Definitions of abnormality (FTFA, DFIMH)

Question 1

FTFA AO3

Answer 1

Someone needs to decide if this is the case
Some recognise their behaviour as undesirable
others are content
Depends who is making the call: either abnormal/normal

Some behaviours functional
e.g depression = more attention = more help

Culture-relativism
Based on western views
Not appropriate top define abnormality beyond specific culture

Question 2

DFIMH AO3

Answer 2

Unrealistic
Very few people meet
“self-actualization” unlikely

Culture bias
Based on western values + goals “self-actualization”
However more collectivist culture focus on goal of community

Offers alternative view
focus on positive not negative
what you have achieved no what you haven’t
creates more positive mindset

Question 3

DFIMH AO1

Answer 3

Ignore issues of what makes someone “abnormal” but what makes you “normal”
Jahoda: Good mental health we meet following criteria
NO symptoms of distress
Self-actualise
Realistic view of world
Successfully work, love, enjoy our leisure