We also considered:
- DSM - The Diagnostic Statistical Manual. Clinical Psychological and Psychiatric assessments are made by qualified and registered practitioners. The DSM manual , first published in 1952, lists criteria for various potentially disordered mental health presentations and the criteria for assessing each. The DSM is also something of a social and mental health history. For example, mid 20th century "disorders", eg. homosexuality, are no longer listed.
- Ethics in Psychology have evolved for the better, are now strictly enforced with clear research approval guidelines, and conducted under strong supervision. However, ... prior to these changes some pretty diabolical research was undertaken. An interesting video is at https://youtu.be/zZ3l1jgmYrY -
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- A history of Psychology and its genesis in philosophy dating back to Plato.
- Self-assessment using the D. Hunt "Preferred Personalities and Coping Styles" inventory/survey - a fun exercise that offers insight into how individuals might cope at their best and worst moments, and how the different personalities can work collaboratively to achieve goals. The casual application of the "Preferred Personalities and Coping Styles" in this U3A group hardly compared to completing, for example, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), and other well administered tools in more serious settings.
April's topic will be "The Making of a Donald Trump" - an interesting look at aspects of his childhood and his current travels toward, possibly, the next USA presidency. Spoiler - there is no definitive recipe.
NEXT Meeting - Tuesday 16 April 10:00am - 12:00 pm U3A Meeting Room 2.
Jane