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Introduction to Abnormal
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Prevalence
the percentage of people in a population with a given disorder
DSM-5 Definition
a pattern of behavior reflecting dysfunction causing distress or disability
Developmental Psychopathology
behavior leading to psychological distress, impairment, or risk of harm to self or others
Psychologists' Treatment
provision of psychotherapy and nonmedical intervention
Harmful Dysfunction
criteria for differentiating normal from abnormal behavior
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Students Providing Services
recommended to question alternative services for greater benefits
Point Prevalence
measures the severity of people's disorders at a specific point in time
Challenges in Determining Prevalence
lack of standard definition for mental disorder and participation in multiple surveys
Comorbidity
the experience of having multiple disorders simultaneously
Psychotropic Medication
medication used to treat a psychological disorder
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Prevalence
the percentage of people in a population with a given disorder
DSM-5 Definition
a pattern of behavior reflecting dysfunction causing distress or disability
Developmental Psychopathology
behavior leading to psychological distress, impairment, or risk of harm to self or others
Psychologists' Treatment
provision of psychotherapy and nonmedical intervention
Harmful Dysfunction
criteria for differentiating normal from abnormal behavior
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Students Providing Services
recommended to question alternative services for greater benefits
Point Prevalence
measures the severity of people's disorders at a specific point in time
Challenges in Determining Prevalence
lack of standard definition for mental disorder and participation in multiple surveys
Comorbidity
the experience of having multiple disorders simultaneously
Psychotropic Medication
medication used to treat a psychological disorder
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