discuss the research on the potential for psychological diagnoses to be biased. (see Purposes and Problems of Diagnosis; see also Thinking Critically: Is Psychological Diagnosis Biased?)
Define anxiety disorder. Specify what disorders are classified as anxiety disorders. (see Anxiety Disorders)
Define phobia, and give a brief description of specific phobia, social phobia, and agoraphobia. (see Phobia)
Define generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Explain the difference between obsessions and compulsions. (see Generalized Anxiety Disorder; see also Panic Disorder; see Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
State the causes, according to the various theoretical models, of anxiety disorders. (see Causes of Anxiety Disorders)
Discuss how we are biologically prepared to learn certain phobias. (see Linkages: Anxiety Disorders and Learning)
Define somatoform disorder. Give a brief description of conversion disorder, hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and pain disorder. (see Somatoform Disorders)
State the causes, according to various theoretical models, of somatoform disorders. (see Somatoform Disorders)
Define dissociative disorder. Compare and contrast dissociative fugue and dissociative amnesia. Describe dissociative identity disorder. (see Dissociative Disorders)
State the causes, according to the various theoretical models, of dissociative disorders. (see Dissociative Disorders)
Define mood disorders. Give a brief description of major depressive disorder, delusions, dysthymic disorder, bipolar I disorder, mania, and cyclothymic disorder. (see Mood Disorders)
Describe the relationship between depression and suicide. List the general guidelines for determining if a person might commit suicide. (see Suicide and Depression)
State the biological and psychological causes, according to various theoretical models, of mood disorders. Describe how learned helplessness and attributional style may contribute to depression. (see Causes of Mood Disorders)
Define schizophrenia. Describe the disorganized thought and language characteristic of schizophrenia. Give examples of neologisms, loose associations, clang associations, and word salad. (see Schizophrenia)
Describe ideas of reference, thought broadcasting, thought blocking, thought withdrawal, thought insertions, and hallucinations. (see Symptoms of Schizophrenia)
Name the five subtypes of schizophrenia. Describe the positive symptoms and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. (see Categorizing Schizophrenia)
State the possible causes of schizophrenia, according to various theoretical models. (see Causes of Schizophrenia)
Define personality disorder. Give a brief description of schizotypal, avoidant, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders. (see Personality Disorders)
Describe the research on links between childhood abuse and antisocial personality disorder. (see Focus on Research Methods: Exploring Links Between Child Abuse and Antisocial Personality Disorder)
Describe the differences between externalizing and internalizing disorders of childhood. Define conduct disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and autistic spectrum disorders. (see Psychological Disorders of Childhood)
Define substance-related disorder and addiction. (see Substance-Related Disorders)
Describe the problems associated with and the theoretical explanations for the development of alcoholism and heroin and cocaine dependence. (see Substance-Related Disorders)
Discuss the laws designed to protect the rights of people with severe psychological disorders who are accused of a crime. (see Mental Illness and the Law)
Describe the legal reform procedures regarding mental illness. (see Mental Illness and the Law)





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