Abnormal Psychology - 6th Canadian Edition
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What is the primary focus The study of mental disorders and maladaptive
of abnormal psychology? behaviors.
What are the key criteria Statistical rarity, violation of social norms, personal
used to define abnormal distress, and dysfunction.
behavior?
What is the A framework that considers biological, psychological,
biopsychosocial model in and social factors in understanding mental health.
psychology?
What is the difference A psychological disorder refers to a pattern of
between a psychological behavior that disrupts functioning, while mental illness
disorder and a mental is a broader term that includes various disorders.
illness?
What role do cultural Cultural factors influence what is considered normal
factors play in defining or abnormal behavior, as norms vary across cultures.
abnormal behavior?
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Terms in this set (5)
What is the primary focus The study of mental disorders and maladaptive
of abnormal psychology? behaviors.
What are the key criteria Statistical rarity, violation of social norms, personal
used to define abnormal distress, and dysfunction.
behavior?
What is the A framework that considers biological, psychological,
biopsychosocial model in and social factors in understanding mental health.
psychology?
What is the difference A psychological disorder refers to a pattern of
between a psychological behavior that disrupts functioning, while mental illness
disorder and a mental is a broader term that includes various disorders.
illness?
What role do cultural Cultural factors influence what is considered normal
factors play in defining or abnormal behavior, as norms vary across cultures.
abnormal behavior?
