Cc Final Abnormal Diagnosis

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Abnormality

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Deviation: from statistical and social norms
Dysfunction: inability to function effectively, dangerous to self and others
Distress: subjective feelings rather than behavior- has to cause distress in someone's life

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Characterizations of ADHD

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1. Inattention
2. Hyperactivity
3. Mixed
DSM requires either inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity
ICD all 3 core sx's must be present

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Characterizations of Schizophrenia

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-delusions, disordered patterns of thought, flat affect, social withdrawal, hallucinations
-mental fx's are disturbed - disruption of the balance of mental functions

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Characterizations Depression

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moods of sadness

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how does culture contribute to MH problems

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1. Culture-specific areas of stress ( family, societal structure, ecological condition )
2. Culture-specific shaping of conduct
3. Culture-specific interpretations of conduct
4. Cultural interpretations are linked to how a culture does interventions
-culture determines the expression of sx’s in universal disorders and brings out differences in culture-specific ones

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Cultural Factors that Contribute to Positive Outcomes in minority Groups

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1. Family ties
2. Ethnic identification
3. Religious participation

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Why don't minorities seek mental health services

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1. Mistrust
2. Racism and discrimination
3. fear of hospitalization

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What can we do to overcome help seeking behaviors

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1. ethnic specific therapists
2. bilingual/cultural staff
3. community outreach and education
4. increasing culturally sensitive treatment facilities

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Indigenous healings

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are therapeutic beliefs and practices rooted within a given culture
-religion spiritual vs. biomedical
-use of family and community vs. individual

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Cultural relativism and universalism

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understanding abnormal behaviors within the cultural text in which they occur
and
manifestations and expressions of abnormal behavior are universal

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Theories of schizophrenia

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-biological factors (dopamine or chemical imbalances)
-family dynamics (hostility to the ill person)
-diathesis stress model

emotion of the families towards clients with the disorder have higher risks of relapse, meaning that family and social interactions could affect the course of the disease

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Course and outcomes of schizophrenia across cultures

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-Rates and patterns are similar
-Industrialized nations
-Course is more chronic
-Gradual onset

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Sx expression of schizophrenia across cultures

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-Americans are less likely to exhibit lack of insight and auditory hallucinations
-Nigerians are more accepting of hearing voices
-Nigerians and Danish tend to exhibit catatonia
-Japanese tend to exhibit withdrawal and passivity

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Somatization

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bodily symptoms of psychological distress

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CC findings on somatization

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1. Chinese people do not camouflage their psychological symptoms with physical ones but is revealed in trusting relationships, representing the holistic view of health
-not more accepted in Asian cultures compared to others
-tends to suggest it is universal but has culture specific meanings and modes of expression

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Perceptions of ADHD across cultures

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Biological:
45% of U.S. parents
60% of Chinese parents
Boredom:
71% Chinese teachers
13% U.S. teachers

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In assessing abnormal behavior, what do psychologists seek to accomplish?

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They seek to classify behaviors into categories/diagnoses that are both reliable and valid

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Indigenous healing practices

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Japanese: Reiki
-“universal life energy”
Chinese: Qiqong
-“flow of air” or “vital energy”
India: Prana
-“life force”

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Common mistakes clinicians make when making clinical assessments of abnormal behavior

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overpathologizing and underpathologizing

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Criteria for becoming a culturally sensitive clinician

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1. Knowledge of diverse cultures and lifestyles
2. Skill and comfort in using innovative treatment methods
3. Experience with culturally diverse clients
4. Self Awareness

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What’s the difference between indigenous vs. traditional psychotherapy approaches?

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Differ dramatically from traditional methods
it is religion/spiritual vs. biomedical

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CC beliefs about causes in schizophrenia

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Delusions reflect themes and values of a person’s culture
Ireland:
-delusions of sainthood
In Industrialized advanced countries
-delusions on uses of technology and surveillance
Japan:
-fear of being humiliated publicly
Nigeria:
-delusions of witches or ancestral ghosts

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Reactions to schizophrenic delusions

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Western world: schizophrenic symptoms
India: mediator between a spirit and people (incarceration of Hindu god)
African cultures: Shamans, tribal priests respected
Tribal societies: Communicate with their deceased ancestors
-these delusions are NOT abnormal in these cultures

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CC beliefs about causes in depression

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Nigerians:
-less likely to experience worthlessness and guilt
Chinese:
- more likely to report physical symptoms
Hopi Indians:
- worry, sickness, heartbrokenness
Ugandans:
-thinking too much

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What is a culture-bound syndrome

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Forms of abnormal behavior observed only in certain sociocultural milieus