Psychopathology Definitions - Vocabulary

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Assess

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To evaluate or analyze something carefully.

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Deviation

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A departure from a standard, norm, or expectation.

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Context

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The circumstances or background information surrounding an event or concept.

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Criteria

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A set of standards or principles by which something may be judged.

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Distress

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Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

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Facilitate

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To make an action or process easier.

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Indicator

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A sign that something exists or is likely to happen.

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Intervention

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Action taken to improve or alter a situation.

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Justify

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To provide valid reasons or evidence to support an action or decision.

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Reliable

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Consistently good in quality or performance; trustworthy.