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प्रश्न
Statistical approaches to abnormality define "abnormal" individuals as those who ______.
पर्याय
show evidence of loss of contact with reality
are unhappy, withdrawn, and depressed
deviate from typical or average patterns of behaviour
are disabled by anxiety
उत्तर
Statistical approaches to abnormality define "abnormal" individuals as those who deviate from typical or average patterns of behaviour.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
What is meant by abnormal behavior?
Explain the five axes of DSM IV.
State whether the following statement is True or False and justify your answer with reason.
Sucheta has an IQ which falls into the category of genius which is rare to find. 'Genius’ is a statistical deviance. Therefore, she is abnormal.
State whether the following statement is True or False and justify your answer with reason.
Abnormality is always hereditary.
What are the criteria of abnormal behaviour? Explain with examples.
Give the full form of DSM-IV.
Briefly explain Axis-I.
After the sudden death of his mother, Altaf's family members noticed a change in his behaviour over a prolonged period. From being a calm and an easy going person, he changed into an irritable and short tempered person. His family members took him to a therapist for consultation.
- Which manual would the therapist refer to classify and diagnose Altaf's mental condition?
- With reference to the principles of classification of psychological disorders, explain the Axes III, IV and V.
| Patient: | "I avoid going to any hill station even for a family vacation." |
| Counsellor: | "Do you avoid going of the terrace of your home too?" |
| Patient: | "Yes I am terrified of heights even when I know that I am quite safe." |
| Counsellor: | "When did this feeling first emerge?" |
| Patient: | "I remember that as a child, I had gone to a hill station with my family. While on a trek, I slipped downhill and hurt myself. Since then, I have been extremely fearful of heights." |
- Identify the psychological disorder shown by the patient.
- Explain any two symptoms and any one cause of this psychological disorder.
What is a belief?
