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Define abnormality in the context of psychology and mental health.
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.
What are the criteria commonly used to identify and characterize abnormality?
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.
What factors can influence the definition of abnormality?
The definition of abnormality can be influenced by cultural, historical, and individual factors.
What is the latest edition of the classification systems used in understanding abnormality?
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.
Who is considered the founder of classical psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
What is the Diathesis Stress Model?
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.
What is the main focus of classical psychology?
The study of conscious experience and introspection
What is introspection?
The examination and observation of one's own mental and emotional processes
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