PSY-333
Psychopathology
Welcome to Psychopathology 333 Presented by William Gayton, Ph.D.
Introduction
A.
Defining Psychological Abnormality
B.
Psychological Abnormality: An Elusive Concept
C.
Defining Treatment
D.
Past Views & Treatments
Prehistoric Societies (evil spirits)
Greeks & Romans (natural causes)
Middle Ages (demonology)
Renaissance & Rise of Asylums
19th century (moral treatment)
Somatogenic Perspective
Psychogenic Perspective
E. Current Trends
Severe Disturbances & Treatment
Less Severe Disturbances & Treatment
Increased Diversity in Perspectives & Professionals
Managed Healthcare
Appreciation for Research
Diversity & Multicultural Perspective
Mental Health:A Report of the Surgeon General
Websites
333 Index
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ann.brushwein@.maine.edu