1) Defitions Of Abnormality

Question 1

What is statistical infrequency

Answer 1

Statistics involves analysing numbers , any behaviour that is different is considered ‘abnormal’

Question 2

What are deviations from social norms

Answer 2

Where a person behaves in a way that is different from how they are expected to behave

Question 3

What is a strength and a limitation of statistical infrequency

Answer 3

+ real world application, useful in diagnosis and assessing a range of conditions such as depression (5% score 30+)
- unusual characteristics can be positive, statistically infrequent doesn’t mean abnormal - part of defining abnormality not a sole basis

Question 4

Strength and weakness of deviation social norms

Answer 4

+ real world application, antisocial personality, failure to conform to ethical standards - psychiatric diagnosis
- cultural variations

Question 5

What is failure to function adequately

Answer 5

Inability to cope with everyday living, Rosenhan proposed signs of failure to cope

Question 6

What are deviations from ideal mental health

Answer 6

Jahoda listed 8. Criteria for ideal mental health
- self actualising
- coping with stress
-realistic view of the world

Question 7

What is a strength and benefit of Failure to function adequately

Answer 7

+ threshold for professional help
- can lead to discrimination

Question 8

Strength and weakness of deviation from idea mental health

Answer 8

+ comprehensive
- culture bound

Question 9

What are the four definitions of abnormality

Answer 9

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