PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Having thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that fall far outside of the standards of what others are doing. This doesn"t mean all people who differ from norms of the group have a disorder. Deviance includes both those who fall well below and well above the standard of the group. If a person experiences intense negative feelings due to their behaviour, such as anxiety, sadness, or despair, this may be indicative of a psychological disorder. There are some exceptions and a person who is free of distress is not necessarily psychologically healthy. Example: bipolar patients in the manic phase often feel elated not distressed. Patients with antisocial personality disorder are also known to feel no remorse or distress when causing harm to other people. The behaviour tends to interfere with the person"s ability to function properly in their daily lives. Behaviours that are dysfunctional are often described as being maladaptive because they prevent an individual adapting well to their environment.
