Ch 13 I what is abnormal behavior
Psychology 101 with Musumeci-szabo at Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
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Psychology in Action
Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (A La Carte Edition. Second Edition.)
Created: 2009-12-14
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legal definition-insanity
inability to distinguish right from wrong
medical model for abnormal behavior
assumes that is is useful to view abnormal behavior as a disease, led to more humane treatment for people who exhibited abnormal behavior
- criticized because converts moral and social questions into medical questions
psychological definition criteria of abnormal behavior
- deviation from social norms
- maladaptive: how does impact person's ability to function?
- causes personal distress: cause person pain?
stereotypes for psychological disorders
stereotypes are prevalent if deviant from social norm
what did Rosenham study show about the negative effects of labeling?
fine line between sanity/ insanity.
- power of a label
- awareness-> permites correction
About this deck
By: Anonymous
Textbook: Psychology in Action
Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (A La Carte Edition. Second Edition.)
Created: 2009-12-14
Size: 5 flashcards
Views: 29
Textbook:
Psychology in ActionPsychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (A La Carte Edition. Second Edition.)
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Views: 29
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