Abnormal Psychology Definitions

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What are the potential consequences of unchecked id impulses?

Self-destructive and immoral behavior leading to disorders like conduct disorders in childhood and psychopathic behavior in adulthood.

How does Freud describe the impact of a too powerful superego on an individual?

It will restrict the id excessively, depriving the person of even socially acceptable pleasures and potentially leading to neurosis.

According to Freud, what can result from early childhood experiences and unconscious motivations?

Disorders like anxiety disorders, phobias, and obsessions.

How can abnormal behavior be identified based on deviation from statistical norm?

Abnormal behavior is recognized by being 'away from the norm', such as extreme intelligence or low intelligence scores. Signup and view all the answers

What IQ score range is considered statistically abnormal according to the text?

An IQ score above 145 or below 55, with only the lowest score being classified as abnormal. Signup and view all the answers

What does abnormal behavior refer to in the context of the text?

Behavior that deviates from the statistical norm or societal expectations. Signup and view all the answers

Define abnormal behavior according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Abnormal behavior is defined as a mental illness that affects or is manifested in a person's brain and can affect the way a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with people. Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics that may make behavior abnormal?

Behavior may be considered abnormal if it is unusual, socially unacceptable, self-defeating, dangerous, or suggestive of faulty interpretation of reality or personal distress. Signup and view all the answers

List some areas in which the behavior of an abnormal person might fail to meet the characteristics of a normal person.

Free expression of personality, adequate security feeling, efficient contact with reality, adaptability to group norms, emotional maturity, adequate self-knowledge, integrated and consistent personality. Signup and view all the answers

How does abnormal behavior differ from normal behavior according to the definition provided?

Abnormal behavior deviates from the characteristics of a normal person and can include inabilities in various areas, leading to maladaptation and personal distress. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of studying abnormal behavior in the context of Criminal Psychology?

Criminal Psychology studies various aspects of criminal behavior to understand the abnormal behaviors that lead individuals to engage in criminal activities. Signup and view all the answers

How can abnormal behavior be described in terms of being deviant, maladaptive, or personally distressful over time?

Abnormal behavior can be described as behavior that deviates from societal norms, is maladaptive in terms of functioning, or causes personal distress over a prolonged period. Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs that distressing feelings may be considered abnormal?

When they persist for an extended period of time and seem to be unrelated to events surrounding the person. Signup and view all the answers

How is impaired functioning distinguished from passing inefficiency?

Prolonged inefficiency that seems unexplainable. Signup and view all the answers

What does bizarre behavior with no rational basis suggest?

The individual is confused. Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior characterizes a severe psychological disorder?

Disruptive behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to group physical and psychological symptoms that cause abnormal thoughts and behaviors?

Mental disorders. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common term used to refer to mental disorders?

Mental illnesses. Signup and view all the answers