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16 Cards in this Set
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societal norms |
help to distinguish normal/abnormal behavior. not a reliable measure of abnormality because they vary in each culture. |
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herd instinct |
the tendency to push towards normalacy |
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statistical rarity |
significant deviation from the average. |
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personal discomfort |
makes the individual responsible for judging their own normality. |
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maladaptive behavior |
determines whether or not the person can function in society. |
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idiom of distress |
pattern of behavior by which people in a culture signify they are ill. |
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medical modle |
disease model of abnormal behavior that treats it like a disease. Concludes that abnormal behavior is biogenic. |
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biogenic |
caused by malfunction of the body |
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psychodynamic perspective |
the approach that states that abnormal behavior stems from childhood psychological conflicts. |
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behavioral perspective |
the approach that states that abnormal behavior stems from incorrect learining; bad behavior was rewarded and good behavior was not. |
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cognitive perspective |
The theory that abnormal behavior stems from thinking of yourself in maladaptive ways. |
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interpersonal perspective |
Abnormal behavior is the product of disordered personal relationships. |
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Sociocultural perspective |
Abnomal behavior is the result of social and cultural influences. |
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Neuroscience Approach |
Abnormal behavior is the result of neurochemical components. (treated with drugs) |
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psychogenic theory |
psychological disturbance is due to emotional distress. |
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general paresis |
gradual and irreversable breakdown of physical and mental functioning |
