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| means not knowing the difference between right and wrong |
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| defined as a prolonged or recurring problem that seriously interferes with an individual's ability to live a satisfying personal life and function adequately in society |
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| stastical frequency approach |
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| behavior may be considered abnormal if it occurs rarely or infrequently in relation to the behaviors of the generral population |
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| a behavior is considered abnormal if it deviates greatly from accepted social standards, values, or norms |
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| maladaptive behavior approach |
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| a behavior as psychologically damaging or abnormal if it interfers with the individual's ability to function in his or her personal life or in society |
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| contribute to the development of mental disorders are inherited tendencies that influence how a person thinks, behaves, and feels |
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| help clinicians evaluate a person's traits, attitudes, emotions, and beliefs |
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| generalized anziety disorder (GAD) |
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| characterized by excessive or unrealistic worry about almost everything or feeling that something bad is about to happen |
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| characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks |
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