Definitions of Abnormality

Question 1

statistical infrequency evaluation

Answer 1

medical assumptions cut off labels

Question 2

4 definitions of abnormality

Answer 2

statistical infrequency
deviation from social norms
failure to function adequately
deviation from ideal mental health

Question 3

statistical infrequency

Answer 3

someone’s trait, personality or behaviour classified as abnormal if rare or statistically unusual

Question 4

deviation from social norms

Answer 4

those who break/reject norms/expectations/ approved behaviours defined by society are seen as abnormal and society disapproves of their behaviour

Question 5

social norms

Answer 5

approved/accepted rules of behaviour defined by that specific society. can be explicit or implicit

Question 6

failure to function adequately

Answer 6

abnormal if behaviour causes great distress and prevents them living successfully in their own culture and engage in normal social behaviours

Question 7

7 features of abnormality as suggested by Rosenhan and Seligman

Answer 7

violation of moral standards
irrationality
observer discomfort
loss of control and unpredictability
unconventionality and vividness
maladaptive behaviour
suffering and personal distress

Question 8

deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 8

abnormality = lacking defined normal and ideal characteristics of mental health

Question 9

6 criteria for ideal mental health suggested by Jahoda

Answer 9

positive attitude toward self
autonomy
perception of reality is accurate
environmental mastery
resistance to stress
self actualisation

Question 10

deviation from social norms evaluation

Answer 10

distinguish context of changing degrees

Question 11

failure to function adequately evaluation

Answer 11

POV: normal degrees of culture

Question 12

deviation from ideal mental health evaluation

Answer 12

comprehensive ideals of measuring cultures