What are the criteria that must be considered in order to determine if one's abnormal behavior can be diagnosed as a psychological disorder?

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Luke Daniels

9 January, 07:38

What are the criteria that must be considered in order to determine if one's abnormal behavior can be diagnosed as a psychological disorder?

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Brendan · Answer 1

In order to determine if abnormal behavior can be considered a psychological disorder, it must be determined that the behavior is persistent, goes against the rules of society, causes significant discomfort, is maladaptive, or poses a danger to the individual or others.

Isabel Owens · Answer 2

Deviant, Distressing, and Dysfunctional