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What is abnormal psychology concerned with?
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?
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?
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?
What has led to the scientific study of psychological disorders?
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What is the definition of a psychological or mental disorder according to the text?
What is the definition of a psychological or mental disorder according to the text?
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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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