EXAM 1 - intro

Question 1

The DSM-5 Definition of Psychological Disorders

Answer 1

Behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress and/or impairment in functioning, or increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or impairment

Question 2

Statistical (Infrequency) Model

Answer 2

Measures the frequency of a characteristic or behavior and calculates average occurrence
If the individual’s behavior frequency deviates significantly from the average, the behavior is considered “abnormal”

Question 3

The Cultural-Situational Model (Norm Violation)

Answer 3

Violation of the acceptable behavioral norms (rules) of a group
Pros: Allows for differences among social groups and applies values
Cons: May be hard to agree on norms and stigmatizes those who don’t conform

Question 4

The Harmful Dysfunction or Maladaptive Model

Answer 4

Abnormality is defined as maladaptive behavior that results in impairment in adaptive functioning (e.g., impairs ability to take care of basic needs, to fulfill roles/obligations, to develop/sustain good relationships)
ro: Looks at behavior in relation to functioning/need for treatment
Con: Should question whether one should adapt in all circumstances