Chapter 15 Psychological Disorders PART ONE

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A _____________________________________________________ is set of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling in terms of social functioning, work endeavors, and other aspects of life.

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psychological disorder

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________________________________________________________ psychology is the academic field devoted to the study of psychological disorders.

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Abnormal

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_____________________________ behaviors are behaviors or actions that run counter to what is in one's own best interest.

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Maladaptive

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_____________________________ behavior is behavior that is atypical, dysfunctional, distressful, and/or deviant.

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Abnormal

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One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ________________________. The question that we use to analyze this: Is the behavior considered abnormal?

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typicality

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One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ________________________. The question that we use to analyze this: Is the behavior interfering with daily life?

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dysfunction

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One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ________________________. The question that we use to analyze this: Is the behavior causing the person to be upset?

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distress

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One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ________________________. The question that we use to analyze this: Is the behavior outside of societal rules?

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deviance

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We define abnormal behavior on a ____________________; anyone can experience similar symptoms so there is a range from normal to abnormal.

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continuum

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Psychological disorders are _______________-defined. The normal in your social group or country may be defined differently elsewhere.

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culturally