Psychology Chapter 7: Abnormal Behavior

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According to statistics, 55% of the general population has a mental ______.

illness

The DSM aims to provide a system for diagnosing ______.

disorders

A characteristic of abnormal behavior includes being statistically ______.

infrequency

Types of anxiety disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Post-Traumatic Stress ______.

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A symptom of anxiety is an increased physiological ______, such as heart rate and blood pressure.

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Mental Illness Prevalence

55% of the general population has mental illness.

Goals of the DSM

To diagnose, improve validity, and ensure consistency in diagnoses.

Characteristics of Abnormal Behavior

Atypical, socially unacceptable, and distressful to self or others.

Criteria for Abnormal Behavior

Includes statistical infrequency, dysfunction, personal distress, and norm violations.

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Types of Anxiety Disorders

Includes GAD, PTSD, and OCD.

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