Abnormal Behavior and Psychopathy Overview

These flashcards cover key terminology related to abnormal behavior, mental disorders, and psychopathy from the lecture notes.

Abnormality

Deviation from cultural norms indicating potential psychological issues.

Maladaptive Behavior

Behavior that disrupts an individual’s functioning and life.

Statistical Infrequency

A criterion determining abnormality based on the rarity of behavior.

Social Norms

Expectations regarding acceptable behavior within a culture.

DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

A classification system for mental disorders.

Trephining

An ancient surgical procedure where a hole is drilled into the skull.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A condition marked by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Malignant Narcissism

A term describing narcissism in conjunction with antisocial traits.

Personality Disorders

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior.