chapter 1 - definitions of abnormality Flashcards
1
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what is statistical infrequent behaviour?
A
behaviour thats statistically infrequent and very rarely seen in the general population
2
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whats deviation from social norms?
A
behaviour thats seen as socially unacceptable or undesirable within society
3
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whats failure to function adequately?
A
behaviour that means that a person is unable to engage or cope with the activities in normal day to day life
4
Q
who identified 6 factors to define ‘ideal mental health’ and said if you don’t meet them you have a mental disorder?
A
MARIE JOHODA
5
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What are the six factors?
A
- postive attitudes towards yourself
- accurate perception of reality
- resistance to stress
- autonomy
- mastery of the environment
- self actualisation
6
Q
what is used to remember the 6 factors?
A
PRR A M S
7
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What is autonomy?
A
feeling that you have control of your own future and being able to do what you want and make decisions freely
