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What is abnormal psychology concerned with?

Studying normal behavior to understand societal standards

Exploring cultural variations in behavior

Studying abnormal behavior to predict, explain, diagnose, and treat maladaptive behavior (correct)

Focusing on positive psychology

How can mental disorders be characterized?

By physical dysfunction causing psychological distress

By conformity to positive psychology principles

By psychological dysfunction causing distress or impaired functioning (correct)

By adherence to societal or cultural standards

What is the study of abnormal behavior with the intent to predict, explain, diagnose, and treat maladaptive behavior referred to as?

Positive psychology

Abnormal psychology (correct)

Cultural psychology

Psychopathology

What has led to the scientific study of psychological disorders?

<p>Abnormal behavior becoming pathological</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a psychological or mental disorder according to the text?

<p>Characterized by psychological dysfunction causing distress or impaired functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal psychology is concerned with the study of unusual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that deviate from societal norms and expectations.
Mental disorders can be characterized as patterns of behavior that are disturbing, distressing, and dysfunctional, and may interfere with an individual's daily life.

Study of Abnormal Behavior

The study of abnormal behavior with the intent to predict, explain, diagnose, and treat maladaptive behavior is referred to as psychopathology.

Development of Scientific Study

The scientific study of psychological disorders has been led by the need to understand, explain, and treat mental illnesses, which have been a part of human experience throughout history.

Definition of Psychological Disorder

A psychological or mental disorder is defined as a pattern of behavioral, psychological, or biological symptoms that impairs an individual's ability to function in daily life, and is often associated with distress, impairment, or risk of death.

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Test your knowledge of abnormal psychology and psychopathology with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about the scientific study of abnormal behavior, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Explore key concepts and theories in the field of psychopathology.