Abnormal Psychology
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, Culture shared behavior patterns and lifestyles that differentiate one group from another
Goodness of fit understanding behavior within a specific context
Deviance behaving differently
Deviant behavior those that differ from prevailing societal "norms" or standards.
Culture - bound syndromes abnormal behaviors specific to a particular location or group.
Eccentricity May violate cultural norms, but not always neg. or harmful to others
dangerous behavior results from intense emotional states or may signal the presence of a psychological
disorder
abnormal behavior does not equate to dangerous behavior alone.
DSM-5 diagnostic criteria abnormal for that persons distress or functional impairment
context causes __________ or __________
_____________
abnormal behavior depends on context
Development and maturity as a child matures, behaviors that were once considered developmentally
appropriate and normal can be deemed abnormal
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders symptoms, clinical presentation, etiology, developmental stage and functional
(DSM-5) include impairment
(PSYC 3331) 2026 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Culture shared behavior patterns and lifestyles that differentiate one group from another
Goodness of fit understanding behavior within a specific context
Deviance behaving differently
Deviant behavior those that differ from prevailing societal "norms" or standards.
Culture - bound syndromes abnormal behaviors specific to a particular location or group.
Eccentricity May violate cultural norms, but not always neg. or harmful to others
dangerous behavior results from intense emotional states or may signal the presence of a psychological
disorder
abnormal behavior does not equate to dangerous behavior alone.
DSM-5 diagnostic criteria abnormal for that persons distress or functional impairment
context causes __________ or __________
_____________
abnormal behavior depends on context
Development and maturity as a child matures, behaviors that were once considered developmentally
appropriate and normal can be deemed abnormal
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders symptoms, clinical presentation, etiology, developmental stage and functional
(DSM-5) include impairment
