Intro

Question 1

Abnormal

Answer 1

Deviating from what is normal or average, especially in a way that causes problem

Question 2

The four d’s

Answer 2

Deviance, distress, dysfunction, danger

Question 3

Another term for abnormal psychology

Answer 3

Psychopathology

Question 4

Stigma

Answer 4

Pernicious beliefs and attitudes held by a society that are ascribed to groups comsidered deviant

Question 5

4 characteristics of stigma

Answer 5

1. Label distinguishes from others
2. Label linked to deviant or undesirable attributes
3. Seen as essentially different
4. Discriminated against unfairly

Question 6

Prevalence of mental illness this past year

Answer 6

Adults: 18.6%
Children: 13.1%

Question 7

Prevalence of mental illness lifetime percentage

Answer 7

Adults: 46.4%
Children: 46.3% overall, 21.4% severe

Question 8

What is therapy

Answer 8

Procedure designed to change abnormal behavior

Question 9

Three essential features of therapy

Answer 9

1. Sufferer seeks relief from a healer
2. Trained, socially accepted healer
3. Series of contacts