Psychopathology

Question 1

define psychopathology

Answer 1

the scientific study of mental health conditions and disorders

Question 2

what does psychopathology examine?

Answer 2

the behaviours, symptoms, causes, development and treatments for mental disorders

Question 3

what is the DSM-V?

Answer 3

the standard classification of Mental Health disorders

Question 4

what does the DSM-V include?

Answer 4

it is a list of mental disorders which included information about clinical characteristics that should be present in order for a diagnosis to be given

Question 5

what are the 4 ways that psychologists can define abrnomality?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what does the explanation for abnormality: ‘deviation from social norms’ say?

Answer 6

this explanation suggests that any behaviour which goes against a social norm is considered to be abnormal

Question 7

define social norm

Answer 7

a behaviour that is considered socially acceptable

Question 8

what is an example of deviation from social norms?

Answer 8

standing very close to someone during a conversation

Question 9

what does the explanation for abnormality: ‘deviation from statistical norms’ say?

Answer 9

This explanation says the behaviour which is not common, is considered to be abnormal. The explanation defines abnormality in a mathematical manner.

Question 10

how many deviations away from the average is considered abnormal?

Answer 10

people that fall 2 or more standard deviations away from the average behaviour are considered abnormal

Question 11

what is an example of deviation from statistical norms?

Answer 11

people with an IQ of under 70 or above 130 are abnormal

Question 12

what does the explanation for abnormality: ‘failure to function adequately’ say?

Answer 12

this explanation says that people are considered to be abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life

Question 13

what is an example of failure to function adequately?

Answer 13

being unable to shower

Question 14

what does the explanation for abnormality: ‘deviation from ideal mental health’ say?

Answer 14

This explanation suggests that there are certain things needed for good mental health. Therefore, if individuals do not meet the criteria for good mental health, they are considered to be abnormal.

Question 15

what are the categories for a good mental health?

Answer 15

-self attitudes
-personal growth
-integration
-autonomy
-having an accurate perception of reality
-mastery of the environment

Question 16

what does it mean by self attitudes in terms of a good mental health?

Answer 16

having a high self esteem

Question 17

what does it mean by personal growth in terms of a good mental health?

Answer 17

the extent to which an individual develops their full capabilities

Question 18

what does it mean by integration in terms of a good mental health?

Answer 18

being able to cope with stressful situations

Question 19

what does it mean by autonomy in terms of a good mental health?

Answer 19

being independent

Question 20

what does it mean by mastery of the environment in terms of a good mental health?

Answer 20

ability to love, function at work, form interpersonal relationships etc.