4.1: The deviation from social norms definition Flashcards
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
Deviation from social norms definition
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
Failure to function adequately definition
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
What do Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest?
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including what?
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including:
- Personal distress
- Unpredictability
- Irrationality
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
Deviation from the ideal mental health definition
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing.
Who (what year) devised the concept of ideal mental health?
Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. What do the 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include?
The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include:
- An accurate perception of reality
- Self-actualisation
- Autonomy
- A positive attitude towards oneself
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
Statistical infrequency definition
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
First AO3 PEEL paragraph
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus what?
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head’
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but what?
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are what?
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and what can they be used to do?
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
Second AO3 PEEL paragraph
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may what?
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while what?
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like who?
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but what?
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
What does this suggest?
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, why?
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example what?
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy.
Third AO3 PEEL paragraph
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but what?
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while what does the statistical infrequency definition have?
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while the statistical infrequency definition has objective criteria
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while the statistical infrequency definition has objective criteria, but what?
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while the statistical infrequency definition has objective criteria, but not all infrequent behaviours are abnormal and can actually be desirable
Outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality (16 marks).
The deviation from social norms definition sees behaviour that violates accepted social norms as being abnormal.
The failure to function adequately definition sees an inability to cope with day-to-day living as abnormal.
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) suggest that personal dysfunction has 7 features, including personal distress, unpredictability and irrationality.
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing. Marie Jahoda (1958) devised the concept of ideal mental health. The 6 characteristics of ideal mental health include an accurate perception of reality, self-actualisation, autonomy and a positive attitude towards oneself.
The statistical infrequency definition sees behaviours that are rare as abnormal.
The first AO3 PEEL paragraph is that one strength of the deviation from social norms definition is that it considers the social dimension to the idea of abnormality and thus offers an alternative to the idea of someone who is abnormal being ‘sick in the head,’ but social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order.
The second AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the ‘distress to others’ aspect of the failure to function adequately definition is not clear.
Behaviour may cause distress to other people and be regarded as dysfunctional, while the person in question feels no distress, like Stephen Gough, the naked rambler.
Many schizophrenic people also do not feel that they have a problem, but others describe their behaviours as erratic and distressing.
This suggests that the failure to function adequately definition is not a valid definition of abnormality, as not all abnormal behaviour is associated with distress or a failure to cope, for example psychopathy.
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while the statistical infrequency definition has objective criteria, but not all infrequent behaviours are abnormal and can actually be desirable, like what?
The third AO3 PEEL paragraph is that the deviation from ideal mental health definition identifies target areas of dysfunction, but uses criteria that most people cannot achieve, while the statistical infrequency definition has objective criteria, but not all infrequent behaviours are abnormal and can actually be desirable, like high IQ
