Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Urinary Retention, Bilateral Cingulotomy, Kindling Model

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

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Abnormal: all behavior is on a continuum, conceptual definitions: Statistical: abnormal = infrequent no distinction of desirable versus undesirable ex. Deviations from ideal mental health importance of attaining goals, being self-actualized not everyone is self-actualized, but this doesn"t mean that they"re ill. Cultural norms assumes deviant behaviors reflect the lifestyles of cultures having visions is normal in some. Cultural relativism abnormality is defined by culture. Religious pope hears the voice of god. Distressing physical and psychological discomfort . Danger causing harm: surgeon general distress, disability, risk of death, loss of freedom, behavior that departs from a norm, is harmful, dsm-iv-tr: syndrome or pattern associated with distress, disability, hallucinations, delusions, practical definitions: cultures culture. Dsm-iv risk of death, pain, disability, loss of freedom. Level of current functioning: gaf scale: 100 is superior functioning, 1 is sever danger, diagnosis requires: symptoms, distress, impairment in functioning.