PSYC.SS.12.C

Analyze the challenges inherent in defining abnormal behavior and acknowledge the sociocultural stigma of labeling behavior as abnormal.

Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
challengesabnormal behaviorsociocultural stigmalabelingbehavior
Skills
  • analyze (challenges inherent in defining abnormal behavior) #dok3
  • acknowledge (the sociocultural stigma of labeling behavior as abnormal) #dok2
  • describe (challenges of defining abnormal behavior) #dok2
  • identify (examples of sociocultural stigma) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can identify examples of sociocultural stigma related to labeling behavior as abnormal. #dok1
  • I can describe the challenges of defining abnormal behavior in psychology. #dok2
  • I can acknowledge the role of sociocultural stigma when labeling behavior as abnormal. #dok2
  • I can analyze the complexities and implications of defining abnormal behavior. #dok3
  • I can examine how societal norms and stigma influence perceptions and definitions of abnormal behavior. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Defining abnormal behavior is complex and influenced by various societal and cultural factors.
  • Labeling behavior as abnormal can carry significant stigma, impacting individuals and communities.
Essential Questions
  • What makes defining abnormal behavior challenging in psychology?
  • How do societal and cultural factors influence perceptions of abnormal behavior?
  • Why does labeling behavior as abnormal sometimes result in stigma?
  • In what ways can the stigma of being labeled 'abnormal' affect individuals?
  • How can psychologists responsibly address challenges in defining and labeling abnormal behavior?