Definitions of abnormality Flashcards
Meaning of Deviation from social norms.
a definintion of abnormality where a behviour is seen as abnormal if it violates the unwritteen rules of what is acceptable in a particular scociety
Meaning of statistical infrequency.
behaviour that is statistically uncommon, or not seen often in society -on either side of a normal distribution curve
Meaning of failure to function adequately.
if they cannot cope in daily life, including their ability to interact with the world and meet their challenges
Who came up with the criteria for failure to function adequately?
Rosenhan and Seligman.
What were Rosenhan and Seligman’s criteria?
Maladaptive behaviour
Personal anguish
Observer discomfort
Irrationality
unconventionality
What are the definitions of abnormality?
Statistical infrequency
Failure to function adequately
Deviation from social norms
deviation from ideal mental health
Who came up with Deviation from ideal mental health?
Marie Jahoda
What are the criteria of ideal mental health?
Environmental mastery
Autonomy
Resistance to stress
Self-actualisation
Positive attitude towards oneself
accurate perception of reality
What is deviation from ideal mental health?
a definition of abnormality where behaviour is seen as abnormal if it prevents the person from achieving ideal mental health.
What is a strength of Failure to function adequately?
What is limitation of failure to function adequately?
what is a strength of statistical infrequency?
What is limitation of statistical infrequency?
What is a strength of deviation from social norms?
What is a limitation of deviation from social norms?
what is a strength of deviation form ideal mental health?
what is a limitation of deviation from ideal metal health?
