Abnormal Psychology
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,Psychological abnormality, what is it? Pattern of behaviors, emotions, or thoughts deviating from social norm
What are the 4 D's? deviance, distress, dysfunction, danger
What is deviance? thoughts or behaviors deviating from social norm
● For thoughts and behaviors to be deemed deviant depends on the culture &
society
What is an example of deviant behavior? ● Not wearing clothes when going to the store
● Urinating on the floor of a library
● Yelling at anyone you see on the street.
What is Distress? person experiences emotional pain, suffering, or harm to self/others.
● Some people may not find their behavior or thoughts distressing but others might
What's an example of distressing behavior? ● feeling distressed because you didn't flick the light 5 times (OCD)
● Feeling like you are the worst person in the world for existing
● Mother is is worried because daughter won't stop eating her own hair.
What is Dysfunction? Thoughts or behaviors significantly impaired important areas of life such as social,
occupational, academic, or personal
MOST IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING IF YOU HAVE A DISORDER
What's an example of dysfunction? ● Not completing you assignments and falling behind because you have no energy
to get out of bed
● Blocking all your friends because you have the irrational belief they hate you
● Showing up late to work because you needed to drive back home to make sure
you didn't leave the stove on 8 times
What is Danger? behaviors that are harmful to themselves or others
What is an example of Danger ● Planning to commit suicide because the voices wont stop
● Cutting yourself because it alleviates anxiety
● Planning to murder your neighbor because you believe they're stalking you
What did Thomas Szaz say & mean? He was a psychiatrist who said "Mental illness is a myth"
●Some disorders shouldn't be classified as such because abnormality is subjective
●Labeling people w/ disorders causes more harm by separating them as the "other"
in society
What is stigma? Negative attitudes or behaviors toward a person or group, based on a belief that
they possess negative traits.
Chapters 1, 3 & 4 2026 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers,
Rationales & Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Psychological abnormality, what is it? Pattern of behaviors, emotions, or thoughts deviating from social norm
What are the 4 D's? deviance, distress, dysfunction, danger
What is deviance? thoughts or behaviors deviating from social norm
● For thoughts and behaviors to be deemed deviant depends on the culture &
society
What is an example of deviant behavior? ● Not wearing clothes when going to the store
● Urinating on the floor of a library
● Yelling at anyone you see on the street.
What is Distress? person experiences emotional pain, suffering, or harm to self/others.
● Some people may not find their behavior or thoughts distressing but others might
What's an example of distressing behavior? ● feeling distressed because you didn't flick the light 5 times (OCD)
● Feeling like you are the worst person in the world for existing
● Mother is is worried because daughter won't stop eating her own hair.
What is Dysfunction? Thoughts or behaviors significantly impaired important areas of life such as social,
occupational, academic, or personal
MOST IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING IF YOU HAVE A DISORDER
What's an example of dysfunction? ● Not completing you assignments and falling behind because you have no energy
to get out of bed
● Blocking all your friends because you have the irrational belief they hate you
● Showing up late to work because you needed to drive back home to make sure
you didn't leave the stove on 8 times
What is Danger? behaviors that are harmful to themselves or others
What is an example of Danger ● Planning to commit suicide because the voices wont stop
● Cutting yourself because it alleviates anxiety
● Planning to murder your neighbor because you believe they're stalking you
What did Thomas Szaz say & mean? He was a psychiatrist who said "Mental illness is a myth"
●Some disorders shouldn't be classified as such because abnormality is subjective
●Labeling people w/ disorders causes more harm by separating them as the "other"
in society
What is stigma? Negative attitudes or behaviors toward a person or group, based on a belief that
they possess negative traits.
