Psych 101 (Thursday, (02/23/2006, 5th Period)

[romanywitch]

"Today we're going to be talking about abnormal psych. In other words, it's the study of people who are unable to adapt and function in everyday society. There are a bunch of different factors, including genetics, physical condition, learning and reasoning skills, and socialization. Clinical psych is the specific term for the treatment of people with psychological disorders.

Right now, those are classified in a giant reference volume called the 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual' put out by the American Psychiatric Association.

There are a bunch, so check out this handout and we'll talk about some of the more prevalent or interesting psychological disorders." Like paranoid schizophrenia, which, funny enough, seems to be exhibited by Jaye Tyler. If only I knew that.


Useful Links:
Ms. Calendar's Voice Mail
Ms. Calendar's E-Mail

OOC: Sorry for the lack of content. Discussion per normal, but I was off work yesterday and therefore my workload today was doubled, so the lecture is scanty.

{{OOC: OCD comment threads going up shortly are up.}}

Comments

Re: After Class

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I'm thinking it's going to be Monday," Elizabeth admitted, shrugging slightly sheepishly.

Re: After Class

[romanywitch]

"That's all right," said Jenny. "That's when it's due." She gives Elizabeth a considering look. "Elizabeth, is there any particular reason you were asking about post-traumatic stress disorder when we were in class?"

Re: After Class

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth looked down at the floor, and half shrugged, before meeting her teacher's eyes. "It's something I've experienced in the past," she said quietly.

Re: After Class

[romanywitch]

"I'm sorry to hear that," said Jenny sympathetically. "It's not something that's easy to deal with.

Re: After Class

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"No, it's not," Elizabeth agreed quietly, lost in her own thoughts for a moment. She shook herself mentally. "Right. Dream journal in on Monday. I can do that." Or at least I hope I can.

Re: After Class

[romanywitch]

"The offer's still open," said Jenny. "I've been through it myself, so I know what it's like. And yes, Monday. Though if there's something you dream about that you're uncomfortable bringing to class, I won't mark you down for omitting it."

Re: After Class

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth nodded. "Thank you, Ms Calendar," she replied. She almost laughed. "The way my dreams have been going lately, I'd be bringing in a blank page."