Abnormal Behavior or Psychological Disorders Content as per College Board Abnormal Behavior 7-9 %
What is Normal? what you would call “normal”? Not who, what is normal? What characteristics make a person have “well-being”
Well being****As defined by Carol Ryff Self acceptance Positive relations with others Autonomy Environmental mastery Purpose in life Personal growth
What is a disorder? American Psychiatric Association A psychological disorder can be defined as a pattern of behaviors or psychological symptoms that cause significant personal distress and/or impairs the ability to function in one or more important areas of life.
The DSM-IV Published by the American Psychiatric Association Widely used diagnostic system Provides a set of criteria to make assessments Is the edition that AP Psych uses—there is a section in your book on page 598—you need to study this!
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