3. Definitions Of Abnormality (2) AO1

Question 1

How is failure to function adequately identified?

Answer 1

When a person crosses the line between normal and abnormal and become unable to cope with the demands of everyday life

Question 2

Define failure to function adequately

Answer 2

Inability to cope with everyday living

Question 3

Give two examples of failure to function adequately

Answer 3

1. Not been able to hold down a job

2. Intellectual disability disorder

Question 4

What are the three signs of are person who is failing to cope?

Answer 4

1. They no longer conform to Interpersonal rules - e.g. Maintaining personal space
2. They experience personal distress
3. They behave in a way that is irrational or dangerous

Question 5

How does a intellectual disability disorder link to failure to function adequately

Answer 5

Have low IQ is a statistical infrequency - diagnosis not made on this basis alone - need to be clear signs of not being able to cope with everyday life because of this

Question 6

What might someone’s inability to keep a job be a sign of?

Answer 6

Their failure to cope with the pressures of work

Question 7

How is deviation from ideal mental health identified?

Answer 7

By looking at what makes someone ‘normal’ and psychologically healthy and then identifying anyone who deviates from this.

Question 8

Who suggested the criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 8

Marie Jahoda

Question 9

What is the first stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 9

1. We have no symptoms or distress

Question 10

What is the second stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 10

2. We are rational and perceive ourselves accurately

Question 11

What is the third stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 11

3. We self-actualise

Question 12

What is the fourth stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 12

4. We can cope with stress

Question 13

What is the fifth stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 13

5. We have a realistic view of the world

Question 14

What is the sixth stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 14

6. We have good self-esteem and lack guilt

Question 15

What is the seventh stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 15

7. We are independent of other people

Question 16

What is the eighth stage of the suggested criteria for ideal mental health?

Answer 16

8. We can successfully work, love and enjoy leisure