The “4 D’s” in Abnormal Psychology are dysfunctional, distress, deviance, and danger. Dysfunctional is the behavior and feelings that may be deemed dysfunctional when they interfere with the person’s ability to hold a job, be able to form relationships, and function in daily life. Distress refers to the unsettling or unpleasant behavior that an individual displays. Deviant behavior is the violation of cultural norms. Finally, danger refers to an individual displaying harm to themselves or others. Culture Relativity is the view that what may be considered moral in society may be considered unmoral in another. Culture can affect determining whether or not a behavior is abnormal. In this essay we will take a look at different cultures and
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After the funeral, many will experience a great deal of grief and depression, depending on the relationship between the deceased and the individual. In America, the grief and bereavement period is expected to last approximately one year. If this period continues more than the expected time, it may be considered unhealthy and the person may need to consider other resources such as counseling. In Western cultures, if an individual is still mourning after two years, it is not classified as dysfunctional behavior. Western cultures view depressive symptoms as being normal emotional responses to different life experiences. However, these symptoms can keep the individual from functioning in their daily life. Chronic depression can put a strain on your job, family life, and social life as well. Culture differences associated with dysfunctional behavior may influence whether or not these individuals receive the help that is …show more content…
Dogs have become one of the most common pets for anyone to own. In the American culture although many may be afraid of dogs, majority of people begin to warm up to them overtime. If someone encounters a dog that is afraid, they usually ask the owner to remove the dog from house or put them away. In China, majority of the culture is deathly afraid of dogs. If an individual encounters a dog on the stairs of their apartment, they become terrified diving back into their room or stand up against the wall. If they are to see a dog outside peeing or walking around even with a leash, they are likely to curse at the owner and complain to the owner as well. Many even go to the extreme of closing their eyes, covering their ears, and screaming if a dog is to walk past them. The view of dogs in the Chinese culture is a very good example of distress behavior. The majority of Chinas population shows unsettling and unpleasant behavior when a dog is near. Although it is very odd, it proves that throughout cultures behaviors are viewed very differently. Culture plays a major part in identifying abnormal behaviors throughout other countries. The “4 D’s” vary from country to country as shown in the examples above. Research has proven that mental illnesses are looked at in a different context depending on the country which it is taken place in. However the different views of this behavior may cause an individual to lack the chance
After the funeral, many will experience a great deal of grief and depression, depending on the relationship between the deceased and the individual. In America, the grief and bereavement period is expected to last approximately one year. If this period continues more than the expected time, it may be considered unhealthy and the person may need to consider other resources such as counseling. In Western cultures, if an individual is still mourning after two years, it is not classified as dysfunctional behavior. Western cultures view depressive symptoms as being normal emotional responses to different life experiences. However, these symptoms can keep the individual from functioning in their daily life. Chronic depression can put a strain on your job, family life, and social life as well. Culture differences associated with dysfunctional behavior may influence whether or not these individuals receive the help that is …show more content…
Dogs have become one of the most common pets for anyone to own. In the American culture although many may be afraid of dogs, majority of people begin to warm up to them overtime. If someone encounters a dog that is afraid, they usually ask the owner to remove the dog from house or put them away. In China, majority of the culture is deathly afraid of dogs. If an individual encounters a dog on the stairs of their apartment, they become terrified diving back into their room or stand up against the wall. If they are to see a dog outside peeing or walking around even with a leash, they are likely to curse at the owner and complain to the owner as well. Many even go to the extreme of closing their eyes, covering their ears, and screaming if a dog is to walk past them. The view of dogs in the Chinese culture is a very good example of distress behavior. The majority of Chinas population shows unsettling and unpleasant behavior when a dog is near. Although it is very odd, it proves that throughout cultures behaviors are viewed very differently. Culture plays a major part in identifying abnormal behaviors throughout other countries. The “4 D’s” vary from country to country as shown in the examples above. Research has proven that mental illnesses are looked at in a different context depending on the country which it is taken place in. However the different views of this behavior may cause an individual to lack the chance