Definitions of abnormality part two

Question 1

What is deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 1

a definition of abnormality that states that abnormal behaviour should be defined by the absence of (ideal) particular characteristics, for example happiness.

Question 2

What is failure to function adequately?

Answer 2

• a definition of abnormality where a person is considered as abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life, or experience personal distress.
  For example, being content living in unwashed clothes.

Question 3

What six things did Marie Johda believe would make an individual happy?

Answer 3

• self attitudes (high self esteem)
• personal growth and self - actualisation (extent to which an individual develops their full capabilities)
• integration (being able to cope with stressful situations)
• autonomy (being independent/self-regulating)
• having an accurate perception of reality
• mastery of the environment (ability to love,function at work, interpersonal relationships and adjusting to new situations)

Question 4

Give an example of failure to function

Answer 4

• DSM has created an assessment ability to function called WHODAS
• considers 6 areas, for example :understanding/communication, self care/getting on with other people
• individuals rate each item on a scale of 1-5 and are given an overall score 180