Introduction Flashcards
what are the 4D;’s in Abnormal Psychology
Distress
Dysfunction
Danger
Deviation/Deviance
what are the causes of abnormality?
Biological Causes
Psychological Causes
Sociocultural Causes
what are some examples of biological causes?
genetic inheritance, medical conditions, brain damage, exposure to environmental stimuli
what are some examples of psychological causes?
traumatic life experiences, learned associations, distorted perceptions, faulty ways of thinking
what are some examples of sociocultural causes?
disturbances in intimate relationships, problems in extended relationships, political or social unrest, and discrimination toward one’s social group.
how was abnormal behavior seen in prehistoric times?
Abnormal Behavior as Demonic Possession
how was abnormal behavior seen in Ancient Greece and Rome?
excess of body fluids but the scientific model emerged during this time
how was abnormal behavior seen in the Middle Ages and Renaissance?
Re-emergence of Spiritual Explanation
Dark Ages, sinners, witches, astrology, alchemy, magical rituals
what are the models that emerged during the 1800s to 1900s?
- Medical Model
- Mesmerism
- Hypnotism
- Cathartic Method
- Psychoanalytic Model
