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Almost all of terms I learnt in the course and the flash cards about the psychological disorders opened me to more knowledge about the topic. However, there are terms that were a bit challenging, but I understood. One of the terms is Biopsychosocial Model. The Biopsychosocial Model is an approach that states that the human functioning of a disease is affected by psychological and biological and social factors. I found it difficult to comprehend the inclusion of all these factors in the understanding of human functioning. This is because understanding the model requires understanding the three factors as determinants of human functioning and diseases.
Another difficult term or phrase is the Major Anxiety Disorders. I found the phrases in the concept challenging because of the existence of different types of the disorders classified in the category of Major Anxiety Disorders. I found these conditions challenging to understand how they are different, but all classified under one category. I thought they are difficult to understand, but I realized the best way to comprehend them is by exploring each at a time.
Another interesting concept, but I found challenging is the cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy is an approach that states that behavior, feelings, thoughts and emotions are all connected. It states that these aspects are related to the behavior of a person, and they can be used to explain the human functioning and behavior (Barlow & Durand, 2005). It is a psychotherapy approach that is developed among a bigger category of behavioral therapies. I found it difficult because the concept relates to the mind process, yet it states that the feelings, behavior and emotions are connected. However, I understand that the success of the Cognitive therapy requires a good collaboration of the therapist and the individual.
References
Barlow, D., & Durand, V. (2005). Abnormal psychology: An integrative approach. Australia; Belmont, CA: Wadsworth