Psychopathology - 16 Marker

Question 1

Definitions of abnormality

Answer 1

AO1
Statistical infrequency - normal distribution
Deviation from ideal mental health - Jahoda
Deviation from social norms
Failure to function adequately - Rosenhan and seligman
AO3
Statsitical infrequency - abnormal traits could be deemed as desirable, objective and measurable way to define abnormality relies on statistics.
Deviation from ideal mental health - encourages personal growth and self improvement by offering a holistic approach focusing on what is needed for mental health, the criteria is unrealistic and a few people could meet the standards.
Deviation from social norms - social norms vary across cultures and time periods making this definition subjective leading to cultural bias, considers the impact of behaviour on others helping to maintain social order.
Failure to function adequately - it can be subjective and varying amongst cultures leading to miss enterpretation.