Question

What are the misconceptions about psychological abnormality?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mental illness is a single, rare disorder. Reality: Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction disorders and impulse control disorders are all different categories of very different mental illnesses- each with its own features and underlying causes (common mental illnesses).

Explanation:

Answer 2

Myth: “A person who has had a mental illness can never be normal.” Fact: People with mental illnesses can, and do, recover to resume normal activities. For example, Jane Pauly, who has bipolar disorder, has received treatment and hosted her own television show in addition to leading an enriched and accomplished life.