1A. Normal vs Abnormal

Question 1

behavior that is typical, expected, and conforms to societal norms and standards

Answer 1

normal behavior

Question 2

characteristics include adaptive, functional, and does not cause significant distress or impairment

Answer 2

normal behavior

Question 3

behavior that deviates from societal norms, is maladaptive, and may cause significant distress or impairment

Answer 3

abnormal behavior

Question 4

characteristics include persistent, excessive, and interferes with daily functioning

Answer 4

abnormal behavior

Question 5

true or false: there’s a sharp dividing line between normal and abnormal

Answer 5

false (there is no sharp line)

Question 6

true or false: culture plays a role, and societal norms are constantly changing

Answer 6

true

Question 7

a psychological dysfunction within an individual that is associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response that is not typical or culturally expected

Answer 7

psychological disorder

Question 8

4 D’s in Abnormal Psychology

Answer 8

deviance
distress
danger
dysfunction

Question 9

behavior that is significantly different or atypical from societal norms or cultural expectations

Answer 9

deviance/deviant

Question 10

behavior causes significant emotional or psychological discomfort to the individual; individual is extremely upset

Answer 10

distress

Question 11

refers to a breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning

Answer 11

dysfunction

Question 12

behavior poses a risk of harm to the individual or others

Answer 12

dangerous

Question 13

refers to the cause or set of causes of a mental disorder

Answer 13

etiology

Question 14

the initial issue or symptom

Answer 14

presenting problem

Question 15

describes how quickly the symptoms began

Answer 15

onset

Question 16

sudden onset

Answer 16

acute

Question 17

gradual development over time

Answer 17

insidious

Question 18

describes the pattern of development and change over time

Answer 18

course

Question 19

symptoms resolve on their own

Answer 19

time-limited

Question 20

symptoms come and go

Answer 20

episodic

Question 21

symptoms are long-lasting

Answer 21

chronic

Question 22

the expected outcome of the disorder

Answer 22

prognosis

Question 23

likely recovery or improvement

Answer 23

good prognosis

Question 24

limited improvement or ongoing difficulties

Answer 24

poor prognosis

Question 25

study of the distribution and frequency of disorders in populations

Answer 25

epidemiology

Question 26

how many people currently have the disorder

Answer 26

prevalence

Question 27

number of new cases in a given time

Answer 27

incidence

Question 28

when two or more disorders occur together in the same person

Answer 28

comorbidity

Question 29

symptoms remain relatively stable over time without significant fluctuations

Answer 29

continuous course

Question 30

symptoms fluctuate, with periods of improvement followed by periods of worsening

Answer 30

waxing and waning course

Question 31

symptoms gradually worsen over time

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progressive course

Question 32

symptoms remain unchanged overtime

Answer 32

static course

Question 33

symptoms occur in distinct episodes with periods of stability in between

Answer 33

episodic course

Question 34

4Ps Model

Answer 34

predisposing factors precipitating factors perpetuating factors protective factors

Question 35

one situation but multiple outcomes

Answer 35

multifinality

Question 36

multiple situations but one outcome

Answer 36

equifinality

Question 37

risk factors that increase an individual's vulnerability to developing a mental health condition

Answer 37

predisposing factors

Question 38

immediate events or triggers that lead to the onset of symptoms

Answer 38

precipitating factors

Question 39

factors that maintain or prolong the symptoms of a mental health condition

Answer 39

perpetuating factors

Question 40

factors that reduce the likelihood of developing a mental health condition or mitigate its severity

Answer 40

protective factors