Considers how social roles, race, gender, and family support networks influence mental health. 📋 Common Diagnostic Categories
Symptoms interfere with daily life, such as the ability to work or maintain relationships.
How long the symptoms have lasted, as temporary reactions to stress are often not considered disorders. 🔠Major Theoretical Perspectives Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of atypical patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that may indicate a mental health disorder. Rather than labeling or judging, the field aims to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments of these conditions to provide support and improve well-being. 🧠Defining "Abnormality"
The behavior poses a threat to the individual or to others. Considers how social roles, race, gender, and family
Examines how distorted thinking patterns (like extreme pessimism) lead to psychological distress.
Looks at unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences as the root of current issues. brain chemistry (neurotransmitters)
Focuses on genetics, brain chemistry (neurotransmitters), and brain structure.