definitions of abnormality

Question 1

what is statistical deviancy?

Answer 1

behaviour is abnormal if it is statistically rare or uncommon compared to the population- more than 2 standard deviations from the mean

Question 2

what is deviation from social norms?

Answer 2

behaviour is abnormal if it strays away from social rules and norms across cultures- judged by the dominant culture

Question 3

what is failure to function adequately?

Answer 3

individual is abnormal if they cannot cope with demands of daily lives, including socialisation- Rosenhan + Seligman’s 7 major traits

Question 4

what is deviation from ideal mental health?

Answer 4

judges mental health in the same way as physical- person is abnormal if they don’t meet Jahoda’s 6 criteria for good mental health

Question 5

what are jahoda’s 6 categories?

Answer 5

1) positive attitude towards self
2) resistance to stress
3) self actualisation
4) autonomy
5) accurate perception of reality
6) can adapt to new situations