The diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders involves concepts and research from other areas of psychology. In this way, the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders is an example of applied psychology.
1. Identify some of the symptoms of the psychological disorders listed below and explain how the accompanying concept relates to the symptoms or treatment of the disorder.
a. Dissociative identity disorder (DID): constructive memory
b. Major depressive disorder: mood-congruent memory
c. Schizophrenia: dopamine hypothesis
d. Antisocial personality disorder: autonomic nervous system