Lesson 2 - Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Behaviour

Section/Lesson Objectives

             The student will ...

   • understand and describe the five major perspectives of psychologists
   • differentiate between the six views of abnormality
   • apply the definition of abnormal behaviour used in this course
• explain how abnormal behaviour was viewed and treated in the past [This lesson]
• state the contributions of various historical figures to our current understanding of mental illness and treatment [This lesson]
   • understand the effects of stereotyping and labeling on mental health
   • describe the consequences associated with a self-fulfilling prophecy
   • learn about the side effects of medications as well as their effects on the brain
   • differentiate between the five types of reliability and three types of validity
   • understand and describe the North American classification system for mental disorders
   • describe the importance of clinical interviews and testing