Definitions Of Abnormality

Question 1

Define the failure to function adequately

Answer 1

Judging abnormality in relation to an inability to cope and consider normality from the individuals point of view
Deemed abnormal when an individual possesses traits

Question 2

Give four of the criteria of the failure to function adequately

Answer 2

Personal distress
Irrationality
Observer discomfort
Unconventionality

Question 3

Evaluate the failure to function adequately definition

Answer 3

• ‘normal abnormality’- not all circumstances

- not always accompanied by a dysfunction (psychopaths)- not all abnormalities

Question 4

Define Jahodas Ideal Mental health

Answer 4

If you deviate from an outline of ‘ideal mental health’ you are deemed abnormal; the outline is orientated around an ideal lifestyle
Deemed abnormal the fewer traits displayed

Question 5

Name four criteria of Jahodas ideal mental health

Answer 5

Self actualisation
Resisting stress
Autonomy
Accurate perception of reality

Question 6

Evaluate Jahodas ideal mental health

Answer 6

Criteria could be considered over demanding and virtually impossible- abnormality possessed by majority
Cultural relativism and not applied to collectivist cultures- restricted to individualist

Question 7

Give two definitions of abnormality

Answer 7

Failure to function adequately by Rosenhan and Seligman

Deviation from ideal mental health- Johada’s ideal mental health