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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 3 Problem 1TY

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Solution 1

Clinical assessment of any psychological problem involves a series of steps designed to gather information of a patient in order to make decisions about the nature, status and treatment of the psychological problems and is begins with the referral questions like the age, medical condition, and symptoms.

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Hence the options a,b and c are not correct.

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Personality is a unique expressed character that influences our behavior, emotions and interactions. These particular characteristics are called personality traits. Yet these traits are flexible and normal persons will look for a better environment but it lacks in case of persons suffering from personality disorder.

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It is not that east to determine whether a person is normal or abnormal. The answer depends on the perspective of the individual.

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The society perspective on psychological disorders measures are observations of behavior, extent of an individual can fulfill society expectations and the prevailing standards measures.

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Mental health professional measures are clinical judgment, behavioral observation that is absence in abnormal symptoms, adequacy in interpersonal relationships etc.

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In contrast when an individual assess the abnormality of their behavior they measure their self-esteem, acceptance and well-being.

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So along with all these there one factor that is most important to consider is the psychologist’s theoretical perspective as it affects the scope of assessment.

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Hence the correct option is .