Jamal discovered that abnormal behavior can have biological, psychological, and sociocultural causes, and it is often the result of multiple interacting factors. Given the overlap between the behaviors associated with different psychological disorders, accurate diagnosis can be challenging for clinicians. For example, anxiety and depression both involve behaviors like avoidance and excessive crying that make diagnosis difficult. The complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social influences on human behavior means that abnormality exists on a spectrum rather than clear categories.

1. [From 10$/Pg] Addressing Behaviors Shared Among
[From 10$/Pg] Addressing Behaviors Shared Among In this journal activity, you will discuss
the biopsychosocial causes of abnormal behavior, as well as challenges that clinicians face
when addressing behaviors shared among psychological disorders.ScenarioAs Jamal
researched the factors that cause atypical patterns of human thought, emotion, and
behavior, he had a revelation: Abnormal behavior is more complicated than many of us
realize. For example, Jamal discovered that abnormalities in behavior can be caused by
biological factors (e.g., genetics, neurophysiology, biochemistry). Also, abnormal behavior
can be caused by psychological factors (e.g., severe emotional distress, grief, trauma).
Finally, Jamal discovered that abnormalities in behavior can be caused by sociocultural
factors (e.g., social norms, familial values). Of the many valuable takeaways of his research,
Jamal found that abnormal behavior is a complex phenomenon that can have biological,
psychological, and sociocultural causes. In many cases, it is not the result of one causal
factor, but of several co-occurring, interdependent factors.Given the dynamic interplay
between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, the behaviors of various
disorders often overlap, making the accurate diagnosis of psychological disorders a
challenge for clinical professionals.Disorder/Behavior ListAnxiety: A psychological
response to a stimulus that is perceived as threateningExample: Avoiding interaction at a
party due to discomfort in social situationsDepression: A persistent feeling of sadness and
despair that can result in a loss of interest in various life activitiesExample: Excessive
cryingDissociation: A psychological detachment and separation from self and
environmentExamples: Daydreaming, highway hypnosisMania: A period of intense energy
expenditure that may involve delusions and engagement in high-risk behaviorExamples:
Excessive spending, reckless drivingObsessive thoughts/compulsive behaviors: Persistent
and undesirable thoughts or urges and ritualistic behaviors often driven by preoccupation
with a negative outcomeExample: Frequent hand washing that is motivated by a fear of
being contaminated by germsPanic: An intense period of fear combined with physiological
symptoms (e.g., rapid speech, sweating, nausea)Example: Stomach gets upset and hands
shake while speaking in front of a group (public speaking)Phobia: A fear of a specific, often
nonthreatening stimulusExamples: Seeks an escape route when in a crowded area
(Agoraphobia: fear of crowded spaces)Psychosis: A psychological state in which one
experiences hallucinations, delusions, and/or a persistent and unchangeable belief in
something that is obviously falseExample: Acting suspiciously due to suspecting that food is
being poisonedPromptThe following resources support your work on this activity:Module

2. Three Activity Template: You may use this template to complete the Module Three Activity
assignment.Psychology Research Guide: This resource was created to help you find
psychology related content.Purdue OWL: This resource is provided to assist you with
referencing resources according to APA standards.For this journal activity, use your
template to address the following rubric criteria with a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences per
bullet. Support your answers with a credible source when necessary.Part OneFirst, select
one option from the list in the Overview and address the following:Describe the possible
biological causes of your selection.Describe the possible psychological causes of your
selection.Describe the possible social or cultural causes of your selection.Describe the
relationship between the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors of your
selection.Part TwoNext, from the list in the Overview, select two disorders that are known
to share symptomatology or behaviors.Explain the ways in which the behaviors associated
with the disorders overlap and discuss the potential diagnostic challenges presented by the
overlap.