TOPIC 8.1
Introduction to
Psychological Disorders
LEARNING TARGET 8.A
Recognize the use of the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association as the primary reference for making diagnostic judgments.
LEARNING TARGET 8.B
Describe contemporary and historical conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders.
LEARNING TARGET 8.C
Discuss the intersection between psychology and the legal system.
Recognize the use of the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association as the primary reference for making diagnostic judgments.
LEARNING TARGET 8.B
Describe contemporary and historical conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders.
LEARNING TARGET 8.C
Discuss the intersection between psychology and the legal system.
- Confidentiality
- Insanity defense