What This Document Is
These lecture notes from California State University, San Bernardino’s Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 390) course cover Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders (Chapter 8) and Eating Disorders & Obesity (Chapter 9). The notes synthesize key concepts related to the presentation of physical and psychological distress, and the evolving diagnostic criteria within the DSM-5. It explores conditions where psychological factors significantly impact physical symptoms, and disturbances in eating behaviors.
Why This Document Matters
These notes are essential for students enrolled in Abnormal Psychology courses. They provide a concentrated overview of complex disorders often encountered in clinical settings. Understanding these conditions is crucial for anyone pursuing a career in psychology, counseling, or healthcare, as they represent the intersection of physical and mental wellbeing. The material is particularly relevant when preparing for exams or completing assignments requiring a grasp of diagnostic shifts and core features of these disorders.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *preview* of lecture notes. It does not offer comprehensive treatment strategies, case studies, or in-depth explorations of the research behind these disorders. It’s designed to provide context and signal the value of the full lecture material, not to replace it. Further study and engagement with the textbook and other course materials are necessary for a complete understanding.
What This Document Provides
This preview includes information on:
* The reclassification of Somatic Symptom Disorders in the DSM-5, moving away from older terms like Hypochondriasis and Somatization Disorder.
* Key diagnostic criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder, including disproportionate thought patterns and anxiety levels.
* An overview of Factitious Disorder, including its distinction from malingering and the potential for imposed Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy).
* A brief introduction to the presentation of Eating Disorders and Obesity.
* Discussion of scaling as a technique used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptom severity.
This preview *does not* include detailed information on specific therapeutic interventions, the etiology of these disorders, or comprehensive case examples. It also does not cover the full scope of Eating Disorders beyond a brief mention.