psychopathology Flashcards
define psychopathology
scientific study of psychological disorders
define statistical infrequency
defines normal behaviour in typical values eg mean, mode, median. numbers based definition
define deviation from social norms
socially based definition. expected behaviour in society, deviation of this behaviour. considered as undesirable
define cultural relativism
cultural context of a behaviour must always be taken into consideration
define failure to function adequately
individual is unable to cope with everyday activities
what are the 4 main ways of defining abnormality.
statistical infrequency
deviation from social norms
failure to function adequately
deviation from ideal mental health
evaluative point social norms. time
norms change over time, danger in creating definitions based on social norms of the time
evaluative point social norms. effects of behaviour
considers effects of behaviour and the societal need to get along to function effectively.
state the 6 areas on the WHODAS scale
understanding communication life activities getting along with others getting around participation in society
what does the WHODAS scale measure?
a measure of adequate functioning
evaluative point failure to function adequately. judgement
subjective judgement, who decides whether or not functioning is adequate. limitation because judgement may depend on who is making the decision
evaluative point failure to function adequately. cultural relativism
what is dysfunctional for one culture may not be considered dysfunctional in another. ethnocentric
define deviation from mental health
positivist definition, looks at characteristics the individual needs to have present for maintaining optimal mental health
what are the 6 categories Marie Jahoda presented relating to ideal mental health
