4. psychopathology

Question 1

defintions of abnormality

Answer 1

• deviation from social norms
• failure to function adequately
• deviation from ideal mental health
• statistical deviation

Question 2

deviation from social norms

Answer 2

when a person behaves different from how we expect them to behave (antisocial personality disorder)

Question 3

failure to function adequately

Answer 3

a person may be unable to function adequately when they are unable to maintain basic nutrition and hygiene standards; hold down a job; or maintain relationships

Question 4

deviation from idea mental health

Question 5

statistical infrequency

Question 6

maladaptive behaviour

Answer 6

individuals behave in ways that go against their long-term interests

Question 7

personal anguish

Answer 7

the individual suffers from anxiety and distress

Question 8

observer discomfort

Answer 8

the individual’s behaviour causes distress to those around them

Question 9

irrationality

Answer 9

it is difficult to understand the motivation behind the individual’s unexpected behavior

Question 10

unpredictability

Answer 10

unexpected behaviour

Question 11

unconventionality

Answer 11

behaviour doesn’t match what is typically expected by society

Question 12

environmental mastery

Answer 12

the ability to adapt and thrive in new situations

Question 13

autonomy

Answer 13

the ability to act independently and trust in one’s own abilities

Question 14

resistance to stress

Answer 14

the internal strength to cope with anxiety caused by daily life

Question 15

self-actualisation

Answer 15

the ability to reach one’s full potential through personal growth

Question 16

positive attitude to oneself

Answer 16

characterised by high self-esteem and self-respect

Question 17

accurate perception of reality

Answer 17

the ability to see the world as it is without being distorted by personal biases