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Can I read A Proposal to Classify Happiness as a Psychiatric Disorder on EtoBox?
A Proposal to Classify Happiness as a Psychiatric Disorder by John Harris; J. L. T. Birley; K. W. M. Fulford is a Psychology article available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Proposal to Classify Happiness as a Psychiatric Disorder about?
“It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: __major affective disorder, pleasant type.__ In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains - that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientificaly irrelevant.”
Who reads A Proposal to Classify Happiness as a Psychiatric Disorder?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Psychology.
- Author
- John Harris; J. L. T. Birley; K. W. M. Fulford
- Publisher
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Psychology (Social Sciences)