PY 358 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hypotension, Psychophysiology, Sympathetic Nervous System
13 Sep 2016
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Exam 1 study guide: outline of questions/application of concepts and terms. What are the different criteria for abnormal behavior: four d"s of abnormality. Patterns of behavior that interfere with normal daily routines/functioning. Behavior due to or the result of psychological or emotional distress. Individuals possessing abilities that distinguish them from the general public. Does not always mean it is abnormal behavior. Developmental trajectory is when symptoms vary by age. Downward drift is impairment as a result of psychological disorder. What is the prevalence of psychological disorder in children by age and sex: the rate of psychological disorders decreases as boys enter teen years, but increases as girls enter adolescence. Identify differences between categorical and dimensional approaches: categorical approach: an approach to understanding behavior that considers it from a qualitative perspective (shy or not shy) The dsm presents a primarily categorical approach because its either assumes that a person either has a disorder or does not.
