Evaluation points Flashcards
1
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DFSN strengths
A
- separates desirable and undesirable characteristics, helps keep societies in order
2
Q
DFSN limitations
A
- difficulty in deciding what’s abnormal
- cultural relativism
- susceptible to abuse
3
Q
SI strengths
A
- objective measure
4
Q
SI limitations
A
- cultural relativism
- subjective cut off point
- doesn’t differentiate between rare and undesirable characteristic
5
Q
DFIMH strengths
A
- positive definition
6
Q
DFIMH limitations
A
- not realistic
- cannot treat mental health the same as physical health
7
Q
FFA limitations
A
- doesnt apply to all dysfunctional behaviours
- subjective definition
- cultural relativism
