Abnormal behavior is defined as behavior that is not normal; what does that mean? How do we know if behavior is normal or not? The field of psychology uses four distinct definitions to define abnormal behavior‚ these are; Statistical Definition‚ Social Norm Deviance‚ Subjective Discomfort‚ and the Inability to Function Normally. Each of these definitions has distinct characteristics which separate each from the other. Statistical Definition is taking a mathematical approach to defining what normal
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UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 1 UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND ABNORMAL HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN SOCIETY ZINAB PEYKANI MACHIANI GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 2 Abstract The purpose of this study is to better understand the difference between normal and abnormal behavior in society. Everyone has their own perception of what is normal and what is abnormal and live their lives accordingly. The purpose here is show that there is no definite way of
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Case Study in Abnormal Behavior Research supports both arguments in nature vs. nurture. Biological factors are considered while the child is still in the womb‚ such as stressors and hormone levels. Genetic factors also play a role in determining if an individual will commit a criminal act‚ and diagnosing the person with Anti Social Personality Disorder (ASPD) (Meyers‚ 2006). Another factor that is considered is the environment in which a person grows up in (nurture). For example‚ a child experiencing
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Case #1: Abby Thurmond is clearly suffering from Bulimia Nervosa. She seemingly meets all the criteria and is a prime candidate for the disease. Being from an urban area‚ such as Miami‚ has put her at a higher risk. The social learning and cultural ideas she is constantly exposed to may have played a role in the start and continuation of her disorder. Also‚ Abby is described as “single‚ independent‚ and devoted to her work.” These characteristics may lead to perfectionism which is a common personality
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Critical Thinking: Abnormal There are many different ways to define abnormal behavior. You could define abnormal behavior with the statistical definition or the social norm deviance. One way to define normal and abnormal is to use a statistical definition. Frequently occurring behavior would be considered normal‚ and behavior that is rare would be abnormal. That kind of definition works fine with a behavior such as talking to others‚ as the two rarer possibilities would be not talking to anyone
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Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior PSY/202 Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior What is normal behavior? Normal behavior differs from one person to the next. It may be normal for one person to talk to themselves while another person finds this abnormal. To me‚ normal behavior is dealing with each day as it comes. Most people have a routine they follow. This could be going to work and being productive‚ staying home doing chores‚ or in school learning new things. Normality is an individual preference
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Psychology and systems: Abnormal Behavior and Mental Health Morgan Bley West Chester University Summary: Abnormal psychology is the study of abnormal or atypical behavior in people. There are many things group into the category of atypical behavior. For example mental illness but being left handed is also considered atypical but is not an abnormality. Sometimes it is hard to use one definition to describe what abnormal psychology is. According to Saul McLeod (2008) abnormal psychology can be
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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 Maladaptive Behavior Briefly describe each of the major theoretical perspectives in maladaptive behavior. Which of the perspectives do you believe is the ‘right’ perspective‚ or is there a ‘right’ perspective? Biological Perspective: Suggests that all disorders physical or behavioral have biological causes. Causes may lie in heredity‚ genetic accident‚ or bodily infection‚ or trauma(Sarason‚ 2005) Psychodynamic Perspective: Point of view that emphasizes thoughts and emotions
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When the violation of social norms occurs you most likely are experiencing deviant behaviors. These forms of behaviors have been also considered abnormal in some cases. What is crime to you? Rape‚ murder‚ burglary; all have been considered deviant forms of behaviors by society. Although‚ taking it into consideration what might seem as corruptive to some might not be to others. Sometimes deviance and abnormalities do not coordinate. “Some forms of deviance are not violations of the criminal laws‚
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