PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Psychological disorders describe behaviors or mental activities related to several types of distress or a major impairment in one's ability to function in daily life. Behaviors or mental activities may indicate psychological disorders when they meet certain criteria.

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Behavior is deemed abnormal when it meets certain criteria that includes being unusual, indicating a faulty “perception” of reality, causing distress, being self-defeating, dangerous, and socially unacceptable. While it is true that anxiety characterizes some psychological disorders, many people become anxious every so often without being diagnosed with a disorder. An individual tends to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder if their behavior is causing distress or a significant impairment in functioning.

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