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PSYCHOLOGY Barbara 3: Classifying Mental Disorders (Video + Overview)

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Classification of Mental Disorders Video

Source: Barbara Ludins, Author

Notes on "Classifying Mental Disorders"

 

Overview

(00:00-02:47) What is Normal?

(02:48-03:25) Maladaptive Behavior

(03:25-06:09) Classification Systems

(06:10-07:50) 5 Axis System

(07:51-08:00) Recap

 

Terms to Know

Standard Deviation

Statistical term that tells us how tightly data is grouped around its mean.

Mean

Average

Maladaptive Behavior

Behavior that makes it more difficult to meet the demands of everyday life.

Co-morbid

Occurring at the same time, more than one diagnosis

Source: Barbara Ludins, Author