PSYCH 270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: General Paresis Of The Insane, Abnormal Psychology, Managed Care
1 Aug 2017
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The page # where you can find the answer is in parentheses: define abnormal psychology. (2) The field of science that is dedicated to the studies of fascinating problems. The study of behavior that is abnormal and attempts to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning: list and define the four ways of describing abnormality. (3-4) Deviant: acting in ways that are different than usual, maybe bizarre behaviors. Deviance varies from society to society and across time periods. Judgements of abnormality also depend on certain circumstances and norms. Dysfunctional: when something is interfering with someone"s ability to be productive in their daily life. Something may be upsetting, distracting, or causing confusion so as to prevent people from being able to care from themselves in situations that would be considered simple such as grocery shopping or minimal social interactions. Dangerous: when someone"s actions and behaviors present an immediate danger to themselves or to those around them.
