Psychopathology Flashcards
What is deviation from social norms?
Concerns behaviour which is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community or society
What is statistical infrequency?
Occurs when an individual has a less common characteristic
What is the failure to function adequately?
Occurs when someone is unable to cope with ordinary demands of day to day living
What is deviation from ideal mental health?
Occurs when someone does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health
What is psychopathology?
The scientific study of psychological disorders
What are social norms?
Rules that a society has about what are acceptable behaviours, values and beliefs
People who deviate from such norms are often regarded as ________
Abnormal
What percentage of the population exist within one standard deviation from one mean?
68%
What percentage of the population exist with two standard deviation from the mean?
95%
The other 5% are considered _______, due to statistical infrequency of their trait.
Abnormal
What is normal distribution?
It describes the general distribution of the population for certain traits
People with psychological disorders often experience what?
Considerable suffering and everyday acfivities
Failing to function adequately, what also does it suggest?
A person is classed as abnormal if behaviour causes distress to themselves or others
Jahodas criteria for ideal mental health - what is self attitudes?
Having high self-esteem and a strong sense of identity, high-self respect and a positive self-concept
Jahodas criteria for ideal mental health - what is personal growth and self-actualization?
The extent to which an individual develops their full capabilities
