PSYC 102 Chapter : Psyc102c - Ch16 - Psychological Disorders.docx
10 Dec 2012
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Deviance: when behavior break norm/laws, will be viewed as disturbed if these unstated norms are broken, especially of others are made uncomfortable. Some norms are relative within society eg talking to oneself, staring at others in elevator. Ancient times, believed abnormalities was caused by supernatural forces, work of the devil. Bizzare behavior = evil spirit trying to escape from a person"s body. To release the spirit, used procedure called trephination, using sharp tool to drill 2 cm hole in skull, some survived, many died. Each of us have some degree of vulnerability for developing a psychological disorder, given sufficient stress. Vulnerability: genetic factor, low social support, personality factors (low self-esteem) Stressors: economic adversity, environmental trauma, interpersonal stresses or losses, occupational setbacks or demands. Problems: the categories are so detailed and specific that many people don"t fit neatly (50%), may share certain symptoms only, Dimensional system, relevant behaviors are rated along a severity measure - extensions from normal functioning.
