Psychopathology

Question 1

What are the four different definitions of abnormality?

Answer 1

1) Deviation from social norms
2) Statistical infrequency
3) Failure to function adequately
4) Deviation from ideal mental health

Question 2

How is behaviour considered abnormal using statstical infrequency.

Answer 2

statistically rare characteristics and behaviours not exhibited by many people. the more the figure deviates from average, the more rare and stastically infrequent.

Question 3

What is an example of a stastically infrequent behaviour?

Answer 3

measuring intelligence. majority of the populations IQ would be clustered around average, 85 - 100. normal distribution.
those who score below 70% are unusual or abnormal. - able to be diagnosed with IDD ( intellectual disability disorder )

Question 4

How is a behaviour considered deviation from social norms?

Answer 4

when a person’s behaviour does not fit the rules of expected behaviour. Norms regulate the expectations of how people behave. - varies between cultures and generations ( dynamic )
Eg. homosexuality

Question 5

What is an example of deviation from social norms?

Answer 5

Antisocial personality disorder - according to DSM - 5 one key symptom is absence of prosocial internal behaviour. - psychotic behaviour would be considered abnormal in many cultures

Question 6

What is the definition of failure to function adequately?

Answer 6

inability able to cope with demands in everyday life.

Question 7

What are some features that appear in abnormal behaviour when someone is unable to function adequately?

Answer 7

1) Loss of control
2) Irrationality
3) Personal distress

Question 8

What is an examples of an individual not being able to function adequately?

Answer 8

IDD

Question 9

What is the definition of deviation from ideal mental health?

Answer 9

if someone deviates from what is considered healthy and from ideal mental health based on Johada’s 6 features of ideal mental health.

Question 10

The 6 features of Johada’s ideal mental health criteria:

Answer 10

1) no symptoms or distress
2) rational and good self perception
3) ability to self - actualise ( strive to reach for potential )
4) cope with stress
5) independent of. other people
6) successfully work, love and enjoy leisure

Question 11

What is a strength of using statical infrequency as a measurement of abnormality

Answer 11

+ real world application and usefulness
-used in clinical practice as part of formal diagnosis and way to assess severity
-a diagnosis