Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology Lance Entze PSY 410 Kidd Colt August 23‚ 2011 Historical Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology The idea or concept of abnormal psychology came about over 100 years ago. Over the last 100 years or so the definition of abnormal psychology has been rounded into certain core concepts that will be discussed later in the paper. The main definition of abnormal psychology is hard to pin point‚ however the core concepts give a structured outline of what abnormal psychology
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1.) Abnormal Observable Behaviors? In this case‚ Maria is showing severe symptoms of mania. While the person is asking her questions‚ she is answering them with rushed speech and she is stuttering as well. Not only is her speech affected‚ but also she is fidgeting a great deal throughout the video‚ which is known as hyperactivity. 2.) Abnormal Emotional States? Throughout the interview Maria’s mood is elated. She has inflated self-esteem. She has an attitude that she can do anything. She is talking
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Final Examination 1.Discuss the biopsychosocial theory of psychopathology. Can this theory be used in determining the development of borderline personality disorder? The Biopsychosocial Theory assumes that biological‚ psychological and socio-cultural factors play a significant role in the development of mental illness. This theory postulates that mental health and wellness are influenced by the complex interaction between the aforementioned factors and that these factors
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Abnormal Psychology Concepts and Diagnoses Discuss the concepts of normality and abnormality. (Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments‚ factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence) Defining Abnormality * There are several characteristics that can be viewed as components of abnormal behaviour. * These cannot be used independently‚ as no one component sufficiently defines abnormality
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Case Study in Abnormal Behavior Valvita Isaac PSY/410 April 4‚ 2011 Dr. Melda Jones CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper‚ which was produced for the class identified above‚ is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language‚ ideas and information‚ whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased‚ and that any and all assistance of any kind‚ which I received while
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The word abnormal refers to actions and behaviours that are seen to be different from majority. There have been many different explanations and views of abnormality suggested for 1000’s of years. One view is that of the Greek and Roman’s. Hippocrates taught that illness had natural causes. He perceived abnormal behaviour as a disease derived from internal physical problems. He believed it was an imbalance in the four humors that flowed through the body that caused abnormal behaviours. The four humors
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Table of Contents No Page Number 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I 2 ABSTRACT ii 3 INTRODUCTION : • Definition of abnormal psychology 1 4 ANXIETY DISORDER • Panic Disorder • Phobia • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 2 5 CAUSE OF ANXIETY DISORDER • Psychoanalytic Theories • Behavioural Theories 4 8 CONCLUSION 9 9 REFERENCE 10 Abstract Abnormal Psychology is the overview/study of the mental or psychological disorder of mankind which caused by several of
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Assignment 1 1). In regard to the issues of the extent of abnormal behavior‚ explain the following terms: epidemiology‚ prevalence‚ and lifetime prevalence. All branches of science have different methods for discerning and studying pertinent information as it relates to their particular field. In the mental health branch of science‚ epidemiology is the study‚ in a given population‚ of the distribution of mental health disorders‚ diseases or other health-related behaviors (Butcher & Hooley‚ 2013
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ORGANIZER: IB Psychology – ABNORMAL (Day 2 – Option) Learning Outcomes General framework (applicable to all topics in this option): MAIN INFO: Theories/Topics/People/Studies/Methodology/Notes Text (pgs) |To what extent do biological‚ cognitive | |136-137 | |and sociocultural factors influence |*Behavioral measures (like intelligence and short-term memory)
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Case Study in Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology/410 April 7‚ 2011 Nichelle J. Gause Case Study in Abnormal Psychology The study of any case in Abnormal Psychology views multiple aspects of self-concept and various behaviors and is the foundation of defining normal and abnormal behaviors. In the complex process of defining and exploring the vast concepts of behavior multi faceted information must be incorporated. Individual behaviors‚ perspectives‚ attitudes‚ and personal identity reveal
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