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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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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.
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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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.
• 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.
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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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.