Defintions of abnormality

Question 1

define a social norm

Answer 1

unwritten rule about what is acceptable within a particular society

Question 2

essay plan for social deviations from social norms as a definition of abnormality

Answer 2

ao1 - social norms unwritten rules
ao3 (-) social norms aren’t fixed, homosexuality deemed mental illness in Uk until 1973
ao3 (-) vary depending on culture - cultural relvatism - ethnocentrism misdiagnosis

Question 3

outline failure to function adequately (ao1)

Answer 3

• failure to cope with everyday demands of life and live independently within society
• causes personal distress and suffering to others and themselves
• give example

Question 4

one pro and one strength of FFA as definition of abnormality (ao3s)

Answer 4

ao3 (+) subjective personal expiernces of patient
ao3 (-) individual differences - ocd excessive rituals , one person makes time, diagnosed differently , lacks validity

Question 5

ao1 for statistical infrequency

Answer 5

• behaviour that is drastically uncommon, not seen often
• e.g - average iq is 100, 65% of ppl in region have iq between 85-115, 5% below 70 or above 130 - abnormal
• 2.5% each

Question 6

pros and cons of SI as definition

Answer 6

pro - quantitative
con - misdiagnosis depression experienced 10% at least once - deemed normal
con - labelling creates depression

Question 7

ao3s for deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 7

ao3 (-) clear set goals one could follow to improve mental health ppa

ao3 (-) unclear how many needed to deviate from

Question 8

what are the 6 categories proposed by Marie jahoda for what is needed for ideal mental health

Answer 8

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• positive self-attitude
• behaving independently (autonomous)
• accurate perception of reality
• self-actualisation
• resistance from stress
• environmental mastery