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  1. 1.1. Understanding Abnormal Behavior . Section Learning Objectives • Describe the disease model and its impact on the field of psychology throughout history. • Describe positive psychology. • Define abnormal behavior. • Explain the concept of dysfunction as it relates to mental illness. • Explain the concept of distress as it relates ...

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  2. Jun 18, 2023 · Abnormal Psychology. "Until recently, the science of psychopathology had been com­partmentalized, with psychopathologists examining the separate effects of psychological, biological, and social influences.

  3. 1.1 How Do We Define Abnormal Behavior? 3 1.1.1 Criteria for Determining Abnormality 4 1.1.2 Abnormal Psychology—By the Numbers 6 1.1.3 Cultural Bases of Abnormal Behavior 8 1.2 Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior 9 1.2.1 The Demonological Model 9 1.2.2 Origins of the Medical Model: In “Ill Humor” 10 1.2.3 Medieval Times 10

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  4. Mar 13, 2024 · At the heart of abnormal psychology lies the pivotal concept of abnormality. This notion encapsulates deviations from customary or average thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns.

  5. Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of abnormal behavior, with the intent to be able to predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify the causes of, and treat maladaptive behavior. • The study of psychological disorders is called psychopathology.

  6. Aug 10, 2020 · Models of abnormal psychology and clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are then discussed. With these three modules completed, the authors next explore several classes of mental disorders in 5 blocks. Block 1 covers mood, trauma and stressor related, and dissociative disorders.

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  8. Strupp and Hadley (1977) proposed a three-part method for defining normality and abnormality. They identified three aspects that are useful in the evaluation of an individual’s mental health: (1) the individual in question, (2) the society of the individual, and (3) the mental health professional.

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