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Which criteria have been used to define abnormal behavior?
Which criteria have been used to define abnormal behavior?
- Political and sociocultural factors
- Statistical deviance, maladaptiveness, and personal distress (correct)
- History of mental illness
- Classification of mental illness
What factors influence our perceptions of abnormality and normality?
What factors influence our perceptions of abnormality and normality?
- Classification of mental illness
- History of mental illness
- Statistical deviance, maladaptiveness, and personal distress
- Broader political and sociocultural factors (correct)
Which manual is commonly used for the classification of mental illness?
Which manual is commonly used for the classification of mental illness?
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (correct)
- Bio-psychosocial model
- Diathesis-stress model
- None of the above
What are the current models of psychopathology?
What are the current models of psychopathology?
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What are the two multidimensional approaches to understanding psychopathology?
What are the two multidimensional approaches to understanding psychopathology?
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Defining Abnormal Behavior
- Criteria used to define abnormal behavior include: deviation from social norms, statistical infrequency, disability or distress, and violation of moral or legal standards.
Influences on Perception of Abnormality
- Factors that influence our perceptions of abnormality and normality include: cultural and social norms, personal values, and historical context.
Classification of Mental Illness
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is commonly used for the classification of mental illness.
Models of Psychopathology
- Current models of psychopathology include: biological, psychological, and sociocultural models.
Multidimensional Approaches to Psychopathology
- The two multidimensional approaches to understanding psychopathology are: the biopsychosocial model and the diathesis-stress model.
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