Abnormal Psychology
Mental disorders have three distinguishing features:
About 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental illness. The field of Abnormal Psychology examines the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the full range of mental disorders.
- They are distressing to those who suffer from them.
- They are considered abnormal by other people.
- They are maladaptive, interfering with the individual's ability to function normally.
About 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental illness. The field of Abnormal Psychology examines the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the full range of mental disorders.
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Websites to help you determine if you have symptoms of mental disorders:
http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/bipolarquiz.htm (Bipolar Disorder) http://psych.med.nyu.edu/patient-care/personality-disorders-screening-test (Personality disorders) http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv (Another personality disorders quiz) http://psychcentral.com/depquiz.htm (Goldberg Depression Inventory) http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm (Adult ADHD Screening Quiz) http://psychology-tools.com/taylor-manifest-anxiety-scale/ (Taylor Manifest Anxiety Inventory...assesses generalized anxiety disorder) |