These are the concepts and the learning objectives for Chapter 16. Read them carefully as part of your preliminary survey of the chapter. Normal Versus Abnormal: Making the Distinction 1. Discuss the various approaches to defining abnormal behavior. (pp. 470-472) 2. Describe and distinguish the various perspectives of abnormality, and apply those perspectives to specific mental disorders. (pp. 472-475) 3. Describe the DSM-IV and its use in diagnosing and classifying mental disorders. (pp. 475-477) Major Disorders 4. Describe the anxiety disorders and their causes. (pp. 478-482) 5. Describe the somatoform disorders and their causes. (p. 482) 6. Describe the dissociative disorders and their causes. (pp. 483-484) 7. Describe the mood disorders and their causes. (pp. 485-488) 8. Describe the types of schizophrenia, its main symptoms, and the theories that account for its causes. (pp. 488-492) 9. Describe the personality disorders and their causes. (pp. 492-494) Beyond the Major Disorders: Abnormal Behavior in Perspective 10. Discuss the other forms of abnormal behavior described in the DSM-IV, the prevalence of psychological disorders, and issues related to seeking help. (pp. 495-498) | 
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