4.1: The deviation from social norms definition Flashcards
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
Statistical infrequency definition
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare.
In the article, what is this shown by?
In the article, this is shown by ‘approximately 1 in 1,000 people’
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare.
In the article, this is shown by ‘approximately 1 in 1,000 people.’
Deviation from social norms definition
The deviation from social norms definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which goes against unwritten rules in a given society
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare.
In the article, this is shown by ‘approximately 1 in 1,000 people.’
The deviation from social norms definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which goes against unwritten rules in a given society.
In the article, what is this shown by?
In the article, this is shown by ‘most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis’
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare.
In the article, this is shown by ‘approximately 1 in 1,000 people.’
The deviation from social norms definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which goes against unwritten rules in a given society.
In the article, this is shown by ‘most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.’
Failure to function adequately definition
The failure to function adequately definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which causes personal distress
The following article appeared in a magazine:
Hoarding disorder - A ‘new’ mental illness.
Most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people, however, suffer from hoarding disorder, defined as ‘a difficulty parting with items and possessions, which leads to severe anxiety and extreme clutter that affects living or work spaces.’
Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health,’ outline three definitions of abnormality (6 marks).
Refer to the article above in your answer.
The statistical infrequency definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which is rare.
In the article, this is shown by ‘approximately 1 in 1,000 people.’
The deviation from social norms definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which goes against unwritten rules in a given society.
In the article, this is shown by ‘most of us are able to throw away the things we don’t need on a daily basis.’
The failure to function adequately definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which causes personal distress.
In the article, what is this shown by?
In the article, this is shown by ‘difficulty parting with items and possessions’ and ‘leads to severe anxiety’
Bina has been diagnosed with depression. Her doctor says that depression is a common problem but Bina is miserable. She cannot be bothered to get washed in the morning and her manager is unhappy that she is taking a lot of time off work. When she does go to work she is irritable, has temper tantrums and is rude to customers.
Using your knowledge of three definitions of abnormality, explain whether or not Bina’s behaviour might be considered to be abnormal (6 marks).
According to the statistical infrequency definition, why would Bina’s behaviour not be considered to be abnormal?
According to the statistical infrequency definition, Bina’s behaviour would not be considered to be abnormal
Bina has been diagnosed with depression. Her doctor says that depression is a common problem but Bina is miserable. She cannot be bothered to get washed in the morning and her manager is unhappy that she is taking a lot of time off work. When she does go to work she is irritable, has temper tantrums and is rude to customers.
Using your knowledge of three definitions of abnormality, explain whether or not Bina’s behaviour might be considered to be abnormal (6 marks).
According to the statistical infrequency definition, Bina’s behaviour would not be considered to be abnormal.
According to the failure to function adequately definition, why could Bina’s behaviour be considered to be abnormal?
According to the failure to function adequately definition, Bina’s behaviour could be considered to be abnormal
