Psychopathology: definitions of abnormality Flashcards
Explain this definition of abnormality (deviation from social norms).
Behaviour along with thoughts and feelings that go against the unspoken rules of a society are seen to be abnormal.
Explain this definition of abnormality (failure to function adequately).
The inability to cope with the demands of everyday life is seen to be abnormal. - rosenham and seligman developed a criteria to help with identification.
Explain this definition of abnormality (deviation from ideal mental health).
A persons psychological well-being can be defined by Jahodas criteria. The less criteria you meet the more you are seen to be abnormal.
Explain this definition of abnormality (statistical infrequency).
Behaviour along with thoughts and feelings that is numerically uncommon or rare is seen to be abnormal.
What is a positive to the definition (deviation from social norms).
It accepts cultural variation -not all behaviour is abnormal everywhere.
What is a positive to the definition (failure to function adequately).
It considers the patients perspective.
What is a negative to the definition (deviation from social norms).
It is not culturally relative.
What is a negative to the definition (failure to function adequately).
It is a subjective judgement.
What is a positive to the definition (deviation from ideal mental health).
Covers a broad range of criteria.
What is a negative to the definition (deviation from ideal mental health).
The criteria has unrealistically high expectations.
What is a positive to the definition (statistical infrequency).
Intellectual disability disorders all use assessments using measurements to see how abnormal something is.
What is a negative to the definition (statistical infrequency).
Unusual characteristics can be positive eg: high iq.
