Chapter 6 Checkpoints

Question 1

Normal and abnormal behaviours are sometimes differentiated on a statistical basis using what?

Answer 1

A normal distribution curve to define the bounds of normality.

Question 2

A key principle that underpins the ICD and DSM approach to mental illness is what?

Answer 2

That they both use a descriptive approach that emphasises presence and duration of symptoms and their outcome on the person.

Question 3

The graded approach to understanding the normal-abnormal classification of behaviour involves what?

Answer 3

Rating the severity of symptoms of a disorder on a series of scales.