3. What Is Abnormal?
Deviating from the normal or average
The study of behavior patterns that diverge
widely from generally accepted norms
4. WAYS TO DEFINE ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Two ways to define abnormal psychology
1. Statistical Deviation
2. Maladaptiveness
5. Statistical Deviation
Those who
Most human stray too
characteristi far from
cs are nicely the average
distributed on this
along a curve are
smooth bell- then
shaped curve considered
abnormal.
6. Maladaptiveness
1. Maladaptive to one's self - inability to reach
goals, to adapt to the demands of life
2. Maladaptive to society - interferes,
disrupts social group functioning.
9. Anxiety Disorders
People with anxiety disorders feel an
abnormal amount from common things
In all types of anxiety disorders,
anxiety is the main symptom
10. Types Of Anxiety Disorders
Four major types of anxiety disorders
1. Generalized anxiety or panic disorders
2. Phobias
3. Obsessive-compulsive disorders
4. Post traumatic stress disorder
11. Phobias
A fear of a specific stimulus or situation
The sufferer of a phobia usually knows that the
fear is irrational but cannot do anything about it
12. Types Of Phobias
Phobia has three sub-classes:
1. Simple Phobia
2. Social Phobia
3. Agoraphobia
13. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
An obsession is the persistent intrusion of unwelcome thoughts, images,
or impulses, that cause anxiety
A compulsion is an irresistible urge to carry out certain acts or rituals
that reduce anxiety
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Know that their behavior is irrational but are unable to resist
Resistance only causes them to become anxious and only the carrying
out of the act will relieve that anxiety
14. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Caused by a traumatic event that overwhelms a
person
Ruins their ability to cope with a situation
Can cause flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, and
guilt.
Extremely long lasting
16. MOOD DISORDERS
Disturbances of normal mood
Also known as affective disorders
17. Types Of Mood Disorders
Two general classifications for mood disorders
1. Bipolar Disorders (manic-depression)
Swings from depression (extreme sadness) to mania
(extreme happiness)
2. Depressive Disorders
Extended, unexplainable periods of sadness
19. Personality Disorders
A person with a personality disorder
Uses improper and immature ways to deal
with problems or situations
Does not feel like they are doing anything
wrong
Thus do not want to change their behavior
21. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
characterized by a disintegration of thought
processes and of emotional responsiveness.
The psychiatrist Kurt Schneider listed the
forms of psychotic symptoms that he thought
distinguished schizophrenia from other
psychotic disorders.
22. Schizophrenia patient may experience
hallucinations Delusions (often bizarre or
persecutory in nature)
This is divided into two sub-categories
1. Persecutory delusions
2. Delusions of reference
3. Positive and negative symptoms
23. Causes
Genetic and environmental factors play a role
schizophrenia.
Genetic
There are more chances if disease was present
in ancestors.
Environment
drug use , Living in an urban environment
24. social isolation and immigration related
to social adversity, racial discrimination,
family dysfunction, unemployment, and
poor housing conditions
26. Uncommon psychiatric condition in which
patients present with circumscribed
symptoms of non-bizarre delusions
Believes that he is the greatest, strongest,
fastest, most intelligent person ever
27. Symptoms
Patient expresses an idea or belief with
unusual persistence
The individual tends to be humorless and
oversensitive, especially about the belief
29. Substance Use Disorder
Include substance abuse and substance
dependence
It refers to the overindulgence in and
dependence of a drug or other chemical
The disorder is characterized by a pattern of
continued pathological use of a medication, non-
medically indicated drug or toxin
30. Causes
Adverse social consequences related to drug use,
such as
Failure to meet work
Family
School obligations
Interpersonal conflicts, or legal problems
31. Dissociative Disorders
Also called group of disorder
Characterized by a disruption in the
normal functioning of consciousness,
identity, memory, or the world
around me
Can be acute or chronic
35. How Do Psychologists View Suicide?
In the psychological sciences, most
suicidologists admit degrees of suicide
are based on individuals' beliefs, strength
of intentions, and attitudes
36. How People Have Explained Abnormal Behavior?
The legal definition of abnormality declares a
person insane when a person is not able to
judge between right and wrong
