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Abnormal behavior |
A psychological dysfunction within an individual that is associated with distress or impairment in functioning as a response that is not typical or culturally expected. |
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Psychological dysfunction |
Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. |
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Distress/impairment |
Difficulty performing appropriate and expected roles A loss or abnormality in physiology, psychological, or anatomical function. |
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Psychopathology |
The scientific study of psychological disorders |
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Prevalence |
Number of people with the disorder at a given time |
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Incidence |
Number of new cases in a given time period (# of people who develop the disorder) |
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Course of disorder |
Pattern; onset (acute vs. Gradual/insidious), time-limited vs. Episodic vs. Chronic |
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Prognosis |
The expected course and outcome of the disorder |
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Etiology |
Causes of the disorder, how & why it developed |
