PSYCH 2AP3 Chapter 1: Ch.1 - Basics and Terms.pdf
27 Mar 2014
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Family aggregation: whether or not a disorder runs in families. Abnormality / disorder: no consensus on a definition, prototype kind of model of abnormality. Assess the degree a given person resembles the prototype: varies with society and time, the world around us: elements of abnormality, suffering. Not necessary or sufficient element of abnormality: maladaptiveness. Behaviour interferes with our well-being and ability to enjoy our work and relationships. Statistically rare and very undesirable, make value judgments. Fail to follow conventional social and moral rules. Depends on magnitude of violation and how often others violate it. Social discomfort violating a social rule causing those around them to feel uncomfortable and uneasy. When someone uncontrollably does something unconventional and irrational. Provides us with nomenclature (a naming system) and allows us to structure information in a helpful way. Social and political implications of classifying disorders to further treat them. Syndrome: single indicator of a problem, affect, behaviour or cognition.
