Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Johann Weyer, Mass Hysteria, Demonic Possession
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Is behaving deviantly (differently) abnormal: deviant behaviours differ from prevailing societal standards, deviant behaviour violates societal and cultural norms, but those norms are always changing, goodness of fit: understanding behaviour within a specific context. Group expectations: culture: shared behavioural patterns and lifestyles that differentiate one group of people from another. Development and maturity: as a child matures (physically, mentally, and emotionally), behaviours previously considered developmentally appropriate can become abnormal later on. Eccentricity: eccentric behaviour may violate societal norms but is not always negative or harmful to others. Is behaving dangerously abnormal: behaviour that is dangerous may signal the presence of a psychological disorder, dangerous behaviour alone is not necessary for the level of abnormality to be assigned. Is behaving dysfunctionally abnormal: distress and dysfunction. The history of abnormal behaviour and its treatment. Identified common psychological symptoms: hallucinations, delusions, melancholia, and mania.
