Define Abnormal Behavior

1. Define Abnormal Behavior.
2. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of _________________ Disorders 5.

3. The DSM5 is published by the American Psychological Association.
4. What are the changes that were being made in the DSM 5-TR?
5. What is the first disorder in the DSM 5 TR?
6. Briefly narrate how abnormal psychology came about, its history and how the people back then
treated individuals with abnormal behavior.
1. Abnormal behavior is a psychological term for behaviors that are disturbing, distressing,
maladaptive (or self-defeating), and often the result of distorted thoughts (cognitions) and it is
outside of what is deemed normative in a society or culture. It is also referred to as maladaptive
or harmful behaviors to an individual or those around them. These types of behaviors are
frequently indicative of a mental or emotional disturbance, which can range from minor
adjustment issues to severe mental illnesses. Furthermore, it must be noted that psychological
perspectives, mental illnesses, pain, and stress all play a role in behavioral patterns.
2. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5.
3. False, it was published by American Psychiatric Association.5
4. Since its release in 2013, the DSM 5 has undergone several revisions, which are detailed in the
newly released and text revised book entitled the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders 5 – Text Revision. Included in its changes are:
 the newest addition of a disorder, the prolonged grief disorder, which is described as
the intense longings of the bereaved person for the deceased or becoming preoccupied
with thoughts of the deceased, or with the circumstances surrounding the death in
children and adolescents. For at least a month, these grief reactions occur almost every
day. The person is experiencing clinically significant distress or impairment in social,
occupational, or other key areas of functioning.
 The text has also been updated to include symptom codes for suicidal behavior and
nonsuicidal self-injury, as well as refinement of criteria and comprehensive literature-
based updates.
 • It has been stated that the revised manual includes vital updates for clinicians and
researchers, such as clarifying modifications to the criteria sets for more than 70
disorders, revised text for almost all disorders with updated sections on associated
features, prevalence, development and course, risk and prognostic factors, culture,
diagnostic markers, suicide, and differential diagnosis.
 • In addition, the DSM-5-TR reinstated the category "Unspecified Mood Disorder" for
mixed mood presentations that do not meet the criteria for bipolar or depressive
disorders.
 • • Diagnostic criteria for a number of disorders have been updated, primarily to clarify
things. Changes in the criteria sets for the following diagnoses are among them.
 Autism spectrum disorder
 Manic episode
 Bipolar I and bipolar II disorder
 Cyclothymic disorder
 Major depressive disorder
 Persistent depressive disorder
 PTSD in children
 Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder
 Delirium
 Substance/medication-induced mental disorders
 Attenuated psychosis syndrome (in the chapter “Conditions for Further Study”)
Two disorders have been renamed to adopt current usage: Intellectual disability is now intellectual
developmental disorder, and conversion disorder is now functional neurological symptom disorder.
5. Neurodevelopmental Disorders specifically the Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental

Disorder)
6.
 In many early societies, abnormal behavior was attributed to the presence of evil spirits.
Skulls have been discovered with areas removed by a method of surgery that involved
making circular holes in the skulls with stone tools dating back to the Stone Age (half a
million years ago). It's been suggested that the purpose of the surgery was to release
evil spirits that were causing the patient's mental problems.
 Exorcism by priests and shamans has also been used in attempts to drive out invading
spirits.
 During the Greek and Roman period, 500 B.C.E. to 500 C.E., some symptoms of mental
disorders were classified into terms such as melancholia, dementia, hysteria, and
hallucinations.
 • During the Middle Ages in Europe, from 500 to 1350 C.E., Christian priests spread
across the continent. The conflict between good and evil, God or Satan, was thought to
be the source of deviant behavior or psychological dysfunction. Cruel methods of
removing the devil's influence from the afflicted person were used, and many of them
resulted in death or permanent disabilities.
 In the early renaissance period, individuals with mental disorders are often treated at
home. Recognizing mental health disorders gave way for hospitals and churches to start
operating as asylums to provide widespread treatment.
 In the 18th century, commitment to asylums was still considered the norm and
inhumane treatments were being phased out through education about mental illnesses.
In 1770, William Tuke, an English businessman and philanthropist, opened the York
retreat in England, which is a house that sought to provide humane treatment for those
with mental illnesses. In 1972, Philippe Pinel, a French physician, performed an
experiment that translated into improved quality of care for patients.
 In the 19th century, A large portion of patients who had been kept away from society for
decades improved very quickly due to respectful and humane treatment. Dorothea Dix
investigated the challenges faced by mental health treatment centers and discovered
underfunding and an unregulated system contributed to the demise of humane
treatment.
(1886) Sigmund Freud developed his personality theory, which has continued to impact
abnormal psychology treatment methods today.
In the 20th century, (1952) The first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was
published. Abnormal behaviors were viewed according to two perspectives: psychogenic and
somatogenic.
Once hypnotism gained widespread popularity in the 20th Century for its effectiveness in
treating abnormal behaviors, the psychogenic perspective became widely accepted.
In 1963, the Community Mental Health Centers Act was created to strengthen the future of
quality patient care.
In today’s generation, Research indicates Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids counteract the onset
of psychiatric disorders, particularly paranoid schizophrenia.
Researchers seek to cure “incurable” mental health disorders.
Holistic treatment methods are highly encouraged.
Hormones and genetics are studied closely by scientists and physicians to see how they affect
the human brain. Many types of prescription medication are used to treat mental health issues,
but due to severe withdrawal symptoms and high addiction rates, a movement focusing on
holistic treatment methods is gaining traction.

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1. Define Abnormal Behavior.

2. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of _________________ Disorders 5.

5. Neurodevelopmental Disorders specifically the Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental

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