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Abnormal psychology

The study of psychological disorders and the abnormal behaviors associated with them.

Subjective distress

Psychological suffering that indicates an individual may be experiencing a mental health issue.

Maladaptiveness

A characteristic indicating that a behavior or disorder impairs important areas of life, such as work, school, or relationships.

Statistical deviance

A measure of how uncommon or rare a behavior is within a population.

Violation of social norms

Behaviors that go against cultural standards and expectations.

Social discomfort

When a person's behavior causes others to feel uncomfortable.

Irrationality or unpredictability

Unexpected responses to stressors that deviate from typical responses.

Dangerousness

Behavior that poses a risk of harm to oneself or others.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, used by American psychologists to classify mental disorders.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, used by the World Health Organization to classify health conditions, including mental disorders.

Nomenclature

A system of naming that allows structuring of information and ease of communication among professionals.

Stigma

The negative attitudes and beliefs regarding individuals with mental illness that can impact their social standing and access to care.

Research methods in psychology

The systematic approaches used to investigate psychological phenomena, including case studies, observations, and experiments.

Observational studies

Research that studies subjects in their natural environments without manipulation.

Experimental studies

Research that involves manipulation of variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Somatogenic theory

The view that psychological disorders are caused by physical abnormalities or imbalances.

Psychogenic theory

The belief that psychological disorders arise from psychological factors and dysfunctions.

Lifetime prevalence

The percentage of individuals who have experienced a psychological disorder at any point in their life.

Incidence

The number of new cases of a disorder that occur in a population over a specified period.