Psychology 2030A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Dorothea Dix, Dementia Praecox, William Tuke

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

Document Summary

Deviance = abnormal behavior broadens from simply being different to behaving differently. Goodness of fit = understanding behavior within a specific context. Culture = shared behavioral patterns and lifestyles that differentiate one group of people from another. Culture-bound syndrome = originally describes abnormal behaviors that were specific to a particular location or group. However, we now know that some of these behavioral patterns extend across ethnic groups and geographic areas. Eccentric behavior may violate societal norms but is not always negative or harmful to others. Frequency alone does not mean a behavior is maladaptive, but frequency can lead to two other conditions: distress and dysfunction. When one of these conditions is evident, the presence of a psychological disorder must be considered. Abnormal behavior = behavior that is inconsistent with the individual"s development, cultural, and societal norms, and creates emotional distress or interferes with daily functioning. Socioeconomic status (ses) = defined by family income and educational achievement.