Definitions Of Abnormality

Question 0

DSN - example

Answer 0

Laughing at a funeral - May be diagnosed as schizophrenic

Question 1

DSN

Answer 1

Deviation from social norms

Following implicit rules of society

Question 2

DSN - limitation

Answer 2

Role of context - wearing speedos at beach would be normal but not in class

Question 3

FFA

Answer 3

Failure to function adequately

Get up, wash, go to work

Question 4

FFA - example

Answer 4

Severe depression

Unable to get up or make effort to speak to family

Question 5

FFA - limitation

Answer 5

Exceptions to definition - student with exam stress staying in to revise

Question 6

DIMH

Answer 6

Deviation from ideal mental health

6 criteria for healthy living

Question 7

DIMH - I AM ASS

Answer 7

Integration, accurate perception of reality, mastery if the environment, autonomy, self actualisation, self attitudes

Question 8

DIMH - limitation

Answer 8

Culture relativism

Collectivist cultures put group first (autonomy and self actualisation frowned upon)