How long the symptoms have lasted, as temporary reactions to stress are often not considered disorders. 🔭 Major Theoretical Perspectives
Considers how social roles, race, gender, and family support networks influence mental health. 📋 Common Diagnostic Categories Abnormal Psychology
Experts view mental illness through different "lenses," which often combine into a —looking at biology, psychology, and social environment together. How long the symptoms have lasted, as temporary
Suggests that abnormal behaviors are learned through reinforcement or conditioning. How long the symptoms have lasted
There is no single rule for what makes a behavior "abnormal." Instead, psychologists often use the to evaluate if a person needs help:
Looks at unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences as the root of current issues.