PSYC 2300 Study Guide - Fall 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, Etiology, Mental Disorder
29 Mar 2019
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What is abnormal: not normal, average, typical, or usual, synonyms: all negative. If someone is engaging in irregular abnormal behavior, you look at it as them being defective, it is their fault. If you engage in irregular abnormal behavior, you blame an external factor for your behavior. Imbalance between positive and negative forces: emotions are controlled by internal organs (heart) Likely neglectful upbringing or physical/sexual abuse: disinhibited social engagement disorder, pattern of behavior in which a child actively approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults, not forming healthy bonds with parents or caregivers. Irritable behavior and angry outbursts typically expressed as verbal or physical aggression: reckless or self-destructive behavior, hypervigilance *, exaggerated startle response*, problems with concentration, sleep disturbance*, prevalence of ptsd. Just world phenomenon (ronnie janoff bulman: prior mental health, coping styles (edna foe, dissociation, maladaptive cognitive schemas, exaggerates risk appraisals. I can"t keep myself safe: overgeneralizes emotional response.
