Psychopathology

Question 1

What are the 4 definitions of abnormality ?

Answer 1

-statistical infrequency
-deviation form social norms
-deviation from ideal mental health
-failure to function

Question 2

What is the statistical infrequency definition of abnormality ?

Answer 2

This is where a behaviour is uncommon, it is found in either the top or bottom 2% of the normal distribution

Question 3

What is a real life application of the statistical infrequency definition of abnormality ?

Answer 3

Intellectual disability disorder, when a person the p scores less than 75 in an IQ etst they are seen to have significant limitation in their intellectual functioning

Question 4

Why is it a positive that statistical infrequency is objective ?

Answer 4

The definition is not subjective for whether someone is abnormal or not, it reduces the influence of bias and labelling

Question 5

Why is it a positive that statistical infrequence can be used to predict development in children ?

Answer 5

This allows abnormal behaviour to be found and treated appropriately, there are many practical applications

Question 6

Why is it a positive that statistical infrequency uses previously established tests ?

Answer 6

This means that there is a standardised procedure which increases the validity and scientific credability

Question 7

Why is it a disadvantage that statistical infrequency doesn’t take cultural differences into account ?

Answer 7

This means that cultural differences about social norms are ignored, this means that complex social behaviours are being over-simplified