UA PY 358 Exam 1 Study Guide 2022/2023

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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 al... one is not necessary or sufficient 00:17 00:46 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 [Show More]

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