Segment 2

Question 1

A group of behaviors
that is deviant from social expectations because they go against the norms or standard
behavior of society.

Answer 1

Abnormal Behavior?

Question 2

focuses on the patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior
that can be signs of a mental health condition

Answer 2

Abnormal psychology

Question 3

is the scientific study of mental disorders , including efforts to
understand their genetic, biological, psychological, and social causes.

Answer 3

Psychopathology

Question 4

– The word abnormal means` away from the
norm’. Many population facts are measured such as height, weight and intelligence

Answer 4

Deviation from Statistical Norm

Question 5

– it is statistically abnormal for a person to get a score about 145
on an IQ test or to get a score below 55, but only the lower score is
considered abnormal

Answer 5

Intelligence

Question 6

– Every culture has certain standards for acceptable
behavior; behavior that deviates from the standard is considered to be abnormal
behavior

Answer 6

Deviation from Social Norm

Question 7

can result when a person just does
not see a path to their desired future.

Answer 7

Maladaptive behavior

Question 8

This can happen with any chronic illness or
major lifestyle change.

Answer 8

maladaptive behavior,

Question 9

self-destructive actions are taken
to avoid undesired situations.

Answer 9

Maladaptive behavior

Question 10

This is when you express negative feelings indirectly
rather than head-on

Answer 10

Passive-aggressiveness.

Question 11

You say one thing but really mean another. Your true
feelings are woven into your actions

Answer 11

Passive-aggressiveness.

Question 12

. When avoidance is your go-to strategy, you’re effectively
withdrawing from social interaction

Answer 12

Withdrawal

Question 13

. Some people deal with stressful events by hurting themselves,

Answer 13

Self-Harm

Question 14

The fourth criterion considers abnormality in terms of the
individual’s subjective feelings, personal distress, rather than his behavior

Answer 14

Personal Distress –

Question 15

• Under this definition, a person is considered
  abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life.

Answer 15

Failure to Function Adequately

Question 16

They may
be unable to perform the behaviors necessary for day – to – day living

Answer 16

Failure to Function Adequately

Question 17

The following characteristics that define failure to function adequately:

Answer 17

a. Suffering;
b. Maladaptiveness (danger to self);
c. Vividness and unconventionality (stands out);
d. Unpredictably and loss of control;
e. Irrationality/incomprehensibility;
f. Causes observer discomfort, and
g. Violates moral/social standards.

Question 18

• Under this definition, rather than defining
  what is abnormal, we define what normal/ideal is and anything that deviates from
  this is regarded as abnormal

Answer 18

Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

Question 19

The six criteria by which mental health could
be measured are as follows:

Answer 19

a. Positive view to the self;
b. Capability for growth and development;
c. Autonomy and independence;
d. Accurate perception and reality;
e. Positive friendships and relationships, and;
f. Environmental mastery (able to meet the varying demands of day – to – day
situations).

Question 20

Symptoms of Abnormal Behavior

Answer 20

Long Periods of Discomfort –
Impaired Functioning –
Bizarre Behavior –
Disruptive Behavior –

Question 21

– This could be anything as simple as worrying about
a calculus test or grieving the death of a loved one

Answer 21

Long Periods of Discomfort

Question 22

Here, a distinction must be made between simply a
passing period of inefficiency and prolonged inefficiency which seems
unexplainable.

Answer 22

Impaired Functioning –

Question 23

that has no rational basis seems to indicate
that the individual is confused. The psychoses frequently results to hallucinations
(baseless sensory perceptions) or delusions (beliefs which are patently false yet
held as true by the individual).

Answer 23

• Bizarre Behavior – Bizarre Behavior

Question 24

– means impulsive, apparently
uncontrollable behavior that disrupts the lives of others or deprives them of their human rights on a regular basis.

Answer 24

Disruptive Behavior

Question 25

This type of behavior is characteristic of a severe
psychological disorder.

Answer 25

Disruptive behavior