Statistical infrequency and failure to function adequately

• What is the term used for the study of psychological disorders?

  Psycopainy
• What does the perspective of "considered" refer to in psychological evaluation?

  It evaluates behaviors through a practical checklist
• What is a key aspect of psychological disorders according to the text?

  They may not prevent adequate functioning
• What is the term for the inability to cope with demands of everyday life?

  Agoraphobia
• What are the seven functions of behavior according to Rasenman and Seligman (1989)?

  They include various aspects of behavior evaluation
• What are the seven functions of behavior as per Rasenman and Seligman (1989)?

  1. Maladaptive behavior affecting others
  2. Observer discomfort causing distress
  3. Unpredictability in behavior
  4. Maladaptive behavior interfering with well-being
  5. Personal distress caused by behavior
  6. Violation of moral standards
  7. Inability to function adequately
• What is the IQ threshold for a diagnosis of intellectual disability?

  Less than 70
• How is clinical practice related to the diagnosis of disorders?

  It involves formal diagnosis procedures
• What percentage of the population is affected by depression?

  5%
• What does it mean when a behavior is statistically frequent?

  It is common but still considered a mental illness
• How does the concept of standard deviations relate to mental illnesses?

  Mental illnesses are more frequent than 2 standard deviations away from the norm
• What is the common threshold for defining abnormal behavior?

  More than 3 standard deviations away from the norm
• What is the significance of the normal distribution curve in psychology?

  It helps define what is considered abnormal behavior
• What is the term for behaviors that are considered rare?

  Abnormal behavior
• How is schizophrenia defined in the context of abnormal behavior?

  It is considered a rare mental disorder
• What is the relationship between abnormal behavior and the normal distribution curve?

  Abnormal behavior is defined by deviations from the norm
• What does the term "normal distribution" imply in psychology?

  It describes how behaviors are spread in a population
• How can the concept of normality be assessed in psychological terms?

  By evaluating the frequency of behaviors in a population