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What is considered statistically abnormal when discussing IQ?
What is considered statistically abnormal when discussing IQ?
Which characteristic mentioned is regarded as abnormal despite being statistically frequent?
Which characteristic mentioned is regarded as abnormal despite being statistically frequent?
What percentage of elderly people may be affected by depression, according to research?
What percentage of elderly people may be affected by depression, according to research?
What defines the violation of social norms concerning abnormality?
What defines the violation of social norms concerning abnormality?
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Which of the following factors influences the classification of social norms?
Which of the following factors influences the classification of social norms?
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What is implied about abnormal behavior in the content?
What is implied about abnormal behavior in the content?
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How is the classification of what is considered abnormal generally decided?
How is the classification of what is considered abnormal generally decided?
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What is necessary to consider when defining a violation of social norms?
What is necessary to consider when defining a violation of social norms?
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How does cultural context affect the perception of personal space?
How does cultural context affect the perception of personal space?
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What can influence the perception of acceptable subjects for discussion?
What can influence the perception of acceptable subjects for discussion?
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Which scenario illustrates how context can alter perceptions of normality?
Which scenario illustrates how context can alter perceptions of normality?
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How might time affect what is considered normal behavior within a culture?
How might time affect what is considered normal behavior within a culture?
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Which of the following is a variable that influences communication styles across cultures?
Which of the following is a variable that influences communication styles across cultures?
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What could be a reason for someone to act abnormally in public?
What could be a reason for someone to act abnormally in public?
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Which aspect is least likely to determine culturally acceptable behavior?
Which aspect is least likely to determine culturally acceptable behavior?
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What might be considered an abnormal behavior in everyday life?
What might be considered an abnormal behavior in everyday life?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a mental disorder according to the DSM-V proposal?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a mental disorder according to the DSM-V proposal?
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What is a key feature that helps differentiate a mental disorder from a social deviance?
What is a key feature that helps differentiate a mental disorder from a social deviance?
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According to the information provided, what should the potential benefits of adding a psychiatric condition to the nomenclature achieve?
According to the information provided, what should the potential benefits of adding a psychiatric condition to the nomenclature achieve?
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What aspect did Hippocrates emphasize regarding the nature of mental disorders?
What aspect did Hippocrates emphasize regarding the nature of mental disorders?
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Which feature of mental disorders addresses their usefulness in clinical settings?
Which feature of mental disorders addresses their usefulness in clinical settings?
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What is one of the challenges mentioned regarding the definition of mental disorders?
What is one of the challenges mentioned regarding the definition of mental disorders?
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Which of the following describes a basis on which diagnostic validators may be established according to the DSM-V?
Which of the following describes a basis on which diagnostic validators may be established according to the DSM-V?
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What is a common misconception about the classification of mental disorders?
What is a common misconception about the classification of mental disorders?
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What is the primary focus of Ibn Sina's most important medical work, El-Kanun fit-tib?
What is the primary focus of Ibn Sina's most important medical work, El-Kanun fit-tib?
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Which aspect of psychology did Ibn Sina emphasize in his medical writings?
Which aspect of psychology did Ibn Sina emphasize in his medical writings?
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In addition to medicine, which other fields did Ibn Sina contribute to?
In addition to medicine, which other fields did Ibn Sina contribute to?
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What was the significance of Ibn Sina's approach to psychiatry?
What was the significance of Ibn Sina's approach to psychiatry?
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Which philosophical notion was part of Ibn Sina's analysis in psychology?
Which philosophical notion was part of Ibn Sina's analysis in psychology?
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How many books does El-Kanun fit-tib consist of?
How many books does El-Kanun fit-tib consist of?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with Ibn Sina's psychological works?
Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with Ibn Sina's psychological works?
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What was Ibn Sina's stance on the role of psychology in medicine?
What was Ibn Sina's stance on the role of psychology in medicine?
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What does the term 'Ahamkara' refer to in this context?
What does the term 'Ahamkara' refer to in this context?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Dehatma Bhava'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Dehatma Bhava'?
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What role does 'manomaya kosha' play in our experience?
What role does 'manomaya kosha' play in our experience?
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What leads to 'Adhi' or stress according to Yogi Vasistha?
What leads to 'Adhi' or stress according to Yogi Vasistha?
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Which kosha is identified as the 'discriminating faculty' unique to humans?
Which kosha is identified as the 'discriminating faculty' unique to humans?
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In terms of emotional influence, what can become problematic if allowed to control our actions?
In terms of emotional influence, what can become problematic if allowed to control our actions?
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What causes long-standing 'Adhis' to transform into 'Vyadhis'?
What causes long-standing 'Adhis' to transform into 'Vyadhis'?
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Which instinctual factors are common to both humans and animals according to the content?
Which instinctual factors are common to both humans and animals according to the content?
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Study Notes
Statistical Rarity and Abnormality
- A high IQ is statistically rare, but considered desirable.
- Some rare characteristics have no bearing on normality (e.g., left-handedness).
- Some frequent characteristics are considered abnormal (e.g., depression in the elderly).
- The distinction between normal and abnormal is arbitrary and lacks a precise definition.
- Mental disorders, though common, do not necessarily mean they are not problematic.
Violation of Social Norms
- A person's behavior is considered abnormal if it violates societal norms.
- Social norms are unwritten rules about acceptable behavior within a group.
- Social norms vary greatly across cultures and contexts.
Cultural Influence
- Norms like acceptable personal space, voice pitch, and conversation topics differ across cultures.
Contextual Influence
- A behavior considered normal in one context may be abnormal in another. For example, wearing a chicken suit for a charity event is normal, but wearing it for daily activities is abnormal.
Historical Influence
- What is considered abnormal at one time may be normal at another.
DSM-V Proposal for Defining Mental/Psychiatric Disorders
- DSM-V defines a disorder as a pattern of behavior or psychology that causes distress or impairment.
- It excludes common stressors, culturally sanctioned responses, and social deviance.
- It requires evidence of psychobiological dysfunction and clinical utility.
Historical Perspectives on Mental Disorders
- Hippocrates rejected demonic possession, suggesting mental disorders have natural causes, like brain pathology or head trauma.
- Ibn Sina (Avicenna) synthesized Greek, Indian and Iranian medical knowledge in his work "The Canon of Medicine," discussing the structure of the psychological apparatus, the connection between psychological functions and the brain, and the role of the psyche in diseases. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of mental disorders and psychology.
Ancient Indian Psychology
- Ahamkara (अहंकार) is the sense of self or identity.
- Manomaya kosha (मनोमय कोश) is the mental and emotional layer, responsible for thoughts, perceptions, and emotions.
- Vijnanamaya kosha (विज्ञानमय कोश) is the layer responsible for discrimination, inner guidance, and reasoning, distinguishing humans from animals.
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This quiz explores the concepts of statistical rarity and abnormality in psychology, highlighting how different factors such as social norms, cultural influences, and contextual variations affect perceptions of normal behavior. Understand how mental disorders intersect with societal expectations and the fluid definitions of normality.
