psychological disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 agreed upon features of abnormal behaviour?
A
- Deviance
- Distress
- Dysfunction
- Danger
2
Q
What is the manual used to diagnose mental disorders in North America?
A
The DSM-V
3
Q
Comorbidity definition
A
the condition in which a person’s symptoms qualify him or her for two or more diagnoses