Segment 2 Flashcards
A group of behaviors
that is deviant from social expectations because they go against the norms or standard
behavior of society.
Abnormal Behavior?
focuses on the patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior
that can be signs of a mental health condition
Abnormal psychology
is the scientific study of mental disorders , including efforts to
understand their genetic, biological, psychological, and social causes.
Psychopathology
– The word abnormal means` away from the
norm’. Many population facts are measured such as height, weight and intelligence
Deviation from Statistical Norm
– 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
Intelligence
– Every culture has certain standards for acceptable
behavior; behavior that deviates from the standard is considered to be abnormal
behavior
Deviation from Social Norm
can result when a person just does
not see a path to their desired future.
Maladaptive behavior
This can happen with any chronic illness or
major lifestyle change.
maladaptive behavior,
self-destructive actions are taken
to avoid undesired situations.
Maladaptive behavior
This is when you express negative feelings indirectly
rather than head-on
Passive-aggressiveness.
You say one thing but really mean another. Your true
feelings are woven into your actions
Passive-aggressiveness.
. When avoidance is your go-to strategy, you’re effectively
withdrawing from social interaction
Withdrawal
. Some people deal with stressful events by hurting themselves,
Self-Harm
The fourth criterion considers abnormality in terms of the
individual’s subjective feelings, personal distress, rather than his behavior
Personal Distress –
- Under this definition, a person is considered
abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life.
Failure to Function Adequately
They may
be unable to perform the behaviors necessary for day – to – day living
Failure to Function Adequately
The following characteristics that define failure to function adequately:
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.
- 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
Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
The six criteria by which mental health could
be measured are as follows:
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).
Symptoms of Abnormal Behavior
Long Periods of Discomfort –
Impaired Functioning –
Bizarre Behavior –
Disruptive Behavior –
– This could be anything as simple as worrying about
a calculus test or grieving the death of a loved one
Long Periods of Discomfort
Here, a distinction must be made between simply a
passing period of inefficiency and prolonged inefficiency which seems
unexplainable.
Impaired Functioning –
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).
• Bizarre Behavior – Bizarre Behavior
– means impulsive, apparently
uncontrollable behavior that disrupts the lives of others or deprives them of their human rights on a regular basis.
Disruptive Behavior
This type of behavior is characteristic of a severe
psychological disorder.
Disruptive behavior
