abnomlites Flashcards
Abnormity-Statistical Infrequency:
Any unusual or “strange” characteristic that is not the norm would be abnormal
Abnormity-Statistical Infrequency -Evaluation
+Has real life applications in the diagnosis of some conditions -Usual characteristics can be seen as positive -Not everyone benefits from being labelled-low self esteem
Abnormity-Deviation from Social Norms
Any behaviour that does not fit into what society views as “normal” or acceptable will be called abnormal
Abnormity-Deviation from Social Norms-Evaluation
+Has a real life application is diagnosis APD sufferers -
Not a sole explanation of abnormity-
can be combined with others
Culture based
Can lead to human rights abuses
Abnormity-Failure to Function Adequately
This occurs when someone cannot cope with the demands of everyday life
Abnormity-Failure to Function Adequately-Rosenham and Seligman
According to Rosenham and Seligman, we are no longer functioning adequately when: -We no longer cornform to standard interpersonal rules - We experience severe personal distress - Our behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous to ourselves and/or others
Abnormity-Failure to Function Adequately-Evaluation
Patients Perspective-Diagnosis includes their experiences -Is it just a deviation from social norms? -Diagnosis based on a subjective judgement done by the psychiatrist
Abnormity-Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
Occurs when we are not Psychologically Healthy
Abnormity-Deviation from Ideal Mental Health-Jahoda
According to Jahoda, we are in good mental health if we: -Have no symptoms or distress -Are rational and can accurately perceive ourselves - Reach our potential -Can cope with stress -Have a realistic view of the world -Have good self-esteem and lack guilt - Can successfully work, love and enjoy our leisure
Abnormity-Deviation from Ideal Mental Health-Evaluation
Its a comprehensive definition-broad range of criteria - Culturally biased- based on western individualist cultures - Jahoda sets an unrealistic standard for good mental health
What is Failure to Function adequately?
Inability to cope with everyday living, e.g. not maintaining a relationship or holding down a job.
Who came up with Failure to Function adequately?
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)
Give some criteria for Failure to Function adequately
No longer conform to interpersonal rules (personal space).
- Experience personal distress.
- Behave irrationally or dangerously.
Evaluate Failure to Function adequately
Hard to explicitly see sometimes: Failure to Function adequately or Deviation from social norms? e.g. extreme sports seen as behaving maladaptively? 2) Subjective: distressed but not suffering? Objective by ‘Global Assessment of Functioning Scale’
What’s an example of a statistically infrequent characteristic?
An IQ of below 70 or above 130.
