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Psychopathology is a field that studies abnormal cognition, behavior, and experiences that deviate from social norms. It is based on a number of constructs that are considered the social norm in a particular era. Descriptive psychopathology involves categorizing, defining, and understanding symptoms based on people's reports and their behavior, which are then evaluated according to the social norm.

The lecture describes how to communicate with patient and which informations are especially important regarding anamnestic data of the patient with mental disorder. Basic informations how to create final diagnosis in psychiatry are mentioned (syndromology, diagnostic process, final diagnosis, treatment plan). Basic informations regarding anxiety and mood disorders are desribed as well.