Definitions of abnormality

Question 1

what is infrequency with abnormal behaviour

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abnormal behaviour is behaviour that is very rare

Question 2

statistics definition

Answer 2

how common behaviours and traits can be measure in comparison, most unusual ones are defined as abnormal

Question 3

low iq definition

Answer 3

defining someone who is 2 sd from the average, covers just 2.28%

Question 4

negative for statistical infrequency

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not all statistical infrequencies are negative, high iq is desirable

Question 5

positive for statistical infrequency

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Question 6

Failure to function adequately 1)inability to cope with daily life

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interacting with the world and people around them, some people struggle to meet these requirements,rosenham and seligman suggested the following features:

Question 7

Mal (failure to function adequately)

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adaptive behaviour: individuals behave in ways against their long term interest

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pers (failure to function adequately)

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personal anguish: suffering anxiety and stress because of inability to cope

Question 9

obse (failure to function adequately)

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observer discomfort: behaviour causes distress to people around them such as poor personal hygiene

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irrati (failure to function adequately)

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irrationality and unpredictability: behaviour that is hard to understand/ control

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unconve (failure to function adequately)

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unconventionality: behaviours that go against normal expectations

Question 12

negative failure to function adequately

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if individual is coping or not is often subjective

Question 13

positive failure to function adequately

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failure to function definition respects and recognizes the patients own lived experiences and perspective

Question 14

deviation from social norms (social norm def)

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unwritten expectations of behaviour that differ from culture to culture

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deviation from social norms (breaking norms def)

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people who deviate from societies expectations and are often seen as abnormal or “social deviants”

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deviation from social norms (culturally specific def)

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as norms are a group judgement on what is acceptable certain behaviours that in one culture may be seen as acceptable may be deviant in another e.g homosexuality

Question 17

positive for deviation from social norms

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respects cultural differences between societies by not imposing a set definition of abnormality

Question 18

negative deviation from social norms

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can result in society imposing punishments to unconventional people expressing their individuality

Question 19

deviation from ideal mental health marie jahoda

Answer 19

(1958) uses humanist features in not defining abnormality but defining six features of ideal mental health, suggesting that deviation from these features would indicate abnormality

Question 20

abbreviation for deviation from ideal mental health

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EAR SPA

E:Environmental mastery
A:autonomy
R: Resisting stress

S: Self actualisation
P: postive attitude towards oneself
A:Accurate perception of reality

Question 21

E:

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Environmental mastery: competent in meeting demands of situations, involves flexible thinking

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A:

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Autonomy: Able to act independently of others and rely on own abilities

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R:

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Resisting stress: Able to cope with anxiety caused by demands of life

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S:

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Self actualization: Maximsing personal growth and development to reach our potential

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P:

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Positive attitude towards oneself: high self esteem, self respect (humanism term is a positive self concept)

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Acc:

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Accurate perception of reality: realistic view of world not distorted by personal biases

Question 27

positive for deviation from ideal mental health

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a positive holistic approach to diagnosis, that identifies areas for personal development

Question 28

negatives for deviation from idea mental health

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cuturally biased + criteria is difficult to achieve, most people would be seen as abnormal.