01:830:340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dsm-5, Phlegm, Humorism
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Psychological disorder - psychological dysfunction associated with distress or impairment in functioning that is not a typical or culturally expected response. Phobia - psychological disorder characterized by marked and persistent fear of an object or situation. Abnormal behavior - actions that are unexpected and often evaluated negatively because they differ from typical or usual behavior. Psychological dysfunction refers to a breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. For example, if you are out on a date, it should be fun. But if you experience severe fear all evening, even though there is nothing to be afraid of, and the fear happens on every date, your emotions are not functioning properly. Having just a dysfunction is not enough to meet the criteria for a psychological disorder. The concept of impairment is useful, although not entirely satisfactory. For example, many people consider themselves shy or lazy. But if you are determine abnormality by itself.
