Definitions Of Abnormality Flashcards
What are the four definitions of abnormality
- Statistical infrequency
- Deviation from social norms
- Failure to function adequately
- Deviation from ideal mental health
Define statistical infrequency
Abnormality is defined as those behaviours that are extremely rare or uncommon
Define deviation from social norms
Abnormal behaviour is seen as a deviation from unstated riles about how one ‘ought’ to behave
Define failure to function adequately
Abnormality is seen as lacking the ability to go about daily life resulting in distress to themselves or others
Define deviation from ideal mental health
Abnormality is defined in terms of an absence of criteria which indicates good mental health
Outline how we can distinguish between what is and isn’t common behaviour
Using a normal distribution curve
Provide an example of a disorder which can be diagnosed using statistical infrequency
Intellectual disability disorder (having an IQ below 70)
State two examples of disorders which can be diagnosed using deviation from social norms
- Antisocial personality disorder (psychopathy)
- Schizotypical personality disorder (SPD)
Which other definition of abnormality can be applied to intellectual disability disorder
Failure to function adequately
What are Jahoda’s 6 criteria for ideal mental health
- Self attitudes
- Personal growth and self-actualisation
- Integration
- Autonomy
- Accurate perception of reality
- Environmental mastery