Unraveling the Complexity of Psychological Disorders

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Three criteria typically used to define a psychological disorder are ______, ______, and ______, and they help in understanding mental health issues

distress, dysfunction, and deviance

Behaviors that might be considered a violation of social norms in one culture but not in another are ______

cultural relativism

The concept of 'personal distress' plays a role in identifying psychological disorders by considering the level of ______ experienced by individuals

emotional or psychological discomfort

Supernatural explanations shaped early perceptions of psychological disorders, with beliefs that disorders were caused by ______, ______, or ______ forces

<p>evil spirits, witchcraft, or divine punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transition from supernatural to early biological explanations for psychological disorders was driven by the rise of ______ and ______

<p>science and the study of anatomy and physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lunacy Trials were legal proceedings that determined the ______ of individuals with psychological disorders and affected their treatment in history

<p>sanity or insanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria are typically used to define a psychological disorder?

<p>Distress, dysfunction, and deviance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does culture impact our understanding of psychological disorders?

<p>Culture influences the symptoms and expressions of psychological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does personal distress play in identifying psychological disorders?

<p>Personal distress is one of the factors considered in identifying psychological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did supernatural explanations shape early perceptions of psychological disorders?

<p>Supernatural explanations influenced early perceptions of psychological disorders alongside other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Lunacy Trials and how did they impact the treatment of individuals with psychological disorders in history?

<p>Lunacy Trials were legal proceedings that determined the rights of individuals with psychological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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