Lesson 3 - Stereotypes, Labels, Sample Size, and Side Effects
Section/Lesson ObjectivesÂ
           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
  • state the contributions of various historical figures to our current understanding of mental illness and treatment
• understand the effects of stereotyping and labelling on mental health [This lesson]
• describe the consequences associated with a self-fulfilling prophecy [This lesson]
• learn about the side effects of medications as well as their effects on the brain [This lesson]
  • 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