Psychopathology

Question 1

What are the 4 definitions of abnormality

Answer 1

Deviation form social norms
Statistical infrequency
Deviation from ideal mental health
Failure to function adequately

Question 2

What is the deviation from social norms explanation

Answer 2

Behaviours that is seen as a deviation from social norms is considered abnormal

Question 3

What is a norm

Answer 3

Standards of acceptable behaviour set by and carried out by a social group

Question 4

What does abnormal behaviour refer to

Answer 4

Deviant behaviour, antisocial behaviour, or undesirable behaviour

Question 5

What is the statistical infrequency definition

Answer 5

Behaviour that is statistically rare is considered abnormal

Question 6

According to the statistical infrequency definition what is rare

Answer 6

Standard deviation

Question 7

What is the deviation from ideal mental health definition

Answer 7

Abnormality can be diagnosed the same as physical ill health with a criteria

Question 8

What are the six criteria for deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 8

Self attitude
Personal growth
Integration
Autonomy
Accurate perception of reality
Master of environment

Question 9

What is the failure to function adequately definition

Answer 9

Abnormal behaviour is judged in terms of being able to function adequately

Question 10

What are the seven major features of failure to function adequately?

Answer 10

Suffering
Maladaptive
Unconventionality
Loss of control
Irrational
Observe a discomfort
Violation of moral standards