Definitions of Abnormality

Question 1

Cultural relativism

Answer 1

Behaviour cannot be judged properly unless it is viewed in the context of the culture in which it originates

Question 2

Deviation from social norms

Answer 2

Deviation from unstated societal rules is seen as abnormal behaviour

Question 3

DSM

Answer 3

A list of mental disorders used to diagnose

Question 4

Statistical infrequency

Answer 4

Behaviours that are extremely rare are seen as abnormal

Question 5

Statistical infrequency positive about desired behaviours

Answer 5

Some behaviours such as high IQ are desirable, annd there are undesirable behaviours that are normal

Question 6

Statistical infrequency cultural relativism

Answer 6

Behaviours may be more or less infrequent in different cultures

Question 6

Deviation from social norms context and degree negative

Answer 6

Behaviours can be normal in some contexts and not in others, also severity of behaviour is important

Question 7

Deviation from social norms cultural relativism

Answer 7

DSM is almost entirely based on behaviours in the west

Question 8

Deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 8

Ideal mental health includes positive attitude towards self, resistance to stress and an accurate perception of reality

Question 8

Failure to function adequately

Answer 8

People are judged on their ability to go about daily life

Question 9

Deviation from ideal mental health subjective experience recognised

Answer 9

Allows us to view mental health from the view of the person suffering, giving it sensibility and practicality

Question 10

Deviation from ideal mental health cultural relativity

Answer 10

Standards differ across cultures

Question 11

Failure to function adequately positive approach

Answer 11

Focuses on positives rather than negatives, related to humanistic approach

Question 12

Failure to function adequately cultural relativity

Answer 12

Doesn’t take collectivist cultures into account