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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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: Assignment 1 - defining abnormality 1. Explain statistical infrequency as a means of defining abnormality Statistical infrequency is when something is a rare occurrence and as with abnormal behavior it is the same if it is rare it is considered abnormal. 2. Give an example to illustrate how this definition could be used. One such example would be a person is in the middle of the town center screaming that he is a plane whilst running around and since this is a statistical
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1) Discuss in detail the THREE basic criteria that must be met in the diagnosis of a psychological disorder. Give clear examples of each criterion. First the patient’s primary diagnosis (i.e. clinical syndrome such as depression‚ social phobias) and the evaluation of any present Developmental Disorders and/or Personality Disorders (i.e. long-standing personality problems or mental retardation usually stemming from early childhood such as Paranoia‚ Antisocial and Borderline Personality Disorders)
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Jocystar Pierre April 19‚ 2016 Allison Christine PSY 2010 Case Study 1 -ADHD Briefly outline the client’s back ground (age‚ race. Occupation etc. ) • The patient’s name is David • 16-year-old secondary school sophomore • Caucasian • Male DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD • Individuals with ADHD demonstrate a constant example of carelessness and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that meddles with working or advancement: • Un ready to center • Very Hyper • Communicating practical insight • Obliviousness Likewise
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DEFENSE MECHANISM Defense mechanisms are the "automatic" mental behaviors all of us employ to protect or defend ourselves from the "threat" of some emotional pain. More specifically‚ ego defense mechanisms are mental behaviors we use to "defend" our self-images from "invitations" to feel ashamed or guilty about something. Defense mechanisms in and of themselves are neither good nor bad; it is only in how appropriately they are used and how adaptive they are that determines if they are problematic
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Abnormal Psychology Case Report 1 Patient’s Name: Algernon Greyson Evaluator: Deleted Date of Evaluation: 25 April 2011 1. Purpose for Evaluation: This is the first inpatient admission for this 19 year old‚ single‚ white male who is a student at UW Madison. He was admitted due to abnormal psychological symptoms with possible danger of starving himself to death. The purpose for the current evaluation is to identify and clarify the nature of the patient’s underlying psychological symptoms
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ADHD is not a condition cure but is managed with proper medications‚ training‚ therapy it can be controlled per the national institute of mental health. Treatment provides those who are dealing with this condition a chance of having a better grasp of the symptom of inattention‚ hyperactivates- impulsivity that ADHD regularly demonstrate from a modest task from home to a public situation. The CDC stated that gene plays a part in the development of ADHD‚ it a disorder that has shown increased amount
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IB Psych Study Guide ABNORMAL To what extent do biological‚ cognitive‚ and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior? I. Introduction * Biological‚ cognitive‚ and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior to a great extent. * All influence abnormal behavior such as anxiety disorders‚ affective disorders‚ and eating disorders. * All of these factors are considered “risk factors” increasing a person’s likelihood of having an abnormal psychiatric outcome but do
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being 7.2. This student will be identified by her pseudonym name “Sarah Jones” to protect the student’s privacy. Student Overview Background Sarah‚ a 7yr‚ 2 month old female has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Combined type: Both inattention and hyperactivity impulsivity symptoms‚ .and is classified within her IEP as (OHI) Other Health Impairment. Sarah’s classroom teacher’s concerns included poor comprehension of stories‚ difficult following directions
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