Module 1: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology Flashcards
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Abnormal Psychology
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study of human behavior that differs from the norm by describing predicting and explaining the abnormal patterns of it
2
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What are the 4D’s of abnormality?
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- Deviance
- Dysfunction
- Distress
- Danger
3
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Deviance
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deviates from the average or the norm of the culture
4
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Dysfunction
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refers to the breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning
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Distress
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individual is extremely upset and cannot function properly