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| What is abnormal behavior? |
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unusual
social deviance
emotional distress
maladaptive
dangerous
faulty perceptions of reality |
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Abnormal behavior
Continuity hypothesis |
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Definition
the terms "insanity" and "mental illness" should not be used.
disorders are on a continuum |
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Abnormal Behavior
Discontinuity hypothesis |
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Definition
| only strong terms can accurately portray true nature of abnormal behavior |
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| What is the source of abnormality? |
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Definition
people used to believe that it was due to demonic possession which was removed via exorcism.
some groups still believe this |
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Source of Abnormality:
Psychological Model |
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Definition
Psychodynamic
Behaviorism
Humanistic
Cognitive |
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Definition
| source is internal conflict |
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Definition
| source is maladaptive conditioning |
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Source of Abnormality
Humanistic |
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Definition
| source is detachment of self-image due to the demands of others; roadblock to self-actualization |
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Source of Abnormality
Cognitive |
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Definition
| source is irrational or distorted thinking |
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Source of Abnormality
Biopsychosocial Model: |
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Definition
| source is a combination of biology, psychological factors, and socialization |
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Term
Psychological Disorders
DSM-5 definition |
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Definition
behavioral, emotional, or cognitive dysfunctions that are :
unexpected in their cultural context and
associated with personal distress or
substantial impairment in functioning |
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Term
| Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
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Definition
autism spectrum disorders
ADHD
Dyslexia
Motor Disorders
Intellectual Disability |
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Term
| Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Definition
Autism is on a continuum
Asperger's is considered high functioning Autism
Impaired social development
diminished communication skills
restrictive/repetitive behavior
males are 4x morel likely to be autistic than females |
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Term
| Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Definition
ADHD
Difficulty in focusing one's attention on a single task
Tendency toward hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors |
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Term
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Definition
| ritalin, a stimulant, used for children |
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Term
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Definition
Most common Tic disorder
characterized by sudden urges to engage in repetitive behavior (called tic) |
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Definition
blinking one's eyes
smacking one's lips |
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Definition
| combination of verbal and motor tic |
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Term
| Coprolalia ( Tourette's disorder) |
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Definition
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Term
| Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders |
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Definition
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Delusional disorder |
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Definition
hallucinations
paranoia
bizarre delusions
disorganized thinking |
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Term
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Definition
erotomanic
grandiose
jealous
persecutory
mixed |
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Term
Delusional Disorder
erotomanic |
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Definition
| believes that someone is in love with him or her |
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Term
Delusional Disorder
grandiose |
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Definition
| believes that s/he is the greatest, strongest, fastest, richest, and/or most intelligent person ever |
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Term
Delusional Disorder
persecutory |
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Definition
| believes that someone is following him/her to do some harm in some way |
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Term
Delusional Disorder
somatic |
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Definition
| believes he/she has a disease or medical condition |
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Term
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Definition
| having feats of more than one subtype |
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Definition
Bipolar Disorder
Clinical Depression |
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Term
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Definition
AKA Major Depressive Disorrder
-recurrent depression
-often requires antidepressant medication such as SSRi (Selective Serotonine Reuptake Inhibitor)
-5 -10% of the U.S. population experiences clinical depression in a given year |
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Term
| Characteristics of Clinical Depression |
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Definition
an all encompassing low mood
diminished self-esteem
loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities |
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