abnormality

Question 1

what is deviation from ideal mental health?

Answer 1

occurs when someone does not meet all the criteria for having good mental health.

Question 2

what does good mental health look like? (marie jahoda)

Answer 2

-ability to cope with stress
-have good self esteem
-experience personal growth
-are independant

Question 3

evaluation for:deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 3

+ it is a positive approach, allows individuals to create their own destiny.
-can’t meet all criteria of jahoda
-not applicable to all cultures.

Question 4

what is deviation from social norms?

Answer 4

behaviour that is different from the accepted standard of behaviour in a society or community.

Question 5

evaluation for: deviation from social norms?

Answer 5

+ it considers whether the behaviour is desirable or undesirable, takes into account the impacts it has on a society.
-culture bound
-who decides the norms?questions the validity of this explenation.

Question 6

what is failure to function adequately?

Answer 6

when someone is unable to complete day to day tasks.

Question 7

evaluation for failure to function adequately?

Answer 7

-it fails to take into account individual differences, so it is subjective.
-it cannot explain cultural differences.
-abnormality doesn’t always mean dysfunction.
+recognises personal experiences and allows mental health issues to be treated.

Question 8

what is statistical infrequency?

Answer 8

characteristics that are statistically rare/ uncommon are abnormal.

Question 9

evaluation for distribution and statistical infrequency?

Answer 9

-unusual characteristics can be positive, like high IQ.
-some mental health issues ar enot statstically uncommon, e.g deppresion.