What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of dangerousness? - answer✔An exception to
this abnormality indicator is soldiers in combat, or people who race car drive or keep a poisonous
snake as a pet
Why do we need to classify mental disorders? (4) - answer✔(why)
1. creates a nomenclature (common language and shorthand) for diagnosis
2. defining set symptoms helps us structure/organize information better
3. this ensures reliability for diagnoses and facilitates research
4. defines the range of problems a health professional can address
What are the disadvantages of classification? (3) - answer✔(what)
1. Loss of information about individual
2. Stigma, stereotyping, and labelling associated with diagnosis
3. Impact of self-concept following a label (i.e., they are not their mental illness)
Explain the DSM definition of mental disorders (2 parts) - answer✔1) Clinically significant
disturbance (in behaviour, emotion regulation, or cognitive functioning) thought to reflect a 2)
dysfunction in (biological, psychological, socio-cultural, or developmental) processes necessary
for mental functioning
Identify how culture can influence the definition of Abnormal Psychology (2) - answer✔(how)
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