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Section 1: Normal Versus Abnormal: Making the Distinction 1. Proponents of each perspective on the topic of shoplifting: Medical--might view shoplifting as arising from organic, physiological conditions. Psychoanalytic--would view shoplifting as a conflict in the unconscious and the adequacy of ego development. Cognitive--would focus on the irrational conscious thoughts that preceded the shoplifting. Humanistic--would suggest that the individual take control and responsibility for the shoplifting. Sociocultural--shoplifting was the result of sociocultural forces such as income or a broken home. Section 2: Major Disorders 3. Cultural factors that contribute to the rate of anxiety disorders:
Perspectives on psychological disorders best explain cultural contributions to anxiety. The behavioral perspective emphasizes environmental factors. These therapists consider anxiety a learned response to stress. The cognitive perspective focuses on peoples' maladaptive thoughts about the world. Section 3: Mood Disorders 6. People who have personality disorders have maladaptive personality traits that do not permit them to function appropriately as members of society. They have no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others. They are manipulative and deceptive; lack guilt or anxiety over wrong-doing; and are often impulsively distrustful and controlling; demanding, eccentric, obnoxious, or difficult. |