Deviant behavior
Behaviors straying from societal "norms" or standards
Behaving Dangerously
Result from intense emotional states or may signal the presence of a psychological disorder, but alone is not necessary
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Deviant behavior
Behaviors straying from societal "norms" or standards
Behaving Dangerously
Result from intense emotional states or may signal the presence of a psychological disorder, but alone is not necessary or sufficient
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Behaving Dysfunctionally
Patterns of behavior that interfere with normal daily routines, such as one's social, occupational, and emotional functioning, causing significant distress
________________: A group of symptoms that appear together & are assumed to represent a specific type of disorder
Syndrome
___________________________: Clusters of persistent, maladaptive behaviors that are associated with personal distress
Mental Disorders
Defining Abnormal Behavior
- Inconsistent with societal norms
- Emotional Distress
- Inconsistent with developmental norms
- Interferes with daily functioning
- Inconsistent with cultural norms
Categorical Approach to Abnormal Behavior
- Do you meet diagnostic criteria or not
- Things to consider: Just as people are different and unique, so are symptoms. At what point is "enough" enough regarding one's symptoms?
Dimensional Approach to Abnormal Behavior
- Abnormal behavior is constantly changing
- Things to consider: Abnormal behavior can be placed on a continuum. Incorporates quantitative criteria versus an "all or nothing" way of thinking
Abnormal Behavior Factors to Consider
- Personal characteristics, such as gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
- Age: Chronological vs. developmental maturity
- Socioeconomic status
- Education level
- Biological changes: particularly hormonal changes associated with puberty
____________________: The scientific study of the frequency & distribution of disorders within a population
Epidemiology
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