Defining Psychological Disorders

Very Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Defining Psychological Disorders

During a psychology class discussion on the difficulties inherent in diagnosing psychological disorders, students examine the efficacy of various criteria used to determine what constitutes abnormal behavior. One student asserts that an individual's ability to function in daily life is a critical aspect of defining a psychological disorder, while another counters with the notion that societal norms and expectations exclusively govern definitions of abnormality. Drawing on your knowledge of the multifaceted approaches to classifying psychological disorders, which of the following statements accurately encapsulates the most comprehensive understanding of defining psychological disorders?

Psychological disorders are defined entirely by biological factors, meaning that any deviation from neurological norms indicates a disorder.

Abnormal behavior is solely a reflection of cultural and societal influences, without any consideration for individual mental states.

Psychological disorders must include criteria such as maladaptiveness, personal distress, violation of societal norms, and biological factors.

Only the presence of symptoms listed in the DSM-5 constitutes the definition of a psychological disorder, disregarding the individual context.

A psychological disorder can be recognized through self-reporting, without any need for external criteria or evaluations.

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