Psychological Disorders Quiz

Abnormality refers to behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or conditions that deviate significantly from the norm or average within a particular cultural context. It involves patterns of behaviour or experiences that are atypical, unusual, or outside the expected range of human behaviour.

The criteria commonly used to identify and characterize abnormality include deviance from the norm or average within a cultural context, atypical or unusual patterns of behavior or experiences, and behaviors or conditions that fall outside the expected range of human behavior.

The definition of abnormality can be influenced by cultural, historical, and individual factors.

<p>The latest edition of the classification systems used in understanding abnormality are the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wilhelm Wundt</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Diathesis Stress Model is a psychological theory that suggests that people have a predisposition or vulnerability to developing certain psychological disorders, and that this vulnerability is triggered by stressful life events or situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of conscious experience and introspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The examination and observation of one's own mental and emotional processes</p> Signup and view all the answers