ASSIGNMENT ON PSY 310 “FOUR MODELS OF ABNORMAL BEHAVOURS” BY ODEH‚ JENNIFER OMARI BSU/PSY/UG/09/9532 What Are Models? Models are representations containing the essential structures of some object or event in the real world. There is a variety of things that are commonly referred to as models: physical objects‚ fictional objects‚ set-theoretic structures‚ descriptions‚ equations‚ or combinations of some of these. However‚ these categories are neither mutually exclusive
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conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal;regular; natural. 2. serving to establish a standard. 3. Psychology. a. approximately average in any psychological trait‚ as intelligence‚personality‚ or emotional adjustment. b. free from any mental disorder; sane. What Do We Mean by ’Normal’? It is time to rethink ’normal’ and ’abnormal’ Published on November 15‚ 2011 by Eric R. Maisel‚ Ph.D. in Rethinking Psychology It is past time that we rethink what we mean by the words "normal" and "abnormal" as those words apply
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Compare and contrast normal and abnormal psychology. According to Kolwaski and Weston‚ psychology is the scientific investigation of mental processes and behavior. Two branches of psychology are normal and abnormal psychology. Although the have similarities‚ they are both different. Normal psychology is an applied and academic field that is associated with the human mind and normal behavior. The scope for normal behavior is set by the standards of considering abnormal behavior. Research is done
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Abstract This paper analyses the Borderline Personality Disorder. The analysis is based on the movie " Girl Interrupted". This movie is based on a true story of Susanna Kaysen. The paper presents the description of disorder based on DSM-IV-TR and The National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH]. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by impulsivity‚ unstable and intense interpersonal relationships‚ an unstable self-image‚ frantic efforts to avoid perceived abandonment‚ inappropriate
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY The word abnormal literally means “away from the normal”. It implies deviation from some defined norms. Abnormal behavior is a behavior that deviates from soceity ’s norms. Conversely‚ behavior cannot be considered abnormal as long as soceity accepts it. POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR Abnormal behavior is always bizarre. The term abnormal covers a wide spectrum of behaviors. Sel-defeating or maladaptive behaviors are causes of concern‚ but they can be well
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY * The scientific study of mental or behavioral disorders‚ diseases‚ illnesses‚ dysfunctions‚ abnormalities or problems. Deviance/Unusual – Impaired functioning with respect to expected performance (Danger to self and others) ELEMENTS OF ABNORMALITY Deviance Irrationality Distress Observer discomfort Danger Violation of moral and ideal standard HISTORICAL VIEWS OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR * Pendulum between supernatural and natural (scientific) explanations GREEK AND ROMAN
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includes PSY 410 Week 1 Individual Assignment Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology Psychology - General Psychology • Prepare a 700- to 1‚050-word paper in which you examine the field of abnormal psychology. Address the following items: o Briefly examine the origins of abnormal psychology. Include challenges to defining and classifying normal and abnormal behavior. o Provide a brief overview of how abnormal psychology has evolved into a scientific discipline. o Briefly analyze the
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Question 1 Because people who are manic have very elevated moods‚ a new test for mania includes questions about how happy the person feels and how often he or she laughs. This test has: Answers: A. face validity. B. construct validity. C. concurrent validity. D. content validity. Question 2 Which category of clinical tests tends to have the best standardization‚ reliability‚ and validity? Answers: A. projective tests B. response inventories C. personality inventories
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Oula Miqbel Abnormal psychology Dr. Maloney May 1‚ 2014 According to the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders‚ categorizes Narcissistic personality disorder as being more prevalent in males than females‚ and is thought to occur in up to 6.2 percent of the general population. A 1person that has Narcissistic Personality Disorder tends to have an
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sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior? • Biological • Genetic predisposition (e.g. depression‚ schizophrenia‚ anorexia nervosa) • Imbalance of neurotransmitters (anorexia nervosa and depression – serotonin‚ schizophrenia – depression • Hormones (anorexia nervosa: cortisol‚ orexin) • Cognitive • Cognitive theorists believe that abnormality is caused by unrealistic‚ distorted or irrational understanding‚ perceptions and thoughts about oneself‚ others or the environment. Abnormal behavior is also caused
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