evaluation of definition of abnormality pt2

Question 1

what is a strength of definitions of abnormality?
(referrign to the self..)

Answer 1

recognisisation of the need of professional help

Question 2

why is recognaisation of the need of professioanl help a strenghth?

Answer 2

many individuals only recgognise the need for professional help when they expereince more ‘severe’ symptoms of poor mental health

the definition allows for individuals to recognise when they need help before it could potentially get to more life threating symptoms of mental health

Question 3

what is a limitation of the definition of abnormality?
(referring to behaviours…)

Answer 3

normal to show some of these behaviours

Question 4

why is it being normal to show some of the behaviours a limitation of the devinition of abnormality?

Answer 4

due to differnt and cahnging life cirmumstances differnt ways of coping and emotional stress varies

for exampleemotional distress is very normal in certain situations

limitation: could end up wronglly labvelling an individual as mentally ill