Abnormal Psychology

Jul 10, 2012

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Abnormal Psychology

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1. Abnormal Psychology Seven common elements of abnormality Suffering: is the person feeling pain or discomfort Maladaptiveness: interference with normal functioning Incomprehensibility and Irrationality Unpredictability and Loss of Control Vividness: statistical rarity Observer Discomfort Violation of Moral and Ideal Standards

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Abnormal Psychology. Introduction. How should we define psychological disorders? How should we understand disorders? How should we classify psychological disorders?. No one absolute definition of psychological disorders.

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Abnormal Psychology. Chapter 1 What is Abnormal?. How do we define abnormality?. Deviation from social or situational norms Statistical rarity Personally distressing or affecting one’s ability to function. Abnormality v. Mental Illness.

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Abnormal Psychology. 7/23/13. What is Abnormal Psych?. Rare or unusual behaviors, emotions, or thoughts. Usually from a clinical perspective- treating these unusual behaviors. Is all unusual behavior bad?. Nope. Only if it is: Deviant (abnormal) Dysfunctional (interfering with life)

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