Abnormal Psychology Flashcards
Conceptual Definition of Abnormality
Deviation from the normal behavior
Statistical Deviation
Least common behaviors
Social Deviation
Behavior that deviates from the social norm
Practical Definition
Behaviors that can be observed and are based on one’s ability to function in society
Diagnostic Criteria
Having certain criteria to diagnose illness
Dysfunction
Disruption of one’s ability to work or to conduct satisfying relationships with people
Jahoda
Made mental health criteria. What makes someone healthy
Jahoda’s List
Self acceptance
Potential for Growth
Autonomy
Accurate perception of reality
Environmental competence
Positive interpersonal relationships
Rosenhan and Seligman
Made criteria for abnormal behavior
Validity
Whether the diagnosis is correct and leads to successful treatment
Reliability
Whether 2 or more psychiatrists using the same classification system make the same diagnosis
Studies for validities
Rosenhan
Studies for reliability
Lipton and Simon
Lobbestael et al.
Factors Influencing Diagnosis
Clinical-confirmation bias
Clinical- anchoring bias
Gender bias/Illusory Correlation
Cultural Bias
Studies for Illusory Correlation
Brown and Harris
Swami
