definitions of abnormality

Question 1

define psychopathology

Answer 1

field of study that deals with mental, emotional, behavioural problems

Question 2

what is the research in the field of psychopathology investigate

Answer 2

the classification, diagnosis, prevention, treatment of psychological abnormalities

Question 3

define abnormality

Answer 3

deviating from the average (norm)

Question 4

name the 4 definitions of abnormality

Answer 4

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

Question 5

define statistical infrequency

Answer 5

when an individual has a less common characteristic

( e.g: more depressed or less intelligent than most of the population)

Question 6

what is the name of the disorder when people have an IQ of below 70

Answer 6

intellectual disability disorder

Question 7

what behaviours are produced by someone with antisocial behaviour disorder

Answer 7

• impulsive
• aggressive
• irresponsible

Question 8

define deviation of social norms

Answer 8

behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community

BUT NORMS ARE SPECIFIC TO THE CULTURE WE ARE IN

Question 9

list 3 norms that can be specific to the culture you live in

Answer 9

• homosexuality
• behaviour of women
• nudity on beaches

Question 10

define failure to function adequately

Answer 10

occurs when someone is unable to cope with the ordinary demands of day to day living

Question 11

who proposed the signs for failure to function adequately

Answer 11

Rosenhan and Seligman
(1989)

Question 12

what are the 3 signs to help you recognise when someone is failing to function adequately

Answer 12

• personal no longer conforms to standard interpersonal rules
  (e.g: maintaining eye contact, respecting personal space)
• when a person experiences severe personal distress
• when a person’s behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous to themselves or others

Question 13

name 3 characteristics someone who is failing to function adequately might posses

Answer 13

• maladaptiveness
• vividness + unconventionality
• unpredictable + los of control
• irrationality/ incomprehensibility
• causes observer discomfort
• violates moral/social standards

Question 13

define deviation from good mental health

Answer 13

occurs when someone does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health

Question 14

who proposed the signs to recognise when someone is not deviating from ideal mental health

Answer 14

Jahoda (1958)Z

Question 15

what are the 8 criteria that show when someone has good mental health

Answer 15

• we have no symptoms or distress
• we are rational and can perceive ourselves accurately
• we can self actualise
• we can cope with stress
• we have a realistic view of the world
• we have good self-esteem and lack guilt
• we are independent of other people
• we can successfully work, love and enjoy our leisure