4. Psychopathology Flashcards
1
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Psychopathology definition?
A
Psychopathology is the field of study that deals with mental, emotional and behavioural problems.
2
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What are the four definitions of abnormality?
A
- Statistical infrequency
- Deviation from societal norms
- Failure to function adequately
- Deviation from ideal mental health
3
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Statistical infrequency definition?
A
Statistically “rare” behaviour should be seen as abnormal.
4
Q
What do we use to model normal distribution?
A
Bell curve.
5
Q
What type of abnormality does statistical infrequency study?
A
Extremes of abnormality.
6
Q
Deviation from societal norms definition?
A
Variation from societal ‘norms’ is considered to be abnormal. Behaviour that is undesirable is abnormal. It interferes with everyday life.
7
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Failure to function adequately definition?
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