![]() ![]() ![]() (The context of where a behavior is happening is also important when deciding whether a behavior is abnormal or not) -Only one of the three traits above have to be present for the behavior to be labeled as “abnormal” but typically two or 3 are present. EX: A woman who secretly makes herself vomit after every meal may never be seen by others as deviant, but this pattern of guilt may cause her to feel intense shame, guilt, or despair. The person engaging in behavior finds it troubling. Personal distress- Abnormal behavior involves personal distress over a long period of time. ![]() His belief separates him from society and prevents his everyday functioning. EX: A man who believes that he can endanger other people through his breathing may go to great lengths to avoid people so he won’t harm anyone. Maladaptive- Maladaptive behavior interferes with a person’s ability to function effectively in the world. EX: A woman who washes her hands three to four times an hour and takes 7 showers a day is abnormal because it deludes from what we consider acceptable. Abnormal behavior is… Deviant- Abnormal behavior is atypical or statistically unusual when atypical behavior deviates from what is acceptable in a culture. GROUP DUTIES Adri: -Intro into abnormal psychology - Anxiety disorders Andrew: -Therapy/ treatments - Class notes John: -Personality Disorders Ziyad: -SchizophreniaĪbnormal Behavior -The American Psychiatric Association defines abnormal behavior in medical terms as: a mental illness that affects or is manifested in a person’s brain and can affect the way the individual thinks, behaves, and interacts with others. John R, Ziyad R, Andrew C, Adri D Psychology Disorders and Treatments Presentation on theme: "John R, Ziyad R, Andrew C, Adri D Psychology Disorders and Treatments."- Presentation transcript: ![]()
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