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What condition was Judy diagnosed with?
How often did Judy experience fainting episodes at her most severe?
Which of the following best describes psychological dysfunction based on the context provided?
What was the principal's conclusion regarding Judy's behavior?
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What psychological responses did Judy experience in relation to blood or injury?
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What was the primary reason Judy's family doctor referred her to a clinic?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychological dysfunction?
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What impact did Judy's condition have on her school environment?
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What does the DSM-5 primarily focus on in its definition of psychopathology?
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What does 'prevalence' refer to within the context of psychological disorders?
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What does the term 'incidence' specifically refer to?
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Which professionals are typically involved in the study and treatment of psychological disorders?
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What defines social functioning impairment in the context of mental health?
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What is a clinical description in psychopathology?
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How is the term 'abnormal behavior' typically understood in a psychological context?
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Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with increased risk of suffering in psychopathology?
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What is a key characteristic of phobias based on the content?
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How does personal distress contribute to the classification of a psychological disorder?
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What does the criterion of atypical or not culturally expected behavior refer to?
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What risk might someone with a severe needle phobia face?
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Why is the concept of impairment considered useful in diagnosing psychological disorders?
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In the context of abnormal behavior, what does the term 'deviant' imply?
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Which of the following best describes the mental state of someone who is considered 'impaired'?
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What aspect of psychological disorders could lead someone to avoid specific careers, such as medicine?
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Study Notes
Abnormal Behavior and Social Functioning
- Difficulty in dating or social interactions can indicate significant impairment in social functioning.
- Individuals may experience an abnormal response to social situations, often linked with a desire for friendships but resulting in avoidance behavior.
Definition and Understanding of Psychopathology
- Psychopathology refers to behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that deviate from cultural norms, often leading to distress or impairment.
- The DSM-5 offers a widely accepted definition of psychological disorders, emphasizing unexpected responses within cultural contexts.
Clinical Description and Presentation of Disorders
- Clinical descriptions encapsulate the unique combination of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings characterizing specific disorders.
- Mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors, are trained to diagnose and treat these disorders.
Prevalence and Incidence
- Prevalence measures the overall number of cases within a population, while incidence tracks new cases occurring over a specified period.
Psychological Dysfunction
- A psychological dysfunction involves significant distress, impairment in functioning, or atypical responses that are not culturally expected.
- This may manifest as disruptions in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.
Case Study: Judy’s Blood Injection Injury Phobia
- Judy fainted repeatedly in response to encountering bloody situations, leading to distress and disruptive behavior in school.
- Despite medical evaluations showing no physical issues, Judy's phobia led to suspensions and misconceptions about her behavior.
Characteristics of Phobic Disorders
- Phobias, like Judy's blood-injection-injury phobia, are marked by extreme fear of specific objects or situations, severely impacting an individual's life.
- Individuals with acute phobias may avoid essential medical situations, risking their health in the process.
4 Ds of Abnormal Behavior
- Dysfunction: Impairment in normal functioning due to a psychological disorder.
- Distress: Experience of significant upset or discomfort.
- Deviance: Behavior that is markedly different from societal or cultural norms.
- Danger: Risk posed by behaviors or thoughts that can harm oneself or others.
Importance of Impairment and Distress in Abnormality
- Distress is a crucial criterion for classifying behavior as abnormal; extreme upset indicates a potential psychological disorder.
- Impairment provides context but does not singularly define abnormality; many may identify as shy or lazy without being categorized as abnormal.
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