PSYC 2230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Classical Conditioning, Moral Treatment, Eating Disorder
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What is normal and abnormal: time and place are important, ex. A man kissing another man normal in many cultures: ex. A man driving a mail through his hand normal in certain cultures (reacting the passion of christ); abnormal in normal society: ex. A man barking like a dog normal if in a play or playing with his dog or kid or going to uga; abnormal in normal society: ex. Jennifer pees in closet depends on species (human vs dog), what is her age, does she have complete control over her body, is there abuse going on, is she afraid. Criteria for abnormal behavior the 4 d"s you do not need to have all four. Distress: there is a bell curve for most of our actions and behaviors. Individual suffers and want to be rid of the behavior: ex. drinking, doing drugs, compulsive disorder, anxiety, ex.
