PSYC 2030U Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Psychosexual Development, Blind Experiment, Neurology
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Extreme expressions of otherwise normal emotions, behaviours and cognitive processes. Associated with distress or impairment in functioning. These behaviours would not be accepted by other members of our society: violating social norms: another view for behaviour being considered abnormal. Useful for considering important cultural differences in psychological disorders. A breakdown in cognitive, emotional or behavioural functioning: example: being on a date, but experiencing severe fear all evening and anting to just go home when there is nothing to unafraid of. If this fear happens on every date than your emotions are not functioning properly. Check your understanding of the definitions of abnormal behaviour. Write the letter for any, all or none of the following definitions in the blanks a) social norm violation b) impairment in functioning c) dysfunction d) distress. Jan"s neighbour collects aluminum cans and attaches them to the inside walls of her house for decoration.
