Intro and Research Methods Flashcards
1
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The four Ds
A
deviance, distress, dysfunction, danger
2
Q
deviance
A
behaving in a manner that is different from social norma in some way
3
Q
distress
A
behavior/symptom that causes the individual distress
4
Q
dysfunction
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interfering with the person’s ability to conduct daily activities in a constructive way
5
Q
danger
A
behavior/symptom puts oneself or others at risk of harm
6
Q
psychological abnormality
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behavior that is considered to be all four Ds
7
Q
Historical views
A
used to be believed that mental health disorder was demonic or possessive spirits
8
Q
case study
A
a detailed account of one persons life and psychological experience, (one person!)
