Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Psychopathology
A
The nature and development of abnormality
-this can be
1. Affect (feelings and emotions)
2. Behaviors
3. Cognitions
2
Q
What is abnormal behavior?
A
The presence of 5 characteristics at one time:
1. Statistical infrequency
-behavior occurs rarely
2. Violation of norms
3. personal suffering/ discomfort
-causes person distress or torment
4. Disability or dysfunction
-impairment in important area of life
5. Unexpectedness/ unusualness
-surprising response to environmental stressors
3
Q
4 D’s of maladaptiveness
A
- Dysfunction
- Distress
- Deviance
- Danger
