psychopathology Flashcards
What are the 4 definitions of abnormality?
Statistical infrequency
Deviation from social norms
Failure to function adequately
Deviation from ideal mental health
What does Statistical infrequency say is abnormal ?
Statistically rare behaviours
What does deviation from social normal say is abnormal?
When a behaviour deviates from the norms of society
What are two types of rules in society ?
Implicit and explicit
What does Failure to function adequately say is abnormal?
When their behaviour causes distress that leads to an failure to cope with the demands of life
What are the 5 signs someone is failing to cope ?
Unpredictability Maladaptive behaviours Personal distress Irrationality Observer discomfort
Define unpredictability in terms of Failure to function adequately
impulsive and uncontrollable behaviours
Define maladaptive behaviours in terms of Failure to function adequately
going against accepted standard
Define personal distress in terms of Failure to function adequately
excessive emotional distress
Define irrationality in terms of Failure to function adequately
unreasonable thinking and behaviour
Define observer discomfort in terms of Failure to function adequately
causing others to feel uncomfortable
Define deviation from ideal mental health
6 characteristics of normal mental were identified by Jahoda and absences of the characteristics indicates abnormality
What are 3 of the 6 characteristics that indicate good mental health?
self-actualisation
autonomy
positive self- attitudes
state 2 behavioural characteristics of phobia’s
panic
avoidance
state 2 behavioural characteristics of depression
aggression
social withdrawal
