Topic 1 DQ 1
Define "abnormal behavior" using the four Ds. Give an example of each. including
possible stigmas that might be seen as well.
Hello Class,
Clinical scientists call behaviors that aren't in line with social and cultural norms
"abnormal," but there isn't a single term for it. Researchers have found that
people with psychological abnormalities often have the four D's: deviance,
distress, dysfunction, and danger. This standard helps researchers sort and label
these kinds of behaviors (Comer & Comer, 2021).
Topic 1 DQ 1
Define "abnormal behavior" using the four Ds. Give an example of each. including
possible stigmas that might be seen as well.
The four D's to define abnormal behavior are deviance, distress, dysfunction, and
danger.
Deviance refers to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that are different from what
society accepts as normal. For example, a young woman is shown with brass rings
around her neck which are used to length her neck. In our culture, this is seen as
deviant behavior but in the young girl's culture, it is normal.
Distress is when an individual is no longer having positive thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors, for example, the people who enjoy swimming in cold temperatures are
not seen as in distress because they interpret the feelings from swimming in the cold
to be a positive experience.
Dysfunction is when the behavior interferes with daily functioning, like getting out of
bed, washing oneself, eating properly, working, etc. An example of dysfunction
would be someone with severe depression who is unable to get out of bed, clean, or
eat properly.
Danger refers to a behavior becoming dangerous for the individuals and/or those
around them. An example used in the book was Alberto's diet was dangerous for
himself and the amount of ammunition and arms he had was dangerous to the
people around him.
Comer, R. J., & Comer, J. S. (2021). Abnormal psychology (11th ed.). Worth
Publishers.
Define "abnormal behavior" using the four Ds. Give an example of each. including
possible stigmas that might be seen as well.
Hello Class,
Clinical scientists call behaviors that aren't in line with social and cultural norms
"abnormal," but there isn't a single term for it. Researchers have found that
people with psychological abnormalities often have the four D's: deviance,
distress, dysfunction, and danger. This standard helps researchers sort and label
these kinds of behaviors (Comer & Comer, 2021).
Topic 1 DQ 1
Define "abnormal behavior" using the four Ds. Give an example of each. including
possible stigmas that might be seen as well.
The four D's to define abnormal behavior are deviance, distress, dysfunction, and
danger.
Deviance refers to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that are different from what
society accepts as normal. For example, a young woman is shown with brass rings
around her neck which are used to length her neck. In our culture, this is seen as
deviant behavior but in the young girl's culture, it is normal.
Distress is when an individual is no longer having positive thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors, for example, the people who enjoy swimming in cold temperatures are
not seen as in distress because they interpret the feelings from swimming in the cold
to be a positive experience.
Dysfunction is when the behavior interferes with daily functioning, like getting out of
bed, washing oneself, eating properly, working, etc. An example of dysfunction
would be someone with severe depression who is unable to get out of bed, clean, or
eat properly.
Danger refers to a behavior becoming dangerous for the individuals and/or those
around them. An example used in the book was Alberto's diet was dangerous for
himself and the amount of ammunition and arms he had was dangerous to the
people around him.
Comer, R. J., & Comer, J. S. (2021). Abnormal psychology (11th ed.). Worth
Publishers.
