[PSYC 200] 19. Psychological Disorders

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 200), Dr. Chris Grace.

Lecture #19: Psychological Disorders.

November 17, 2010.

[JessBot]

listened to this at night when i was falling asleep in preparation for my final exam. very helpful.

[juanitohair]

Just got a 93% on my quiz psy 101 quiz thx

[caitlynnklawon]

Thank you for posting this free education !!!

[hienienguyen]

this is very interesting! but the stigma of mental disorders is very challenging to many ppl.

[angelomenezes]

how I love this lecture...#if only you were in my university.

[amorgan]

For those who dont know mental disorders are covered under the ADA and you dont have to disclose them on an application. That being said if you later disclose them you may still encounter issues with your employer although leagally you should not

[Kurisutofaaaaa]

I think it's because the cameraman didn't pan up to the slides that you were showing your class, but i'm guessing there's a reason for that?

[BiolaUniversity]

Is there something specific this comment is referring to?

[thothsworldcinemashowings]

The simple message is people are different and words such as 'delusion' links to meaning not real then your punished for being not repeating the same basic behaviours every day. Talking to a car, or saying I have a throne is just is being different to link to a different chain of objects in their mind for feelings, like poetry or a group of people with shared actions so 'jargon'. If that person begins to harm another, or themselves then it means they don't have a need and should be talked to without assuming different means 'delusional' so 'ill'

[shadownight]

serious question:
how is religious conviction not a psychological disorder?

doesn't it show an inability to distinguish reality from fantasy? it can
alter a persons view on daily life even endangering people (faith healing,
exorcisms, and the like), and seems to encourage impulsive superstitious
behavior.

[ahyankhan]

Kindly allow us to view your power point :

[willzer]

Isn't W Lane Craig associated with this university? I wouldn't have much respect for the place in that case.

[ahyankhan]

I believe ur not seeing the comments ; I have asked u to show your power point, while lecturing .

[amb]

Not intellectually rigorous. First 20 minutes is wasted. More time wasted later in eliciting answers from students to engage their interest. Fleeting and cursory gloss over how a PD is defined, plus small summary of anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia. Not really rigorous i wouldn’t waste my time, find a stanford or other uni lecture if poss

[uwu]

this is terrible. at least he’s trying