Some Myths And Misconceptions About Abnormal
LP Psy disorderA intro 112/31/08Some Myths and Misconceptions about AbnormalBehaviorMyth orMisconceptionAbnormal behavioris always bizarre.FactThe behavior of many people who arediagnosed as having a mental disorderoften cannot be distinguished from that of“normal” people. I one case, Jim is an unemployed, singleman who says that what really bothershim is that he has a special power. Hecan influence other people with the wayhe breathes. This would be consideredbizarre. Janet who is depressive, her behaviorwould not be considered bizarre.Normal andFew, if any, types of behavior displayed byabnormal behavior individuals with a mental disorder areare different in kind. unique to them. Abnormal behavior oftenconsists of a poor fit between the behaviorand the situation in which it is enacted.People with amental disorder aredangerous.With the exception of a few people, such asthose with antisocial personality disorder,most people with a mental disorder are notdangerous.Once people havea mental disorder,they will never getrid of it.Most people can be successfully treated fora mental disorder.
LP Psy disorderA intro 212/31/08What is abnormal behavior?What is normal behavior?The common usage of the word abnormal is not the sameas how we use the word abnormal in psychology.
LP Psy disorderA intro 312/31/08Normal and Abnormal BehaviorWhat is the difference between normal and abnormal?Human behavior lies on a continuum from “normal” to“abnormal”.normalabnormalWhen does normal behavior become abnormal behavior?Psychologists use the following guidelines whenassessing whether behavior is abnormal: Distressing Dysfunctional (maladaptive) Deviant
LP Psy disorderA intro 412/31/08DistressWhen a person experiences considerable emotionaldistress, they may have a psychological disorder. Thiscan range from being sad and depressed, anxious,agitated or frightened by objects or hallucinations. Do these behaviors cause personal distress? Are they troubled by these feelings?If behavior is distressing to the individual, psychologistsmay consider the behavior abnormal. However, somepeople with anti-social personality disorder, schizophreniaor bipolar disorder are not distressed by these feelings,objects or perceptions.
LP Psy disorderA intro 512/31/08DysfunctionalSome experts believe that the best way to distinguishbetween normal and abnormal behavior is to see if thebehavior leads to healthy or unhealthy functioning.Is the behavior dysfunctional for the individual or forsociety? Is it maladaptive? Does it interfere with the person’s ability to formsatisfying relationships (both personal orprofessional)?o Eg. shouting and yelling at co-workers, familymembers, etc.o Having troubles getting enough sleepo Sleeping too much Is the person a danger to themselves or others?Both distressing and dysfunctional behavior can be moredisturbing if the person cannot control their reactions orare unaware of the reasons for their distress anddysfunction.
LP Psy disorderA intro 612/31/08DeviantIs the behavior a large departure from the norms of theirsociety? Is the behavior considered strange within theperson’s own culture? Is the behavior a serious deviation from the socialnorms of that culture? What is considered normal within a culture is notnecessarily normal in another culture. Likewise, what is abnormal in one is not necessarilyabnormal in another. In some cultures it is normal for women to appear inpublic bare-breasted. It would be abnormal for afemale executive in an industrialized culture to go towork that way.
LP Psy disorderA intro 712/31/08Who assesses these criteria? psychiatrists clinical psychologistsWhen abnormal behavior becomes extreme, people arejudged to have a psychological disorder. The difficulty inassessing a psychological disorder is distinguishing between normal behavior and extremebehavior and the presence or absence of the symptoms.
LP Psy disorderA intro 812/31/08What is abnormal?Abnormal behavior is behavior that is personallydistressing, personally dysfunctional, and/or so culturaldeviant that other people judge it to be inappropriate ormaladaptiveUsing the criteria of Distressing, Dysfunctional, and Deviant,decide whether the following behaviors represents normal,abnormal behavior, or it depends on the context.1.Alan’s performance at work has suffered because hehas been drinking alcohol to excess. Several coworkers have suggested that he seek help for hisproblem, but he thinks that they’re getting alarmedover nothing. “I just enjoy a good time once in awhile,” he says.2.Monica has gone away to college and feels lonely,sad, and dejected. Her grades are fine, and she getsalong okay with the other students in the dormitory,but inside, she’s choked with gloom, hopelessness,and despair.
LP Psy disorderA intro 912/31/08What is abnormal?Abnormal behavior is behavior that is personallydistressing, personally dysfunctional, and/or so culturaldeviant that other people judge it to be inappropriate ormaladaptiveUsing the criteria of Distressing, Dysfunctional, and Deviant,decide whether the following behaviors represents normal,abnormal behavior, or it depends on the context.3.Boris believes that he’s Napoleon reborn. Hebelieves that he is destined to lead the U.S. militaryforces into a great battle to recover California tospace aliens.4.Natasha panics with anxiety whenever she leaves herhome. Her problem escalated gradually until she wasabsent from work so often that she was fired. Shehasn’t been out of her house in nine months and isdeeply troubled by her problem.
bizarre. Janet who is depressive, her behavior would not be considered bizarre. Normal and abnormal behavior are different in kind. Few, if any, types of behavior displayed by individuals with a mental disorder are unique to them. Abnormal behavior often consists of a poor fit betwe
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