Psychopathology Flashcards
state the 4 definitions of abnormality
- statistical infrequency
- failure to function adequately
- deviation from social norms
- deviation from ideal mental health
what is statistical infrequency ?
when an individual has a less common characteristic
what is deviation from social norms ?
behaviour that is different from the standards of behaviour that are usually seen inn society
specific to culture
what is failure to function adequately?
when someone is unable to cope with ordinary demands of everyday living
Rosen and Seligman - signs that can be used to determine who is not coping
- cant maintain basic nutrition / hygiene
- extreme distress
- irrational and dangerous behaviours
what is deviation from ideal mental health?
when someone does not meet the criteria for good mental health symptoms of good mental health - jehoda - rational thoughts - able to cope with stress - realistic view of world
emotional characteristics of depression
- low self esteem
- low mood
- anger
behavioural characteristics of depression
- reduced activity
- reduced energy
- tiredness
- abnormal and irregular sleeping / eating behaviours
cognitive characteristics of depression
- dwelling on negative
- absolutist thinking
- poor concentration
behavioural characteristics of phobia
- panic
- avoidance
- endurance
cognitive characteristics of phobias
- irrational beliefs
- emotional response is unreasonable
Emotikn characteristics of phobias
- fear
- anxiety
OCD behavioural characteristics
- compulsions
- avoidance
Emotional characteristics of OCD
- Distress
- disgust
- depression
Cognitive characteristics of OCD
- obsessive thoughts
- cognitive dealing strategies
What does Ellis ABC model for depression stand for
A- activating event
B- beliefs
C- consequences